Budget & Revenue
Governor’s Budget Amendments Miss Key Opportunities, TCI to Advocate for More Equitable Choices
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
What’s Up with the JLARC Report on Virginia Schools?
And what do people mean when they say “changing to a student-based formula”? Virginia’s state research agency (JLARC) did...
Statement: Improving SOL Scores Follows Funding Increases; Further Improvements Necessary
Levi Goren, Director of Research and Education Policy at The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement...
Budget Matters: How it Works and How It Can Work For Virginia Families
Originally published July 20, 2023: Updated Aug. 13, 2024 The state budget reflects what and who we value as a...
National Study: Undocumented Immigrants Contribute Almost $700 Million in Virginia Taxes a Year
Immigration policies have taken center stage in public debates this year, but much of the conversation has been driven by...
Decriminalizing Poverty: What Happened in the 2024 Session and What Still Needs to be Done?
Justice should not depend on what someone looks like or how much they have in their wallet. Yet a number...
Status of Key Policies that Promote Health Equity and Needed Progress (Session 2024 Recap)
Policy decisions have a significant impact on our ability to access affordable and comprehensive health coverage, connect with a health...
How We Fought to Invest in Families through a Fair, Family-focused Tax Code (Session 2024 Recap)
Most of us want to send our kids to well-funded public schools, to have access to affordable health care, and...
A Look at Critical Progress Made for K-12, Next Steps to Support Students (Session 2024 Recap)
Every child in Virginia should be able to attend a high-quality public school that helps them learn and thrive. Yet...