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Lawmakers Still Need to Balance Virginia’s Budget; Where Will Teacher Raises Fit Into That Work?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 25, 2021

Virginia’s legislative session is wrapping up, but one big piece is still missing: funding. Lawmakers are expected to reveal the budget they’ve agreed on today. Reporter Jahd Khalil says eyes are on teacher salaries.

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Virginia’s Recently Passed Budget Has a Few Other Perks

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 31, 2018

Republican Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, a teacher of 30 years, helped craft the budget. It includes a 3% pay raise for teachers. (Credit: kirkcox.com)

The historic agreement to expand Medicaid was the centerpiece of the General Assembly session this year. But the recently passed budget has another important attraction — raises for teachers and state employees. Michael Pope has the story.