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The rundown
Youngkin announces a massive fundraising haul for the month of August.
A budget was passed in the General Assembly on Wednesday.
Source: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is going to headline a fundraiser with Rep. Jen Kiggans in VA-02 later this month. ICYMI: Kiggans had an opponent announce her campaign this morning.
A budget!
Legislators met in Richmond Wednesday and finalized the budget deal reached by the conferees.
Some highlights and comments from legislative leaders: