# 4/29/26 - Richmond’s budget brings expected pay increases for city employees

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Podcast: [VPM Daily Newscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
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