RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Could the Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly need more time to pass a budget for the next two fiscal years?
“I think at some point in time we will come together and come to an agreement, a mutual agreement that all parties can live with,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Luke Torian (D-Prince William) told 8News on Tuesday morning.
“The budget conversations are going a little bit slow right now, but guess what, we’re gonna get there,” Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Chair Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) told 8News.
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“It is looking more and more like we will not be leaving here on time on Saturday because of the disagreements in the budget,” Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover) said…