Governor’s Budget Update – December 2025

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December 19, 2025 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association (VGEA)

Governor’s Budget Update: What State Employees & Retirees Need to Know

The Governor has released his proposed budget for FY2026–2028, and it includes potential pay increases and a one‑time bonus for state employees.

The VGEA has completed a detailed review of the Governor’s proposal, including:

  • What compensation increases are being proposed
  • What the budget means for retirees
  • What could still change as the General Assembly takes over
  • Where state employees and retirees can make their voices heard

This kind of clear, nonpartisan analysis is one of the benefits of VGEA membership. Our members don’t have to sort through headlines or guess what matters; we do the homework and deliver the facts.

VGEA Members: Check your inbox for our full budget breakdown and next‑steps guidance.

Not a VGEA member yet? Every Virginia state employee and retiree deserves to be informed and represented. Join the VGEA to stay in the know on pay, benefits, and policy decisions that affect you.

Learn more or join today: vgea.org/join

Questions? Contact us at vgea.org/contact.

About the VGEA The Virginia Governmental Employees Association is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of Virginia’s state employees and retirees. Our mission is to ensure fair treatment, proper compensation, and a supportive working environment for all who serve the Commonwealth.

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