Budget & Revenue
Session 2026: Key Budget Policy Choices
The Virginia state budget affects everything and everyone in our lives — from how well we fund our public...
Budget Compromise Takes Initial Action on Data Centers Paying Their Fair Share, Supporting Stronger Investments in Key Areas
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
Senate Budget Proposal Recognizes Need for New Revenue to Invest in Virginia
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
House Budget Proposal Highlights Need for Sustainable Revenue To Support Long-Term Investments
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
Senate Budget Invests More in Public Schools with Data Center Revenue
Improving public schools so that every child can learn and thrive is a top priority for Virginia families, and...
What’s at Stake in Virginia’s Budget Negotiations: Revenue Choices and Affordability
When the Virginia General Assembly adjourned on March 14 without a negotiated budget between its two chambers, decisions about...
Impacts of Recent Federal Bill (OBBB) on Virginia’s Budget
Originally published Sept. 2025; SNAP cost updated Mar. 2026 Virginia’s budget is crucial for investing in our communities...
Virginia General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die, Passing Historic Legislation to Advance Racial and Economic Justice in Virginia
TCI is committed to continuing to fight for a budget that invests in making life more affordable for families...
Virginia’s Budget Opportunity: Turning Fair Tax Choices into Needed Investments
Every Virginia family deserves a fair shot at building a secure life — being able to afford the basics,...