Lawmakers proposed a budget amendment that would return Virginia to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Gov. Youngkin has steadfastly supported the pull out, meaning any budget proposal that includes rejoining RGGI will face an uphill battle when it hits his desk.
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"Flooding in the city of Norfolk is definitely one of the top issues that I hear about and that we need to address," said Norfolk City Councilwoman Andria McClellan "Why in the world (the state) would be tying a casino to a flood project is beyond me."
Virginia's governor will release his full budget proposal Wednesday. But he's already detailed several plans that will be included in the proposal that fund child care, conservation efforts, flood prevention, and mental health initiatives.