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Virginia brings in more revenue than expected, but Spanberger urges caution
3+ week, 3+ day ago (236+ words) Va. (WSET) — Virginia ended the last fiscal year in a stronger financial position than expected, bringing in significantly more revenue than state officials had projected. But Gov. Abigail Spanberger is warning lawmakers not to get too comfortable. Spanberger made the…...
Virginia residents move closer to $35 power-bill rebates from a $650 million carbon fund
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (528+ words) A budget measure under consideration in Virginia could eventually lower electricity costs for some residents. If it takes effect, certain utility customers would get about $35 a year from the state's expanding carbon-credit revenue. The U.S. Sun reported that Virginia lawmakers approved…...
Budget carries major Virginia policy changes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia lawmakers approved Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s 14 budget amendments Monday, completing work on the state’s two-year spending plan ahead of the Wednesday's start of the new fiscal year. The Senate and the House of Delegates adopted all 14 amendments…...
Virginia budget deal could come Wednesday as shutdown deadline looms
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (374+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia political leaders say a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown could be reached Wednesday, 13 days before the June 30 deadline. The House of Delegates canceled a special session scheduled for Thursday because there is no deal yet…...
Richmond budget talks ramp up ahead of June 30 deadline as House cancels session
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — With Virginia’s June 30 budget deadline fast approaching, state lawmakers remain at an impasse that could trigger a potential government shutdown and leave localities facing the consequences. The House of Delegates was set to return to Richmond Thursday…...
Virginia nears legal retail cannabis market, with sales proposed to start in 2027
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (490+ words) Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger is asking lawmakers to delay the launch of a regulated retail cannabis market until July 2027, pushing back the original January start date approved by the legislature. (Credits: Office of the Governor of Virginia, AP/Kim Chandler,…...
Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond this month for another attempt to reach a budget deal, with just days until the start of the new fiscal year and no agreement yet on the state’s next two-year…...
Governor issues executive order to “protect Virginia residents from... aggressive federal immigration enforcement”
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed an executive order and legislation she says will “strengthen public safety, reaffirm federal law enforcement accountability, and provide guidance to Virginians holding public positions — including as poll workers, courthouse…...
VA Gov. Spanberger Vetoes Bill Allowing Public Employees to Collectively Bargain
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (915+ words) Spanberger had previously expressed support for the bills. One union leader called the veto “an absolute betrayal.” Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining legislation Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state’s largest unions and labor advocate groups. The…...
Mayor Avula sends letter to Gov. Spanberger raising concerns about Virginia collective bargaining bill
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula sent a letter to the Spanberger Administration outlining his concerns with two statewide collective bargaining bills in the Virginia General Assembly, as the Richmond Times-Dispatch was first to report. The bills would repeal a…...