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March 22, 2023 | Freddy Mejia
Will Virginia Maintain its Health Coverage Progress? To Be (Re)determined
Virginia’s choice in 2018 to expand Medicaid has served as a critical safety net for Virginians during the pandemic as...
March 15, 2023 | Laura Goren
Status Report: What’s Happening With Virginia’s Budget
Virginia’s regular legislative session ended on February 25 without an agreement between the House and Senate on major tax and...
March 3, 2023 | Ashley Kenneth
Va. lawmakers should put kids before corporations
This column originally appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch At this moment, as lawmakers negotiate over the vastly different budget...
March 1, 2023 | Briana Jones
Don’t Repeat Virginia’s History of Divesting from Public Schools
Every student, regardless of their background, should have access to a high-quality education that will help them reach their potential.
February 23, 2023 | The Commonwealth Institute
New Poll: 80% of Virginia Voters Believe Profitable Corporations and the Wealthy Do Not Pay Enough in Taxes
62% of VA Voters believe lawmakers should not cut taxes, because cuts would harm the quality of state services, make...
February 21, 2023 | Laura Goren
How Key Budget Choices Compare and What’s at Stake for Virginia Families
Budgets reflect our hopes and dreams for our present and future, and what’s included or excluded has real impacts on...
February 8, 2023 | The Commonwealth Institute
Session 2023: Key Budget Policy Choices
Comparing the governor’s and money committees’ proposed changes to the 2022-2024 budget Compensation section updated as of 2/21...
January 27, 2023 | The Commonwealth Institute
WATCH: Virginia Parents, Elected Officials Call for Lawmakers to Prioritize Families Over Corporations
Watch the full press conference HERE Virginia parents, elected officials, and The Commonwealth Institute held a press conference on...
January 26, 2023 | Megan Davis
Governor’s Budget Heavy on Corporate Tax Cuts, Light on Community Investments
Budget proposals are the clearest expressions of our priorities and values. This year, given Virginia’s stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic,...