Virginia Democrats back near-tripling lawmakers’ pay in budget plan
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Virginia Senate Democrats advanced a budget amendment that would boost legislators’ pay by about 278% (nearly 300%), as part of their budget package. Republicans criticized the move as unaffordable and potentially raising taxes, and the proposal would still need approval from the House and a governor’s signature to become law.
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