Economic Opportunity
New Census Income and Poverty Data Shows High Levels of Inequality Even Before Pandemic, Leaving Many At Risk for Hunger and Insecurity
High housing costs and income inequality meant even before the pandemic many families in Virginia did not have the means...
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.
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...
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...
COVID-19 & Unemployment Insurance: Recent Reforms & Next Steps for Virginia
During recessions, Virginia’s unemployment insurance (UI) system serves as the first line of defense by helping to stabilize the economy...