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Sat, February 22, 2025
[ Sat, Feb 22nd ] - Richmond
A look at what made it through the General Assembly, and what didn't
Sun, February 2, 2025
[ Sun, Feb 02nd ] - Richmond
Virginia House, Senate budgets urge $1.1 billion in one-time tax rebates
Fri, January 31, 2025
[ Fri, Jan 31st ] - Richmond
AG Miyares directs VCU, UVA to halt medical care for minors' gender transition
[ Fri, Jan 31st ] - Richmond
Documents: City rejected 2 bids to upgrade switchgear that caused Richmond-region water crisis
Mon, January 27, 2025
[ Mon, Jan 27th ] - Richmond
Unclear how federal hiring freeze affects Hampton VA Medical Center
Sat, January 25, 2025
[ Sat, Jan 25th ] - Richmond
Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond's first African American mayor
Fri, January 17, 2025
[ Fri, Jan 17th ] - Richmond
It's freezing outside. And many of Richmond's homeless don't have a place to go.
[ Fri, Jan 17th ] - Richmond
Key bill on data center oversight fails; rural-suburban split emerging
Wed, January 15, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Richmond
Geline Williams, one of two women to serve as Richmond mayor, dies at 100
[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Richmond
Earle-Sears raises more than $3 million for governor's race
Mon, January 13, 2025
[ Mon, Jan 13th ] - Richmond
Youngkin calls for new school funding formula, faults Clean Economy Act
Sat, January 11, 2025
[ Sat, Jan 11th ] - Richmond
Youngkin backs push for cutting federal workforce, spending
[ Sat, Jan 11th ] - Richmond
For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused Richmond water outage
Fri, January 10, 2025
[ Fri, Jan 10th ] - Richmond
For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused water outage
Wed, January 8, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 08th ] - Richmond
Water-less, but not grumbling, Virginia legislators meet briefly
Tue, January 7, 2025
[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - Richmond
Youngkin wants tax relief legacy; Dems in assembly have other ideas
[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - Richmond
Mayor: Richmond water pressure could return Tuesday afternoon
[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - Richmond
A compromise but no consensus on Virginia solar bill
Mon, January 6, 2025
[ Mon, Jan 06th ] - Richmond
A compromise but no consensus on solar siting bill
[ Mon, Jan 06th ] - Richmond
Biden signs Social Security bill, giving Spanberger a boost
Thu, January 2, 2025
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Richmond
Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight
Wed, January 1, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Richmond
Minimum wage in Virginia increases in 2025, but advocates say it's not enough
Sat, December 28, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ] - Richmond
Here are Stoney's takeaways from his 8 years as Richmond mayor
Wed, December 25, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ] - Richmond
Top stories of 2024: A tumultuous political year sees Trump return
[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ] - Richmond
How Virginia legislators seek to rein in debt collectors
Tue, December 24, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - Richmond
Feds clear Va. to use $1.48 billion to extend broadband to unserved parts of state
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - Richmond
Feds clear Va. to use to extend broadband to unserved parts of state
Fri, December 13, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ] - Richmond
Youngkin wants to bar funds for police, jails in so-called 'sanctuary cities'
Thu, December 12, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - Richmond
Could 75-cent toll on Chesterfield stretch of Powhite be going away?
Wed, December 11, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - Richmond
Del. McQuinn announces reelection bid, faces primary challenge
Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - Richmond
Richmond council approves rebuilding historic cottage in Jackson Ward
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - Richmond
Virginia to receive $275M federal grant to expand chip factory in Manasssas
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - Richmond
In tearful meeting, City Council bids 3 members farewell
Fri, December 6, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Richmond
More personnel decisions lie ahead in Richmond elections office, board chair says

A look at what made it through the General Assembly, and what didn't


Published on 2025-02-22 12:20:45 - Richmond
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  • Legislators filed nearly 2,000 bills, plus more than a 1,000 resolutions in the 2025 General Assembly session. Most died. Here's a look at 20 top issues.

The Virginia General Assembly is currently in session, focusing on Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed budget, which includes significant tax cuts. The budget proposal suggests reducing the top individual income tax rate from 5.75% to 5.5% and the corporate tax rate from 6% to 5%, alongside increasing the standard deduction. This plan has sparked debate, with some legislators and analysts questioning the sustainability of these cuts given Virginia's revenue forecasts. Critics argue that the tax reductions could lead to future budget shortfalls, especially with potential economic downturns on the horizon. Additionally, there's contention over how these tax changes might disproportionately benefit higher earners. Meanwhile, other legislative priorities include education funding, mental health services, and infrastructure, with both parties looking to negotiate terms that align with their fiscal philosophies and constituent needs.

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