Virginia’s Higher Ed Budget Deal | Charlottesville News

Virginia just passed a historic $205 billion budget, designed to rescue higher education from federal grant cuts that hit universities hard—especially research funding. After a tense four-month standoff over data center tax breaks, lawmakers compromised by taxing energy use, averting a shutdown. The governor added final tweaks before signing. While some institutions like the Manning Institute saw steep cuts—$27 million—due to political fallout, the budget still delivers wins: funding for a new Center for the Arts, student aid, and pay raises for staff. It’s a messy but vital lifeline for state universities still deeply reliant on state support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8fcf4cb8d0761fe