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Governor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin plans to add $300 million to Virginia's rainy-day fund due to economic uncertainty linked to changes in Washington.
Youngkin made over 200 amendments to the budget bill, including taxpayer rebates and support for education funding.
Democratic House Speaker Don Scott criticized Youngkin for not adequately supporting residents, particularly concerning their needs amid economic disruptions.
Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene on April 2 to vote on Youngkin's proposed budget changes, which require bipartisan support to override any vetoes.

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Brunswicktimes Gazette

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Governor completes action on legislation from the 2025 General Assembly session

RICHMOND – On March 24, 2025 Governor Glenn Youngkin completed action on 916 bills sent to him during the 2025 General Assembly session. The Governor signed 599 bills, amended 159 bills, and vetoed 157 bills. The Governor returned the budget,…

5 days ago·Lawrenceville, United States

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Washington Examiner

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Youngkin pitches boosting Virginia reserve funds with new amendment - Washington Examiner

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) offered his amendments for Virginia’s state budget, including key provisions to safeguard the Old Dominion from significant changes coming to the federal government. As President Donald Trump and his administration adjust the federal workforce and bureaucracy, Virginia, which holds a large population of federal workers, has been one of the most affected states as executive agency jobs are slashed. As part of the amendm…

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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WTKR

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Youngkin amendments & vetoes, Greenbrier's future, war plans leaked: Sunrise Brief

TOP STORIES: Youngkin amendments & vetoes, Greenbrier's future, war plans leaked Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he made more than 200 amendments and eight vetoes to the General Assemblys $188 billion budget. His deadline to sign, amend, or veto the bills passed by the Democrat-led General Assembly was Monday at 11:59 p.m. With deadline looming, Gov. Youngkin announces budget amendments On Monday, Youngkin also vetoed nearly 150 laws, including those r…

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Cardinal News

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Youngkin wants to extend flood relief to cover February's storm and add funding for VMI center to state budget

An expansion in flood relief, money for Virginia Military Institute, and an attempt to resurrect his school voucher program were among the more than 200 budget amendments Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled Monday. The governor took action on 213 items total in the budget amendment package adopted by the General Assembly in February. Those actions include 205 line amendments and 8 item vetoes. The full list of actions the governor took was not yet avai…

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Governor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 million.

12 days ago·United States

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Youngkin revives sanctuary city ban, gaming commission, school vouchers in budget amendments

RICHMOND — At an event in the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that he prepared 205 budget line amendments and eight item vetoes to the General Assembly’s proposed budget amendments. Youngkin stressed that despite potential cuts at the federal level, Virginia’s economy remains strong. The budget plan keeps in place $1.1 billion in tax relief through one-time tax rebates and an increase in standard deductio…

12 days ago·Norfolk, United States

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