Posted 4/17/2024, 2:20:00 AM
Virginia Budget Showdown Looms as Youngkin, Democrats Dig In
- Democratic leaders & Gov. Youngkin at odds over state budget ahead of June 30 deadline
- Democrats angrily reject Youngkin's 233 proposed amendments that rewrite their bipartisan budget
- Youngkin could become first VA governor to veto an entire budget, potentially causing a shutdown
- Legislature unlikely to override Youngkin's record 153 vetoes, including marijuana legalization
- Most likely outcome is legislature rejecting amendments, sending original budget back to Youngkin
