The Virginia General Assembly Has Passed A Major Budget Bill And Legislation To Limit Appalachian Power Rate Hikes. The Budget Includes 1,000 Dollar Bonuses For Teachers And State Employees, Plus 82 Million Dollars For School Funding. Delegate Terry Kilgore Says The AEP Legislation Will Stop Customer Disconnections And Prevent Late Fees For One Year. The Bills Also Include Additional Funding For Hurricane Helene Recovery And A 1.4 Million Dollar Allocation For UVA Wise.