US EditionGovernor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington
- Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin plans to add $300 million to Virginia's rainy-day fund due to economic uncertainty linked to changes in Washington.
- Youngkin made over 200 amendments to the budget bill, including taxpayer rebates and support for education funding.
- Democratic House Speaker Don Scott criticized Youngkin for not adequately supporting residents, particularly concerning their needs amid economic disruptions.
- Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene on April 2 to vote on Youngkin's proposed budget changes, which require bipartisan support to override any vetoes.
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Youngkin pitches boosting Virginia reserve funds with new amendment - Washington Examiner
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) offered his amendments for Virginia’s state budget, including key provisions to safeguard the Old Dominion from significant changes coming to the federal government. As President Donald Trump and his administration adjust the federal workforce and bureaucracy, Virginia, which holds a large population of federal workers, has been one of the most affected states as executive agency jobs are slashed. As part of the amendm…
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Governor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 million.
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressYoungkin revives sanctuary city ban, gaming commission, school vouchers in budget amendments
RICHMOND — At an event in the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that he prepared 205 budget line amendments and eight item vetoes to the General Assembly’s proposed budget amendments. Youngkin stressed that despite potential cuts at the federal level, Virginia’s economy remains strong. The budget plan keeps in place $1.1 billion in tax relief through one-time tax rebates and an increase in standard deductio…
Youngkin wants 200+ changes to budget passed by Democratic-controlled General Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Just hours before his deadline, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has announced more than 200 proposed amendments to the budget bill passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly in February. “This budget, I believe, can be a huge win for Virginians and that’s why I look forward to working with our General Assembly and bringing it all together,” Youngkin said. Included in the changes is language previously rejected by lawma…
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