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February 20, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Budget Proposals by the House of Delegates and Senate Chart Different Approaches On Tax Policy, Funding For Public Education

Today, the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI) released the following statement on the budget proposals put forward by committees...
February 4, 2022 | Ashley Kenneth

Ashley Kenneth column: Youngkin administration should take a more responsible, targeted tax policy approach

This op-ed originally appeared in Richmond Times-Dispatch On the issue of taxes, Virginians have seen two competing visions in...
January 28, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit Would Support Working Families across the Commonwealth

New data analysis from The Commonwealth Institute shows impact of the EITC in every district under the newly drawn legislative...
January 27, 2022 | Mel Borja

Coming Together in Richmond City: Collective Bargaining Advances Equity and Strengthens Families

The City of Richmond is a dynamic community at the heart of our commonwealth. It is also one of the...
January 27, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Most Richmond City Employees Are Paid Too Little to Reasonably Support a Family; Collective Bargaining Would Reduce Turnover Costs and Pay Disparities, Improve Services

New report provides local data for the City of Richmond and supplements recent reports on Fairfax and Loudoun counties and...
January 26, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Gov. Youngkin Budget Proposals Ignore Families with Greatest Needs, Create Retroactive Tax Giveaways for Businesses

TCI analysis shows new governor’s budget proposals would do little to help struggling families and instead reduce the ability of...
January 21, 2022 | Chris Wodicka

Youngkin Administration’s Proposals Would Sharply Reduce State Resources, Largely Exclude Working Families with the Lowest Incomes

We all want a prosperous state with thriving communities. And our tax code can be a tool to advance racial...
January 14, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Important Steps Forward in Virginia’s Budget

State budget proposals offer a significant opportunity to make important investments in our communities and to make sure that everyone...
December 14, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute

Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit Proposal Would Provide Direct Support to Virginia Families Who Need it Most

Lawmakers should consider additional tax policies that strengthen Virginia’s budget and communities Earlier today, Gov. Ralph Northam proposed several tax...
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