VIDEO: Youngkin, Democrats to start over on budget talks

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia’s General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. Our political reporter, Michael O’Connor, hit the scene last month; here’s the latest updates: @vadogwoodnews Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations…

Michael O'Connor

May 1, 2024

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia’s General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring.

Our political reporter, Michael O’Connor, hit the scene last month; here’s the latest updates:

@vadogwoodnews Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Democratic leaders in Virginia's General Assembly are re-starting state budget negotiations on friendlier footing after weeks of public sparring. Our political reporter, Michael O'Connor, hit the scene on Wednesday; here's the latest updates: #budget #valeg #youngkin #senatorlouiselucas #virginianews #virginiapolitics #politics #funding #schools #toll #costs #expenses #healthcare #teachers #schools #schoolfunding #workingpeople #local #tax #taxes #budgetcuts #negotiation #money #jobs ♬ Ain't My Fault – Gee Greazy

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