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Museum staff raise pay‑parity concerns as presenter outlines Virginia fiscal outlook

Virginia Museum of Natural History Strategic Planning Committee · November 6, 2025
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A staff presentation on Virginia’s fiscal picture noted healthy cash reserves but regional challenges; trustees and staff discussed museum appropriation projections of about $3.8–$3.9 million and urged advocacy to address multi‑year staff pay disparities.

Jonathan, presenting an economic snapshot for the state, told the committee Virginia’s fiscal position shows both strengths and headwinds. He cited an approximately $31 billion state budget, a year‑over‑year revenue uptick of about 5.1 percent, roughly $15.4 billion in cash and $4.7 billion in the rainy day fund, but also declining GDP growth…

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