By Eastern Shore Times |
May 14, 2024
The General Assembly convened in Richmond on May 13th for a special session to finalize the state budget, ending a budget impasse that had persisted since April. The approved budget is seen as a compromise but contains several victories for Republicans and Virginians statewide. "Had Republicans been in charge of writing the budget, you certainly would have seen different priorities. But compromise is necessary in a divided government," said Mike Cherry. He voted in favor of the budget, which received substantial support from both parties.