4/29/26 - Richmond’s budget brings expected pay increases for city employees

About this episode

The episode discusses Richmond's budget approval and the expected pay increases for city employees.

Read more from VPM News: Richmond City Council approves budget changes Henrico County begins demolition of Best Products building Other links: Fired Norfolk housing head directed no-bid contracts to former associates for 2 years (WHRO News) Blue crabs spotted in James River amid drought conditions (12 On Your Side) Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence (Virginia Mercury) West Virginia’s governor courts data center industry as Virginia mulls ending tax exemptions (Cardinal News) U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Chesterfield bank robbery, 'geofence' case (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Topics covered

• Richmond budget
• city employees
• pay increases
• local news
• government
• Virginia laws

Keywords

• Richmond
• budget
• city employees
• pay increases
• Henrico County
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Richmond City Council, WHRO News, 12 On Your Side, Virginia Mercury, Cardinal News, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Places: Henrico County

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