Budget & Revenue
State Can Build on Recent Improvements and Provide Greater Local Revenue Authority
Nationally, state and local governments are on the front lines of addressing the current health and economic crises. In addition...
State Lawmakers Have Tax Policy Options to Meet the Moment and Lay Groundwork for Stronger Recovery
Virginia has pressing budget challenges, even as the state is providing additional public services necessary to respond to the COVID-19...
Budget Matters: A Brief Look at Spending Choices by Virginia on Policing
The struggles for racial justice and economic justice are deeply intertwined. For too many residents of Virginia, particularly Black and...
Virginia Could Gain Budget Resources by Eliminating Antiquated Sales Tax Exemptions
The latest monthly revenue report from Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne shows that state revenues are coming in more slowly...
State Reserves Are Crucial for Dealing with COVID-19 Budget Impacts
As state policymakers continue to address the wider health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the pressures on...
Crises Demand Counselors
Many students and families are experiencing extremely trying times right now: school buildings closing abruptly, financial struggles, parents losing jobs,...
Understanding Federal Action, State Choices on School Funding Amid Health Pandemic
Now more than ever, parents, families, and communities are reminded of the critical role educators and schools play in developing...
Resources for Virginia Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Steps have been taken on the state and federal level in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to halt the spread...
Understanding Federal Action on COVID-19 and Potential Next Steps
This past week Congress passed and the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which takes some first...