Economic Opportunity
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...
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...
How Key Tax Proposals Would Improve Affordability in Virginia
As lawmakers consider budget proposals, several options would cut taxes and boost income for most families, including increasing Virginia’s...
From Progress to Permanence and Beyond: Strengthening Virginia’s EITC
Every family in every community deserves to comfortably live on their income, meet the immediate needs of their family,...