Decriminalizing Poverty
The 60 Year Shadow of Court Fines & Fees
Originally published Jan 10, 2022; last updated Jan 13, 2026 Virginia’s criminal legal system should advance justice, treat people fairly,...
Using JLARC’s Racial & Ethnic Impact Statements Can Improve Fairness in Virginia’s Criminal Legal System
Virginia’s public policy should be grounded in evidence, transparency, and a commitment to advancing racial and economic justice. It’s critical...
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...
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...
What’s In and Who’s Left Out of the Governor’s Budget
Budgets show what and who we value, and Virginia’s families deserve a budget that values them by providing broad and...
Ujima: Collective Work, Collective Impact in 2024
TCI is closing out 2024 ready for the work ahead and bolstered by collaboration with Collective Work, our racial and...
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...
How House and Senate Budget Proposals Would Impact Virginia Communities
When lawmakers make bold choices to raise resources, we can invest more in all of us. Last week, the House...
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...