Virginia Politicians Give Themselves 183% Pay Raises Using Taxpayer Money
The Center Square YT
•June 24th, 2026
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From Virginia to California to North Carolina, state governments are approving major new spending plans, tax changes, and policy shifts that could directly impact taxpayers nationwide.
Virginia lawmakers approved a budget featuring:
• 183% legislator pay raises
• New data center taxes
• Cannabis market regulations
• Expanded conservation tax credits
California officials announced nearly $269 million in water storage investments funded through voter-approved borrowing measures, while North Carolina advanced major agriculture and conservation legislation.
In this episode, we analyze:
where taxpayer money is going
how states are funding new spending
what these policies could mean for inflation and economic growth
the long-term fiscal implications for Americans
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