The passing of the budget bill during Virginia’s special legislative session this month will bring over $3.1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Commonwealth over the next year. State leaders shared their thoughts with State of Reform on the success of the special session and next steps. Delegate … Read more
HB 7001, the budget bill created to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Commonwealth, passed in both the House and the Senate on Monday. The bill brings more than $3.1 billion from the federal government to fund public health initiatives, workforce and small business support, public schools, and statewide broadband. Major … Read more
Debates between the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate over a $4.3 billion COVID-19 aid spending package resumed for a fifth day on Friday, delaying the passage of the budget bill that Democrats hoped to achieve quickly. The Virginia General assembly convened Monday for what Democrats hoped would be a short special session … Read more