"Virginia Lawmakers Seal Budget Deal for 2023"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WAVY.com
Virginia lawmakers have passed a budget bill that includes tax cuts, pay raises for teachers and state employees, funding for public schools and mental health programs, and one-time rebate checks for taxpayers. The bill now awaits approval from Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. The budget deal also includes provisions for increased oversight of state prisons and the revival of Virginia's "sales tax holiday."