The House budget will be conservative and responsible. Our first priorities are to structurally balance the budget without Washington-style gimmicks and make responsible decisions that put Virginia on solid financial footing.
House Republicans highlight successful and productive start to 2016 General Assembly Session
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell and House Republican leaders highlighted the House’s legislative accomplishments at a press conference Wednesday, promising to continue to govern and lead for the remainder of the 2016 session.
Virginia spent $679 million on economic development incentives since 2010
Virginia has spent $679 million for performance and ongoing economic development incentives since 2010, according to a presentation received by the House Appropriations Committee on Monday.
House leaders on Governor McAuliffe’s proposed budget
The Governor’s proposal first step in the budget process, and we look forward to reviewing his proposal as we begin our work.
JLARC report highlights responsible state spending and rising Medicaid growth
A Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission report released Tuesday highlighted the General Assembly’s responsible spending and the continued growth of Medicaid in Virginia. The annual report tracks state spending over the last 10 years and is required by law. The report showed that general fund spending declined by by five percent over the last 10 years when adjusted for … Read More
Republican-led General Assembly’s conservative budgeting leads to $553 million budget surplus
Quick and responsible action to close a budget shortfall last year and conservative budget amendments passed by Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly in 2015 have led to a $553 million budget surplus
House leaders on signing of 2014-2016 amended budget
Virginia House of Delegates leaders applauded Governor McAuliffe’s decision to sign the 2014-2016 budget without further amendments or vetoes Thursday. This is the first time a Governor has signed a budget without amendments or vetoes since 1998.
House passes budget
The Virginia House of Delegates voted Thursday to approve the conference report to amend the 2014-2016 biennial budget, sending the amendments to the desk of Governor Terry McAuliffe for his signature.
House & Senate budget conferees announce budget agreement
House and Senate budget negotiators reached an agreement on a budget conference report over the weekend and expect final votes to be held in both chambers as early as Thursday
House agenda at crossover
House Republican leaders highlighted the success of their policy agenda at crossover in a press conference today.