An early analysis of spending during fiscal year 2024 showed that about one-third of state spending is supported by federal funding.
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How bills fared in the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation.
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General Assembly passes budget amendments on the last day of session
The budget amendment bill will now head to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk. The governor has line-item veto authority and 30 days to take action on the budget and the litany of bills heading to his desk.
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General Assembly budget proposes millions for technology and life sciences in Southwest Virginia
Funding would help pay for data center development in Pulaski County and a medical school expansion and advanced laboratory space in Roanoke.
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Senators raise concerns about federal Creeper Trail funding
Meanwhile, some of the U.S. Forest Service employees who had been working to repair trails and campgrounds damaged by Hurricane Helene have been fired.
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Budget deal doubles funding for Helene relief
One-time bonuses in; skill games out. Other proposals maintained include a one-time rebate for all tax-paying Virginians. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s effort to do away with the much-maligned car tax was not resurrected, however.
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Del. Marshall, ‘voice for Southside Virginia’ in House for almost quarter-century, decides not to seek re-election
Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville, has been active with the Tobacco Commission and other economic development projects in the region.
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Youngkin acknowledges anxiety felt by federal workers as cuts continue
During the 2024 campaign, Gov. Glenn Youngkin had endorsed President Donald Trump’s plan to cut the federal workforce.
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Governor, lawmakers battle on hardwood, raise thousands for cancer research
The annual basketball game raises money for cancer research.
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An amended license plate recognition bill is headed to the Senate floor after twists and turns
Del. Charniele Herring’s bill that would put up “guardrails” regarding ALPRs, or license plate recognition technology, was killed, brought back, and then amended before it passed the Senate Finance Committee on Monday evening.