Economic Opportunity
Building Opportunity: A Racial Equity Analysis of Virginia’s 2026 Budget Choices
Every person in every community deserves to have what they need to thrive. Yet historic and ongoing discrimination has...
Virginia’s Data Center Tax Debate: What Changed and Why It Matters
Everyone wants Virginia to be a place where families can put down roots, find fulfilling and secure jobs, and...
Opinion: Affordability hinges on ensuring data centers pay their fair share of taxes
This op-ed originally appeared in Cardinal News Virginia legislators and the governor are locked in final budget negotiations,...
New Protections for Working People Set to Become Law in Virginia, More Work Remains
Working people in the South deserve the same protections and rights as workers elsewhere. Yet for too long, wealthy...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...