RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia lawmakers have approved raises and bonuses for state employees and public school teachers in their final budget proposal.
Lawmakers unveiled their latest $135-billion two-year state budget proposal Monday and are expected to give it final approval on Thursday.
The proposal includes the state's share of 2% raises for public school teachers for the next two fiscal years, while many state employees would receive a 3% bonus this year and a 3% raise next year.
Teacher pay is a hot button issue in Virginia this year, as teachers have been pressing lawmakers for significant increases.
