The key to a Virginia budget deal is state tax collection trend
Tax collections so far are up dramatically, which could open a path to a budget compromise in a May special session that does not include a tax increase
DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
From top left: Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria; Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth; Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton; and a legislative aide watch Gov. Glenn Youngkin speak about the budget outside the state Capitol on March 7. Lucas is head of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
With a potential budget deal at stake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly budget leaders will keep a close eye on taxes Virginians pay and refunds they claim as state income taxes come due by May 1.
From left to right, Democratic state Sens. Adam Ebbin of Alexandria, Louise Lucas of Portsmouth and Mamie Locke of Hampton and a legislative aide watch Gov. Glenn Youngkin speak about the budget outside the Virginia Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
From left to right, Democratic state Sens. Adam Ebbin of Alexandria, Louise Lucas of Portsmouth and Mamie Locke of Hampton and a legislative aide watch Gov. Glenn Youngkin speak about the budget outside the Virginia Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
From top left: Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria; Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth; Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton; and a legislative aide watch Gov. Glenn Youngkin speak about the budget outside the state Capitol on March 7. Lucas is head of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
