Economic Opportunity
What’s at Stake in Virginia’s Budget Negotiations: Revenue Choices and Affordability
When the Virginia General Assembly adjourned on March 14 without a negotiated budget between its two chambers, decisions about new...
Impacts of Recent Federal Bill (OBBB) on Virginia’s Budget
Originally published Sept. 2025; SNAP cost updated Mar. 2026 Virginia’s budget is crucial for investing in our communities and building...
Virginia General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die, Passing Historic Legislation to Advance Racial and Economic Justice in Virginia
TCI is committed to continuing to fight for a budget that invests in making life more affordable for families and...
Virginia’s Budget Opportunity: Turning Fair Tax Choices into Needed Investments
Every Virginia family deserves a fair shot at building a secure life — being able to afford the basics, raise...
A Refundable State EITC is a Boost to Working Families: See How Much
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a commonsense way to support families with low to moderate incomes. According to...
Statement: General Assembly Moves to Finish Path to $15 Minimum Wage, Boosting Pay for 421,000 Workers in Virginia
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis released the following statement after the Senate...
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 value as...
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 Governor...
Tax Policy in Virginia
Originally published Sept. 2021; last updated Nov. 2025 When we invest together in the foundations that benefit all of us,...