Tag Archives: Budget

  • News gov

    Virginia revenue surplus could mean more money for you

    Wednesday, Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the House and Senate Finance Committees about the $480 million budget surplus.

  • News / Politics U.S. Capitol Building

    VA could lose 200K jobs if Congress can’t cut budget deal

    If Congress can’t agree on a budget a set of automatic cuts will kick in Jan 2nd.

  • News

    DAY AHEAD: Mayor’s Schools Accountability Taskforce to meet

    A taskforce organized by Mayor Dwight Jones will meet for the first time Wednesday afternoon since Richmond’s schoolboard passed the budget for the upcoming school year.

  • News

    RVA Teachers: No more job cuts

    The Richmond Education Association wants the city to fill a $15 million school budget shortfall using furloughs instead.

  • News

    School Board reacts to Mayor’s Task Force

    “Where was the work?” asks Richmond school board member, Chandra Smith. The former board chair says she was disappointed after reviewing recommendations to close the district’s $24 million dollar budget gap.

  • News / Politics gavelwithlawbooks

    General Assembly to meet for final budget vote

    The House of Delegates and Senate will meet tomorrow for a final vote on the $85 billion dollar spending plan.

  • News budget

    Firm suggests job cuts, benefit changes to close Richmond school budget gap

    The task force said there remains nearly $245,000 left to trim.

  • News richmond-city-hall

    Give your 2 cents on Richmond’s budget

    Today Richmond residents will have a chance to voice their input on how the city spends your tax dollars.

  • News / Politics Robert Bobb

    Richmond taps old face for new task, Robert Bobb returns to city

    Former City Manager tapped to address Richmond school budget shortfall

  • News

    Mayor Dwight Jones fires back after school board criticizes city for not giving schools more money

    The mayor said his budget proposal would create jobs and improve tourism without any new taxes

  • News

    UPDATE: Senate committee passes budget

    The move is a positive sign that state lawmakers are closer to reaching a budget deal.

  • News / Politics gov

    Is Gov. McDonnell waging a ‘war on women?’

    The governor answers questions about his signing the Ultrasound Bill.