Virginia Governor Suggests Unprecedented Cuts

In a much anticipated move to balance a seriously challenged state budget, Gov. Bob McDonnell has put forth a package of unprecedented cuts to public schools, the government work force and health and welfare safety net programs. Having ruled out new taxes before taking office a month ago, the sweeping budget cuts set important guidelines for how the Governor wants state lawmakers to fill $4 billion worth of spending holes.

money-close-upAt the press conference the Governor remarked, “We face an historic budget shortfall in the Commonwealth. I served in the House of Delegates for 14 years and as Attorney General, and these budget decisions are among the toughest I have had to make in public service.”

The Governor has been criticized by Democrats for waiting this long to put forward his ideas on how the General Assembly should close Virginia’s $4 billion, two-year budget shortfall. However McDonnell explained. “I have awaited the release of today’s revenue projections

Read full story via Clarke Daily News – Berryville Va.

Posted by Charles Penifore on Feb 18 2010. Filed under Loudoun County. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry