Virginia’s Democratic-led House and Senate pass separate proposals for amending the state budget – WTOP News

Both chambers signed off on amendments that would tweak the final year of the 2024-2026 budget, overhauling Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s own revisions. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate and House of Delegates debated tax relief and economic stability Thursday before passing separate plans for amending the two-year state budget, laying the groundwork for negotiations…

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Virginia Democrats dump Youngkin’s proposed tax cuts in favor of onetime rebates – WTOP News

“Working families and individuals need immediate relief — again, immediate relief,” said Sen. L. Louise Lucas, who chairs the Senate finance committee. “To that end, I do not agree with the details of the governor’s approach.” RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Democratic-led Virginia Senate and House of Delegates appropriations committees each presented on Sunday state…

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