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February 12, 2026 | Megan Davis

How Key Tax Proposals Would Improve Affordability in Virginia

As lawmakers consider budget proposals, several options would cut taxes and boost income for most families, including increasing Virginia’s refundable...
February 6, 2026 | Megan Davis

Virginia Lawmakers: Give Fair Share a Fair Shot

Whether you have $5 or $5 million, we all want to live in thriving communities where the basics are within...
January 19, 2026 | Kami Blatt

Justice from the Start: The Importance of Counsel at First Appearance

First published Feb. 7, 2025; last updated Jan. 19, 2026 Everyone, no matter their race or wealth, deserves a fair...
October 24, 2025 | Levi Goren

How Does Virginia’s State Budget Work?

Originally published July 12, 2023; Updated October 24, 2025 en español Why the budget matters Creating broadly shared opportunity...
October 24, 2025 | Levi Goren

¿Como funciona el presupuesto estatal de Virginia?

en inglés Razón por la que importa el presupuesto Creando oportunidades ampliamente compartidas requiere invertir nuestros recursos en los...
September 30, 2025 | Levi Goren

Virginia’s Federal Jobs Landscape Amid a Potential Federal Shutdown

In response to the pending federal shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2025, this adaptation of a March 2025 TCI...
May 20, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

47,000: Protecting Medicaid for Virginia Veterans

Medicaid provides a critical source of health coverage for military veterans, regardless of TRICARE enrollment. But proposals moving through Congress...
May 12, 2025 | Megan Davis

Doing Our Work in Virginia: How Virginia’s Legislature is Investing in Communities (2025 Session Recap)

When we think about the Virginia that we want to live in — where families have access to affordable health...
February 13, 2025 | Megan Davis

Piecing it Together: House and Senate Budgets Hold Opportunities for Protecting and Investing in Families and Communities

State budget decisions are critical to realizing the vital investments our communities need. While Governor Youngkin presented a budget that...
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