RICHMOND, June 6 -- Virginia agencies have begun to run out of money as the end of the fiscal year approaches without a new state budget in place, prompting promises by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) and the legislature to pay workers, keep services operating and avoid a government shutdown July 1. -
Lack of Va. Budget Rattles Cash-Strapped Agencies
RICHMOND, June 6 -- Virginia agencies have begun to run out of money as the end of the fiscal year approaches without a new state budget in place, prompting promises by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) and the legislature to pay workers, keep services operating and avoid a government shutdown July 1.-
By Michael D. Shear and Rosalind S. Helderman