Economic Opportunity
Still Moving Forward: Continued Opportunities to Create Good Jobs in Virginia
In the wake of the pandemic, the federal government unleashed historic investments to accelerate the clean energy transition, rebuild...
Virginia’s Federal Jobs Landscape Amid a Potential Federal Shutdown
In response to the pending federal shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2025, this adaptation of a March 2025...
Trump’s Signature Budget Bill to Cost Virginia Families More Each Year
Although some costs remain unknown, federal cuts to SNAP alone are expected to cost Virginia up to $355 million...
More Hungry People, Less State Money: Impacts from the OBBB SNAP Cuts
Access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food options is a key component to making sure Virginia families have what...
New Data Shows Overall Steady Health Coverage and Progress for Family Incomes and Poverty in 2024; Trump-backed Policies Likely to Reverse Course
Concerning changes for Black households in 2024 may also worsen in 2025 The United States Census Bureau released...
Collective Bargaining for State Employees Could Improve Virginia Services and Workforce Stability
Virginia denies its state employees the right to collectively negotiate their pay, benefits, or other working conditions, leading to...
Building a More Equitable Commonwealth: The Case for Collective Bargaining Rights for Virginia State Employees
Working people should be able to join together with their coworkers to have a voice in shaping their working...
Virginia Impact Report: How the Congressional Reconciliation Bill will Impact Our Communities
We all want to live in a place where people have enough to eat and can access medical care...
New Report Summarizes Harm of House Reconciliation Bill for Virginia
House bill and inaction on enhanced ACA subsidies to take away health coverage from roughly 16 million nationally and...