Economic Opportunity
Conference Budget Increases Tax Fairness, Strengthens Public Schools, and Creates Opportunities for Workers
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
Money Committee Budgets Take Critical Steps to Boost Virginia Families
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
Investing in a Commonwealth Kids Credit Means Investing in a Healthier Virginia
We all want to live in a state where each family has the resources needed to give their children a...
Governor’s Budget Amendments Miss Key Opportunities, TCI to Advocate for More Equitable Choices
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
TCI Launches “Jonei,” Digital Ad Calling for a $15 Minimum Wage for Virginia Workers
Gov. Youngkin vetoed legislation that would have given minimum wage workers a raise The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI)...
Session 2024: Key Budget Policy Choices
Comparing the introduced, legislature-passed, and governor’s amendments for the 2024-2026 budget The governor has released his proposed changes to the...
Modern and Fair: Expanding the Sales Tax to Reflect the “New Economy”
In order to have a budget that makes critical investments in community needs, like public education, health care, and housing,...
Continuing the path to a $15 minimum wage is the right choice for families and our economy
This column originally appeared in Cardinal News As elected officials discuss ways to boost Virginia’s economy, many often overlook...
Support Virginia Families through a Commonwealth Kids Credit
Originally published Jan 17, 2023; Updated Feb 2, 2024 True economic prosperity means that families are doing well and have...