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Richmond Locks in Tax Cuts as Virginia Budget Heads to Youngkin's Desk

The Virginia General Assembly has approved a two-year budget featuring permanent tax relief for middle-income families and workers, including higher standard deductions and expanded credits that were set to expire. The measure represents the culmination of Governor Glenn Youngkin's four-year push to make tax cuts permanent while funding state priorities.

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Virginia Assembly OKs Budget with $1B Middle-Class Tax Relief

Lawmakers in Richmond clinched a bipartisan budget deal Saturday, delivering $1 billion in targeted tax cuts for families earning under $100,000 amid fierce fiscal debates. The package makes key Youngkin-era relief permanent, shielding Virginians from looming sunsets. But critics warn it sidesteps deeper affordability fixes for the working poor.

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