ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia’s General Assembly will reconvene in Richmond on Monday for a special session.
Getting a budget passed is on the agenda.
After failing to come to an agreement in March, Governor Glenn Youngkin has called back Virginia’s General Assembly to finish the job.
10 News political analyst, Ed Lynch said the first thing to be done in Richmond this week, is to pass the Commonwealth’s budget.
“Most important thing they will be working on is the state’s budget,” said Lynch. “It has not been finished yet. It’s supposed to be finished by the regular session but they couldn’t come to an agreement and members on both sides have said there’s not going to be an agreement anytime soon.”
10 News spoke with Youngkin last week. He told us what he wants to see in the two-year spending plan.
“We can invest in education, law enforcement and mental health system and we can deliver so much for Virginians,” said Youngkin.
Other decisions that will also impact Virginians are tax breaks.
“I think the one that is going to be the most contention and political minefield, particularly for the Democrats, is the gas tax,” said Lynch.
Youngkin said he supports suspending the gas tax and also wants to see an end to the grocery tax.
“We’ve got plenty of money in the system, and we can reduce taxes and still fund all the things we want to do. It’s a chance to give Virginians the break they deserve,” said Youngkin.
The special session begins Monday, April 4. Tune in to 10 News for coverage from Richmond.