Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s yearslong push for tax cuts is still running up against stiff opposition in the General Assembly. His marquee proposal to bring a professional sports arena to Northern
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The House budget would create a political subdivision tasked with financing bonds to pay for the construction of the sports complex in Alexandria, and includes Metro funding. The Senate budget contains neither.
RICHMOND — The Senate and House of Delegates’ respective appropriations committees are set to unveil their budget proposals on Sunday. Much of the negotiation over the final budget is done in secret. But the budget documents released Sunday will represent the starting point for negotiations — showing which spending priorities each chamber supports, and which of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposals .
Democrats narrowly control each chamber, meaning compromise with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be required. However, it's been a testy week between the two parties.