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August 14, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Budget Priorities to Advance Racial Justice and Meet COVID-19 Challenges

Much has changed in Virginia, across the United States, and around the world since the General Assembly first adopted a...
August 14, 2020 | Levi Goren

Budget Choices for Today and Tomorrow: Learning Lessons from the Great Recession and Setting Virginia on a More Equitable Path

Executive Summary As Virginia policymakers prepare for a special session to address the state budget and policing reforms, this report...
August 10, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Video: It’s Time to Dismantle Virginia’s “40-Quarter Rule”

The U.S. government requires that lawful permanent residents–immigrants with legal status–reside in the country for five years in order to...
July 31, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

HEALS Act Doesn’t Meet Needs of Virginia Families

The U.S. Senate Republican COVID-19 relief plan unveiled Monday (July 27, 2020) doesn’t meet the needs of Virginia families and...
February 28, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Opportunities to Advance Racial Equity in Conference Budget

What’s included in the state budget communicates what and who the state values. That’s why it’s important to analyze...
October 29, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Healthier Virginia Families: A Refundable EITC Means More Than A Check

Health care ranks as one of the top issues of importance for people across our state. Discussions around health often...
June 27, 2019 | Chris Duncombe

Ten Years Behind: The Vital Role of Non-Instructional Staff in Promoting Successful Learning Environments and the Critical Need for Funding

Productive, safe learning environments where all students have the supports and resources to be successful depend on having sufficient staffing.
May 21, 2019 | Levi Goren

Standing at the Crossroads: Virginia has an Opportunity to Invest in an Equitable Future

Virginia is a wealthy state with the resources to invest in creating broadly shared opportunity and prosperity. How we choose...
March 25, 2019 | Chris Wodicka

A Refundable EITC Helps Working Families in Every District: Spring 2019 Update

Over 600,000 of Virginia’s working families currently receive the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For families struggling to make...
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