Budget & Revenue
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...
Time to Reexamine Virginia’s Relationship with the Federal Tax Code
A fair and effective tax code is one of the most powerful tools to invest in communities, support democracy,...
The State of State Revenues: Tight Budget Year Shows Why Virginia Needs New Revenues
Budgets demonstrate values — they show who is a priority to the lawmakers who craft them and the people...
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...
Budget Matters: How it Works and How It Can Work For Virginia Families
Originally published July 20, 2023; last updated Jan. 9, 2026 The state budget reflects what and who we...
Statement: Governor Youngkin’s Outgoing Budget Cuts Health Care, Fails to Provide Needed Resources in K-12 and More
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
New Report: Greater Revenue-Raising Flexibility Could Help Local Governments Invest in Shared Priorities
Greater flexibility would help Virginia’s localities invest in schools, housing, and transportation while easing the strain on families...
Meeting Local Needs with Fairer Local Taxes
When our communities are well funded, we can all thrive. Virginia’s cities and counties are tasked with running services...
Policy Choices to Protect and Increase Investment in Virginia Communities (Nov 2025)
To make sure every community in Virginia is a good place to live, work, and raise a family, we...