Posts Tagged Virginia Budget
Interest Groups: Now is the Time to Better Fund Virginia’s Schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2019
Now that the Democrats are seizing power in Richmond, interest groups are already angling for money from the budget. Michael Pope has this preview of a push for more money for crumbling schools.
Va Sec. of Finance Warns Lawmakers to Be ‘Cautious’ with Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 22, 2019
Credit: NPR
In a briefing in Richmond Monday, Virginia’s Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne told state lawmakers that revenues aren’t keeping pace with expenditures. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Tax Deal Almost Derails Over Question About Who Gets Left Out
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 11, 2019
A handful of Democrats in the statehouse briefly blocked a tax relief package after progressive groups said it disproportionately hurt low-income African-Americans. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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.
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- Iran's Ayatollah Slams 'American Clowns' In Rare Friday Prayers Sermon January 17, 2020"These American clowns lie" when they say they stand with the Iranian people, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a large crowd of worshippers in Tehran.
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- Iran plane crash: Khamenei defends armed forces in rare address January 17, 2020Ayatollah Khamenei praises the Revolutionary Guard amid anger over the downing of a passenger jet.
- Conner Marshall inquest: Killer's probation worker was 'overwhelmed' January 17, 2020Conner Marshall was killed in an unprovoked attack by David Braddon, who was on probation.
- Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors January 17, 2020Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.
- Labour leadership: Long-Bailey and Thornberry launch campaigns January 17, 2020The Labour MPs set out their pitches, as they and other contenders prepare for the first hustings.
- I have suffered sexual harassment, says minister Victoria Atkins January 17, 2020Equalities minister Victoria Atkins says "common sense" is needed to determine what counts as harassment.
- Iran plane crash: Khamenei defends armed forces in rare address January 17, 2020
