Budget & Revenue
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.
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...
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,...
Governor’s Proposed Budget Amendments Prioritize Corporate Interests Above Working People and Families
Teachers and frontline workers helped Virginia navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and are bearing more than their share of harm from...
Mixed Bag: State Budget for Upcoming Two Years Has Important Improvements & Setbacks for Racial Justice
Virginia families deserve a budget that helps them make ends meet and invests in the future. The budget for the...
Gas Tax Proposal Misses the Mark: Majority of “Savings” Would Flow to Oil Industry and People Who Don’t Live in Virginia
Note: The wording in the first paragraph was revised to clarify that Gov. Youngkin’s proposal...
Costly for Everyone: Presuming People Should Be Held Pre-Trial Has Significant Economic and Fiscal Costs
The right to due process and a presumption of innocence are central to promoting fairness and justice within our criminal...
Budget Conferees Should Take Opportunities for Generational Investments
Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate have approved their proposed changes to Virginia’s budgets for the current year and upcoming...
It’s Time To Lift the Arbitrary Staffing Cap for Supporting Students
Every student deserves a safe and healthy school environment where they are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. While teachers have...