Virginia Politicians Give Themselves 183% Pay Raises Using Taxpayer Money

The Center Square YT

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 Stay informed on the economic and financial stories shaping the country. Subscribe for more daily updates on: ✔ Government budgets ✔ Taxpayer policy ✔ Inflation ✔ State economies ✔ Fiscal policy ✔ Political finance news #Taxes #Economy #Finance #GovernmentSpending #Virginia #California #Taxpayer #Politics #FiscalPolicy #Inflation #EconomicNews #Budget
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