Youngkin Faces Monday Deadline on Virginia Budget Deal
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Time running out for Youngkin to reach budget deal with lawmakers before Monday deadline; failure could trigger first-ever full budget veto.
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Full budget veto would leave Virginia without spending plan on July 1, potentially forcing shutdown of state government services.
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Youngkin wants compromise of no tax hikes but more spending on shared priorities; Democrats refuse without extra revenue.
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Vetoing budget risky and unprecedented; Youngkin would need courage as assembly unlikely to have votes to override.
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Youngkin vetoing bills at record pace, including measures on abortion protections, suicide decriminalization, and paid family leave.