Tax increase
- Early voting begins in Virginia, as Trump mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked
Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections begins Friday, with a U.S. Senate race, all 11 congressional seats, three proposed constitutional amendments and numerous local referendums on ballots across the commonwealth.
- Fiscal Planning and the FY2027 Budget: Impacts on Manassas Parks and Recreation
The City of Manassas has officially adopted a massive $597.8 million budget for the fiscal year 2027, raising questions about how potential fiscal planning gaps could affect the efficient use of taxpayer funds. Local officials have emphasized a commitment to infrastructure and community resources, but the sheer scale of the financial plan requires meticulous oversight. […]
- Prince William County Faces $373 Million Budget Shortfall Amid Voided Digital Gateway Project
Prince William County is currently facing severe financial headwinds as a projected $373 million budget shortfall by fiscal year 2031 directly threatens the critical unassigned fund balance. The massive structural deficit stems largely from the legally voided Digital Gateway land rezoning and subsequent long-term delays in anticipated corporate tax revenues. Even before the project’s cancellation,
- Virginia Secures Vital Tax Relief, Blocking Massive 2027 Tax Hike to Curb Government Overspending
Virginia lawmakers have officially secured a critical financial victory for hardworking taxpayers by increasing the standard tax deduction for the upcoming years. Under the new budget framework, the standard deduction will rise to $9,200 for single filers and $18,400 for joint filers for tax year 2027. This legislative action serves as a vital safeguard against […]
- Virginia Secures Critical Tax Relief as Standard Deductions Rise for 2027
Hardworking families across the Commonwealth of Virginia are securing a critical financial victory as the state prepares to implement increased standard tax deductions for the upcoming years. Starting in tax year 2027, the standard deduction will rise to $9,200 for single filers and $18,400 for joint filers. This legislative move effectively keeps millions of dollars […]
- Manassas Park Expands Affordable Housing and First-Time Homebuyer Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2027
The City of Manassas Park is expanding its affordable housing initiatives and updating eligibility requirements for prospective homeowners as part of its Fiscal Year 2027 community spending plan. Local officials are leveraging federal HOME funds to support a First-Time Homebuyer Program that provides critical down payment and closing cost assistance. These programmatic updates are designed […]
- Rising Taxes and Enrollment Declines Highlight Need for Multi-Year Budget Projections in Manassas Park
Rising property values and a corresponding increase in tax bills are bringing local government finances into sharper focus for residents in Manassas Park, Virginia. While city and school leaders have outlined immediate budgetary needs, the apparent absence of comprehensive multi-year budget projections on official municipal websites is raising questions about long-term fiscal accountability. For a
- Fairfax County Holds Real Estate Tax Rate Steady for FY 2026
Fairfax County has maintained its real estate tax rate at $1.085 per $100 of assessed value in the fiscal year 2026 adopted budget plan. This action continues the rate level that has remained unchanged since fiscal year 2022. The decision supports homeowner stability amid rising property assessments while funding essential county operations. Revenue projections estimate […]
- Time for New Leadership: Loudoun’s Bloated FY 2027 Budget
Loudoun County has released its proposed FY 2027 budget, and it sends a clear message: business as usual continues. The County Administrator is proposing a 5% increase in operating expenditures and a 7% increase in local taxation compared to FY 2026. For schools, the proposal is even more aggressive — an 8% increase in operational spending, paired with that same 7% local […]
- Resident Voices Financial Hardship at Warren County Supervisors Meeting Over Proposed Tax Increase
In his public comment, Jenkins stated he works six days a week, tithes at church, and pays his taxes diligently. He disclosed having only 75 cents in his bank account, attributing it to the demands of family life. Describing his current home as too small for his growing family, Jenkins noted the challenges posed by […]
- Early poll is sobering for Spanberger, but it’s a wake-up call, not an epitaph
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks with reporters outside the Executive Mansion in Richmond earlier this month. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) The first report card on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s still brand-new term is in, and she can’t be happy with it. I’m hearing she’s decidedly unhappy. A new survey by the Washington Post and George Mason […]
- Loudoun County Allocates $85.8 Million to Attainable Housing Since FY2023 in Proposed FY27 Budget
Key components of the FY27 proposal include $10.5 million allocated to a loan program anticipated to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the attainable housing fund targeting 110 units. Starting in FY2027, a penny from cigarette tax revenue will be dedicated to down payment and closing cost assistance. These efforts build on a property […]
- Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, Non-Departmental Expenditures
Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget lists Non-Departmental Expenditures as one of the largest single categories in the General Fund, totaling approximately $2.103 billion — an increase of $119.5 million over the FY 2026 adopted amount of $1.984 billion. While this broad line item supports legitimate centralized functions, its size and lack of granular detail…
- Virginia’s “Affordability” Lie: How Democrats Turned Campaign Promises into a Tax Tsunami
“Affordability” — Just a Campaign Slogan Virginia Democrats barely waited for the ink to dry on their election victories before revealing what their version of “affordability” really means. Within days of taking unified control of state government, they began advancing tax proposals that would push Virginia toward the highest tax burden in the nation. The campaign rhetoric sounded […]