City manager proposes $1.27 billion FY2027 budget, including $3M boost for schools and $18 minimum wage City Manager Alan presented a $1.267 billion FY2027 recommended operating budget that keeps the real estate tax rate flat at $1.18 per $100 of assessed value, adds $3 million to school operations, proposes a $1 million residential façade grant and a one-time 25% Waterworks rate increase, and raises the city minimum wage to $18 an hour.

Newport News is gearing up for a transformative FY2027 budget with $3 million for schools and a proposed $18 minimum wage, all while keeping real estate taxes steady!

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House agrees en bloc to most committee amendments on HB30 budget; 30 amendment items objected to The Virginia House of Delegates agreed en bloc to the remaining committee amendments to House Bill 30, the two‑year appropriations measure, by recorded vote 89–9 after the clerk reported 421 committee amendments and objections raised to 30 specific amendment items; objections were listed by page and item number for later consideration.

The Virginia House has taken a significant step by agreeing en bloc to most amendments of the crucial HB30 budget, all without introducing new taxes for its 8.4 million residents!

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Virginia House passes budget (House Bill 30) after heated debate over taxes, RGGI and paid family leave After floor fights over energy fees, a possible litigation unit and paid family leave, the Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 30 by a recorded vote of 83 to 14. The session also resolved multiple floor amendments and several third‑reading bills.

The Virginia House just passed House Bill 30, igniting fierce debates over spending, energy costs, and paid family leave—what does this mean for taxpayers?

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House agrees to Senate amendments on HB 29; bill includes language on rejoining regional greenhouse gas initiative The Virginia House of Delegates voted 59–35 to agree to senate amendments to House Bill 29, the biennial appropriations and tax-conformity package; sponsors said the amendments add a substantive provision about resuming participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

The Virginia House of Delegates has just voted to adopt key amendments to House Bill 29, including a significant step towards rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative!

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Senate passes amended two-year budget after heated RGGI and redistricting debate The Virginia Senate passed House Bill 29, a two-year appropriations bill, on Feb. 19, 2026, adopting multiple committee amendments after debate over rejoining RGGI and technical redistricting changes. The final recorded vote was Ayes 21, Noes 18.

The Virginia Senate has passed a controversial budget that reignites debates over energy costs and redistricting, leaving many to wonder what the future holds.

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Senate subcommittee reviews general‑government portions of 2026 biennial budget and caboose bill Staff briefed a Senate subcommittee in Richmond on SB 30 (biennial budget) and SB 29 (caboose bill), outlining a proposed $124.7 million one‑time bonus for state employees, health‑plan cost increases, VRS/OPEB savings, and language allowing use of up to $1.1 billion of surplus to supplant bond financing.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee just unveiled a $124.7 million one-time bonus for state employees as part of the proposed 2026 budget—what does this mean for you?

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Senate committee chair sets five-week budget timetable, stresses limited tax credits and Medicaid review The committee chair opened the first committee meeting of the 2026 session, set a roughly five-week target to report the budget, urged restraint on new tax credits, and said the HHR subcommittee will review a Medicaid forecast that requires over $3.2 billion in additional funding over three years.

The Senate committee chair has kicked off the 2026 session with a bold five-week budget timeline, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive Medicaid review amidst rising costs.

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Budget presentation: ADM dip, projected shortfall and potential 2% bonus under state proposal Finance staff told the board the governor’s proposed budget shows a drop in average daily membership that reduces Standards of Quality funding by about $974,000; the proposal also includes a one‑time 2% bonus for staff (state covers two‑thirds) and changes in lottery and VPI funding.

Virginia's proposed budget reveals a $974,000 drop in funding due to declining student numbers, but there's hope with a potential 2% bonus for staff!

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City Council Discusses Budget Priorities and Underfunding Issues Ahead of New Budget Cycle Council members address funding inequities and propose improved budget engagement strategies.

Richmond City Council members are confronting the urgent challenges of budgetary inequities and the dire need for transparency as they strive to create a fairer future for all residents.

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Council Members Highlight Budget Transparency Issues and Call for Legislative Revisions Council voices concerns about budget process and need for clearer housing funding strategies.

Richmond City Council members are sounding the alarm over budget transparency and the urgent need for legislative accountability in affordable housing funding.

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Governor vetoes $850M budget cuts impacting Medicaid funding and unappropriated balance Governor's vetoes reduce budget surplus to $883 million after 3 unconstitutional cuts.

Virginia's budget just took a hit with the governor's veto of $850 million, raising questions about the future of Medicaid funding and state resources.

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