Overview

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes over 200 amendments to Virginia's state budget, aiming to avoid both tax increases and cuts.
• The amendments include significant investments in education, with a record $21.2 billion allocated for K-12 and a $1 billion increase for higher education.
• Youngkin's proposal maintains 3% salary raises for teachers and state employees, emphasizing fiscal responsibility without new taxes.
• Despite concessions, some Democrats express skepticism about the budget's ability to meet Virginians' expectations.
• The governor's compromise seeks to bridge the gap between his initial tax reform proposal and the General Assembly's priorities.