Virginia lawmakers approve budget, but governor warns that changes will be needed

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Virginia lawmakers have wrapped up their 60-day legislative session by approving a two-year state budget that includes pay raises for teachers and state employees. The new budget approved Saturday also increases education funding and expands the state sales to tax to cover digital services.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers wrapped up their 60-day legislative session Saturday by approving a two-year budget that includes pay raises for teachers and state employees, increases education funding and extends the state sales tax to cover digital services.

The Democratic-led General Assembly rejected the proposal through two standalone bills, then refused to approve language in the state budget that would have paved the way for the project.

 

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