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programs or even new proposals.
This latter phenomenon will no doubt expand the base of operation of the programs and guarantee everincreasing demands for future funding.
In years past the surplus from one biennium was the funding source for the next biennium’s construction programs. The forced constraints necessary under this system is not altogether bad business.
Another item in the budget is a five percent increase in state employees salaries. While they may very well deserve a salary increase, I have heard from many state employees who say they’d rather have their health insurance paid for after they retire.
We all know how costly this can be, but continuation on the state program would be cheaper in the long run for Virginia, and a fitting
reward for past services.
Now that we know how the Governor wants to spend the taxpayers’ money for the next two years, it’s up to us in the legislature to examine these proposals and determine which ones will benefit the citizens of the Commonwealth the most.
Throughout the next eight weeks I will continue to keep you informed on these and other legislative activities as they occur. Concerned citizens wanting to contact me on matters of interest can do so by calling (804) 786-7395 or writing to me at my office in Richmond: Room 614, General Assembly Building, 910 Capital Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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