Economic Opportunity
Report Highlights Urgent Opportunity to Support Good Jobs in Virginia Through Federal Investments
Virginia has a narrowing but critical window to turn historic federal investments into lasting gains for working people, families, and...
Still Moving Forward: Continued Opportunities to Create Good Jobs in Virginia
In the wake of the pandemic, the federal government unleashed historic investments to accelerate the clean energy transition, rebuild critical...
Virginia’s Federal Jobs Landscape Amid a Potential Federal Shutdown
In response to the pending federal shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2025, this adaptation of a March 2025 TCI...
Trump’s Signature Budget Bill to Cost Virginia Families More Each Year
Although some costs remain unknown, federal cuts to SNAP alone are expected to cost Virginia up to $355 million in...
Impacts of Recent Federal Bill (OBBB) on Virginia’s Budget
Virginia’s budget is crucial for investing in our communities and building a Virginia where everyone can thrive. In addition to...
More Hungry People, Less State Money: Impacts from the OBBB SNAP Cuts
Access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food options is a key component to making sure Virginia families have what they...
New Data Shows Overall Steady Health Coverage and Progress for Family Incomes and Poverty in 2024; Trump-backed Policies Likely to Reverse Course
Concerning changes for Black households in 2024 may also worsen in 2025 The United States Census Bureau released new data...
Collective Bargaining for State Employees Could Improve Virginia Services and Workforce Stability
Virginia denies its state employees the right to collectively negotiate their pay, benefits, or other working conditions, leading to negative...
Building a More Equitable Commonwealth: The Case for Collective Bargaining Rights for Virginia State Employees
Working people should be able to join together with their coworkers to have a voice in shaping their working conditions,...