Two months after special session started, Virginia lawmakers pass budget

Published October 20, 2020 12:00am ET



About two months into a Virginia legislative special session, the General Assembly passed a compromise budget bill Friday evening that will head to the governor’s desk.

Despite both chambers agreeing on most of the funding priorities, leadership needed to resolve different approaches on funding sources and specific allocations in a conference committee. The compromise bill includes additional funding for education, broadband expansion, utility assistance and potential bonuses for state employees.

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