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In Virginia, Democratic Lawmakers Clash With Youngkin Over RGGI Membership, Flood Relief

Inside Climate News · By Charles Paullin · last updated
The Democrats want back into the regional carbon market, while the governor favors using the last of the RGGI funding for a permanent disaster relief fund.

By Charles Paullin

Budget plans emerging from Virginia’s state House and Senate, both controlled by Democrats, would appropriate $25 million for ongoing Hurricane Helene relief efforts in southwest Virginia.