Posts Tagged Debt & Budget

Once Again, McAuliffe Presses for Medicaid Expansion

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 14, 2016

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State leaders are divided over the best way to close a $1.5 billion budget shortfall. But Governor McAuliffe is taking the opportunity to once again press for expanding Medicaid. Michael Pope explains.

Budget Shortfall, Debt & Budget, Government & Politics, Governor Terry McAuliffe

How Will Governor McAuliffe Deal With the Budget Shortfall?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 13, 2016

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Up to 26 state employees may be losing their jobs, and no state employees will be getting previously promised pay raises. That’s because of a budget shortfall this year. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, Governor McAuliffe today gave specifics on how he plans to close the gap.

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Budget Shortfall Means Delayed Raises for State Employees and Teachers

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 26, 2016

Virginia_flag_map Virginia’s governor announced an unexpected budget shortfall today. It means state employees and teachers who were due for a raise won’t see that money anytime soon. It also means state agencies will have to find ways to cut spending, and Virginia’s rainy day fund will be taking a hit. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.