Could Virginia’s new law allowing 1% sales tax for school construction need a fix?

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A new state law allowing localities to raise revenue for school construction has opened opportunities but also raised questions, with some local leaders and lawmakers asking if it could create funding shortfalls for localities that approve the measure.

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