Economic Opportunity
Virginia Parents, Advocates, Elected Officials Call for Lawmakers to Advance Family-Focused Tax Policy
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia parents and elected officials joined with advocates to hold a press conference on Thursday morning and...
Kenneth: Governor Youngkin’s tax package does little to help Southwest Virginia families most in need
This op-ed originally appeared in Cardinal News When Governor Youngkin unveiled his legacy budget in December — the only...
$12 is Not Enough – Virginia Policymakers Must Act on the Minimum Wage
Everyone in Virginia working a full-time job should be paid enough to provide for their family. However, for too many...
New Community-Driven Policy Agenda a Strong Foundation for Transformative Change in Virginia
Richmond, VA — After several months of working with and listening to community leaders and partners about the needs of...
Virginia Families Can Now Claim an Improved EITC, and Policymakers Can Build on its Success
Originally published Feb 3, 2023; Updated Oct 4, 2023 Qualifying families could claim more of the Virginia work credit that...
New Census Data Shows Pandemic Protections Led to Fewer Virginians Without Health Coverage; Continued High Child Poverty Rates and Expiration of Federal Boosts Requires Robust State Policy Response
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) offer a picture of how Virginians fared in...
Statement: Budget Compromise Rejects Proposed Tax Handouts for Corporations, Millionaires and Invests In Virginia Families
Today, Amy Wentz, Director of Outreach and Engagement for The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement...
The Impact of Recent Tax Choices and Proposals
Tax changes in Virginia during the 2022 session In 2022, the Virginia General Assembly approved a two-year budget (fiscal years...
Richmond’s Tradition of Black-led Labor Organizing: Then and Now
The City of Richmond is the heart of power and politics in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the state capital...