Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
The House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee advanced their respective versions of the caboose and biennial budgets on February 18. In keeping
SB 336 (Roem) as introduced, would permit a state or local law enforcement agency to place and operate a photo speed monitoring device at a
Dueling bills that would impact Standards of Quality-funded instructional and support positions are making their way through the General Assembly. HB 187 (Clark) and SB
SB 673 (Stuart) directs the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Water Control Board to prioritize the preservation of water for human consumption and
Following the eye-opening report on Virginia’s K-12 Funding Formula released in July 2023 by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC), several pieces of
Secretary of Finance Stephen E. Cummings briefed members of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on state revenues on Wednesday, February 14. In contrast to
At the request of the patrons, and in the face of strong opposition from Virginia counties, HB 636 (Sullivan) and SB 567 (Deeds) were carried
Members of the Behavioral Health Commission adopted a series of recommendations in December, with proposals emerging from the Commission’s review of the implementation of the
SB 644 (Perry) and HB 74 (Reid) would clarify that the improvement of nonsurface treated secondary highways includes modifications other than paving. These improvements include
On Tuesday, February 13, the full House of Delegates passed HB 805 (Rasoul) by a vote of 69-28. As previously reported, this bill permits any
Item 438 #1h (McQuinn) and Item 438 #2s (Marsden) are budget amendments that seek to rewrite the current Revenue Sharing Program prioritization process that would
HB 655 (Coyner) and SB 645 (Aird) build on existing budget language that creates a process for state review of local fiscal distress, but also
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