Economic Opportunity
Federal Spending Likely to Continue Stabilizing Virginia’s Economy and State Revenue Through Recession
Virginia has long benefited from the federal government, largely due to the proximity of Washington, D.C. Out of all U.S.
Budget Priorities to Advance Racial Justice and Meet COVID-19 Challenges
Much has changed in Virginia, across the United States, and around the world since the General Assembly first adopted a...
Latest Data Shows Trend Toward Economic Recovery, but Black Workers and Businesses are Being Left Behind
With economic activity beginning to rebound across the commonwealth and the country in May and June, the latest data show...
Pandemic Exacerbates Health and Economic Concerns for LGBTQ People of Color
Everyone should be able to access health care and take needed time off to care for themselves or loved ones...
Virginia Should Act to Help Immigrant Communities Stay Afloat
Immigrant families are woven into the fabric of Virginia’s communities and economy, and working people of every immigration status are...
Policy Choices Can Help Out-of-Work Families During This Recession and Set Virginia on a Better Course
As Virginia policymakers consider how to respond to high levels of job losses and rebuild the...
Initial Virginia Unemployment Data Indicates Greater Job Losses Among Virginians of Color; The Same Thing Happened During the Last Recession
In the last two months, Virginia families and businesses across the commonwealth have taken the extraordinary step to stay home...
Profile of Essential Workers in Virginia During COVID-19: Women, People of Color, and Immigrants Are Important Contributors In Front-line Virginia Industries
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that front-line, essential workers are vital for the functioning and well-being of our communities. The...
Work-Sharing: A Powerful Tool to Save Jobs in Virginia
Confronting an economic downturn in the wake of COVID-19, Gov. Northam recently proposed an innovative program...