Youngkin budget proposal funds raises, health and safety

Youngkin budget proposal funds raises, health and safety

(The Center Square) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest budget amendments promise pay raises and public safety funding, but they also cut wages, health programs and local initiatives, setting off a

Youngkin budget proposal funds raises, health and safety; cuts wages and health programs

At the end of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved the two-year budget, which contained 515 amendments. The plan passed with overwhelming support before the governor issued his revisions.

Albemarle Supervisors briefed on climate funding, pay increases, and future direction for FY2027

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 recommended by Albemarle Executive Jeffrey Richardson is based on a four cent increase in the real property tax rate. For fiscal year 2026, 80 percent of the new revenue raised will go toward public safety to pay for the cost of recently higher fire and rescue personnel as well as to hire six more police officers. Ten percent will go to affordable housing and ten percent goes to Albemarle County Public Sc…