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- Arlington County Adopts $1.7 Billion Budget Amid Calls for Improved Fiscal Timelines
The Arlington County Board officially adopted a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 on April 22, 2026, marking a modest 0.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Virginia Republicans urge Spanberger to call special session for fuel-tax holiday
Republican lawmakers are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to suspend Virginia’s gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days to ease fuel costs for families and businesses.
- Airport leaders in the region seek to expand service from Dulles airport to Asia
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officials attended an event in Taipei (via MWAA).
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Tax on Fantasy Contest Revenues
House Bill 145 would place a 10 percent tax on fantasy contest operator revenue and direct portions to problem gaming treatment and the state general fund.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces, “Keep Virginia Winning” Budget to Deliver on Critical Investments and Expand Tax Relief for Hardworking Virginians