Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed the state budget, implementing nearly $900 million in cuts, a move that came after lawmakers approved only 30 of his approximately 200 proposed amendments. Youngkin said the budget reductions aim to maintain Virginia's economic prosperity.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made clear he supports President Trump’s tariffs and cuts to federal jobs and spending, but took money from colleges to cushion impact.