Top Story Virginia revenue forecast brightens, Spanberger says DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Jun 2, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 Updated 28 mins ago 0 × A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A fresh look at Virginia’s tax collections suggests state revenue is growing enough to close the gap between House of Delegates and state Senate budgets, a revised forecast from Gov. 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