Dear Friend,

Yesterday, the Virginia General Assembly passed long-delayed budget amendments that put Virginia families first. While Youngkin and his fellow Republicans pushed for massive and permanent tax cuts for large corporations, Democrats fought hard to fund education, increase support staff in schools, invest in critical mental health services, and protect working families.

Youngkin keeps talking about a budget surplus. Well, it’s a surplus that doesn’t really exist. It’s a “surplus” that has been built by underfunding and/or defunding essential public services. As a recent study revealed, our schools have been underfunded by more than $3.5 billion, and our children have paid the price. With the passage of the budget amendments yesterday, Democrats pushed to address these critical needs by investing an additional $645 million in public education. 

Budgets reflect values. Yesterday’s budget decisions demonstrate the values of the Democratic leadership: education, health care, mental health, our environment, housing, and more. We fought for Virginia’s families. We fought for Virginia’s future.

“Trickle-down” economic policies don’t work, and yet Republicans cling to the 1980s because they want an economy that aids the wealthy few while squeezing dry our middle-class families. Senate Democrats will continue to stand as the brick wall against extremist Republican ideology and irresponsible tax breaks.

Next year, even more is at stake as we craft the budget that will guide Virginia for the next two years. We must have a Democratic Majority to make sure that the new budget really reflects the values of all Virginians and not just the privileged few. Can you chip in $10, $25, or $50 today to help me win this seat and continue working in the interest of ALL Virginians?

As always, thank you for your support, 

Ghazala Hashmi

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