Posts Tagged State Budget
Lawmakers Going Behind Closed Doors to Come Together on State Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 5, 2021
Many lawmakers were hoping for a lightning fast special session this week. But, now members of the House and Senate are haggling over the details. Michael Pope reports.
House OK’s State Budget, But Virginia Senate Adds a Few Amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 4, 2021
The House of Delegates is moving forward with a massive spending plan to appropriate billions of dollars of stimulus cash. Michael Pope has details.
Members of the Virginia Senate say the stimulus spending plan the governor sent them isn’t good enough, and they’re suggesting a change that would help sheriff’s deputies. Reporter Michael Pope has more on their proposed amendments.
Federal Aid and Unexpected Revenues Could Fund ‘Historic Investments’
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 18, 2021
Lawmakers are eyeing major investments in infrastructure and programming, as the federal government appropriated billions in relief money and state revenues came in higher than expected. Jahd Khalil reports.
State Lawmakers Working to Come Together on Virginia’s Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2021
Lawmakers in Richmond are trying to balance the books during a pandemic and an economic crisis. Michael Pope reports.
State Lawmakers Working to Balance the Budget… Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2020
Lawmakers are trying to budget the state out of the red ink created by slumping revenues tied to the economic crisis. Michael Pope reports.
COVID-19 Prompts Cuts to Education in Revised Northam Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 19, 2020
Governor Northam’s revised budget bill proposes cuts for education and a boost to Medicaid spending. But, the loss for schools isn’t necessarily a gain for healthcare. Cat Modlin-Jackson reports.
Here’s the full report from the Commonwealth Institute.
State Lawmakers Must Balance Budget Amidst COVID: What Does that Mean for Legislative Priorities?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2020
Credit: NPR
As lawmakers prepare to go back to Richmond and put together a revised budget, they’ll be confronting a number of difficult decisions. Michael Pope has this report about one of those decisions involving maternal mortality.
“And We’re Not Paying Them for That” Educators Flock to Richmond Requesting More Funding, Better Pay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2020
Educators from across Virginia join hands in massive “Red4Ed” rally in Capitol Square, calling on lawmakers to fully fund request from the Virginia Board of Education. They say educators are overworked and short staffed. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Educators from across Virginia are in Richmond today, pressing lawmakers to fully fund education this year. Michael Pope reports from Capitol Square.
With One Week to Go, There’s No Budget Deal to Be Found at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 2, 2018
Credit: MBandman / Creative Commons
Lawmakers are about to wrap up the General Assembly session and head home next week. But, they may end up leaving town without approving a budget. Michael Pope has details.
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From NPR News- African Researchers Say They Face Bias In The World Of Science. Here's One Solution September 28, 2021The new journal Scientific African was launched to provide a prejudice-free platform for research from African scientists. And it's already winning awards.
- Pfizer Submits Favorable Initial Data To The FDA On Kids' COVID-19 Vaccine Trial September 28, 2021Pfizer and BioNTech say they plan to submit a formal request for emergency use authorization of their vaccine in young children "in the coming weeks."
- Syrians Have Stared Down Threats To Testify Against Assad's Regime In A Landmark Trial September 28, 2021Witnesses have detailed Syrian prison abuse in a crimes against humanity trial in Germany for over a year. Some withdrew over threats, while many have persevered to bring to justice an ex-official.
- Watch Live: Defense Officials Testify On Afghanistan At A Senate Hearing September 28, 2021The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan goes under the microscope on Tuesday as Pentagon leaders testify before the lawmakers.
- Japan To Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide September 28, 2021Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.
- African Researchers Say They Face Bias In The World Of Science. Here's One Solution September 28, 2021
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- Petrol supply: Army put on standby to ease fuel crisis September 28, 2021Military drivers will be trained up as a precaution, after days of long queues and pump closures.
- Delay to enforcement of Scottish vaccine passport scheme September 28, 2021Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.
- Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83 September 28, 2021Former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt, who played in every England game of the 1966 World Cup, dies at the age of 83.
- Southeastern stripped of franchise over undeclared funding September 28, 2021Southeastern failed to declare more than £25m of taxpayer funding that should have been returned.
- Sir Keir Starmer in row with Labour's left over minimum wage increase September 28, 2021The Labour leader's critics accuse him of abandoning the party's principles, ahead of a conference vote.
- Petrol supply: Army put on standby to ease fuel crisis September 28, 2021
