Youngkin signs two-year budget, continues criticism of Senate Democrats for no vote on gasoline tax

Governor Glenn Youngkin appeared at a Glen Allen farmer’s market Tuesday for the ceremonial signing of a two-year Virginia budget that will make the Commonwealth the 13th state to delete the grocery tax.

Pay raises for teachers and police officers are also a part of the spending plan that also gives a boost to mental health services and establishes lab schools for students. Youngkin also said the General Assembly was able to compromise and give $4 billion in tax cuts to state residents.

One of the governor’s parting shots was reserved for Democratic senators who voted down Youngkin’s gas tax holiday to help consumers.

“…Every time a Virginian goes to the gas pump and sees $4.90 gas going into their car, they’ll think of Senate Democrats,” Youngkin said.

My fellow Virginians, tune in as I sign the Virginia State Budget which delivers on the promises made and gets the job done together! https://t.co/tkXZBYdH6A

— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) June 21, 2022

(PHOTO: Bristol Broadcasting Co News Archive)