Virginia's budget doesn't need more politics

May 14, 2012

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports, "Lawmakers reconvene in Richmond today to consider Gov. Bob McDonnell's amendments to Virginia's two-year, $85 billion state budget and elect judges... Legislators are expected to raise concerns about the governor's proposed cuts to programs that help low-income students make the transition to college, and to programs that provide meals and other assistance to seniors living in rural parts of the state."

Progressive Point: Virginia families want a budget that protects our priorities and our essential community services. But Governor Bob McDonnell's budget amendments are more of his same old putting politics above people.

Amendments that increase corporate tax give-aways and take from our students, low-income community members, and seniors don't reflect our Virginia values. Virginia's economy works best when it prioritizes all of our families and reflects our shared values. Virginia doesn't need more politics pushed into our budget.

Get the Facts:

• Governor McDonnell propposed cutting in half the $750,000 biennial funding for "an after-school program designed to help low-income students pursue a college education." (Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 14, 2012)


• "McDonnell also would shave a total of $2.5 million over two years from the $63.2 million budget for Area Agencies for the Aging, which provide meals and transportation services to seniors." (Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 14, 2012)


• McDonnell would restore $2 million that was cut from the motion picture fund. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 14, 2012)

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