Economic Opportunity
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...
Tax Proposals Would Reduce Resources for Education, Transportation, and Other Priorities
When the state invests in social goods that benefit all of us like schools, health care, and the environment, our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most Local Public Employees Are Paid Too Little to Reasonably Support a Family; Collective Bargaining Would Reduce Pay Disparities and Improve Services
New reports provide local and regional data for 2 cities in Hampton Roads With the recent lifting of a ban...
Rebuilding Stronger for Virginia Beach: Collective Bargaining Advances Equity and Strengthens Families
Virginia Beach is a vibrant, diverse community where people choose to live and work together for better opportunities for all...
Prioritizing Public Workers: How Collective Bargaining Can Help Public Employees in Newport News Achieve an Equitable and Quality Workplace
Newport News is a diverse community filled with rich and unique history. The city is working to transform into a...