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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...
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...
November 19, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute

Kenneth: House Passage of Build Back Better Legislation Takes Transformational Investments One Step Closer to the Finish Line

TCI applauds critical vote to rebuild our economy and address today’s challenges head-on Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO...
November 4, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute

Statement: Passing Build Back Better Legislation Will Improve the Lives of People Across Virginia

The state’s congressional delegation must pass the Build Back Better bill Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The...
October 29, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute

Statement: Build Back Better Framework Represents Historic Opportunity to Improve the Lives of People Across Virginia

The state’s congressional delegation must enact the Build Back Better framework to deliver for Virginia The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal...
October 27, 2021 | Phil Hernandez

Opinion: Biden plan essential to helping Virginia families

This is a joint op-ed authored by Phil Hernandez, Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy for The...
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