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February 21, 2023 | Levi Goren

How Key Budget Choices Compare and What’s at Stake for Virginia Families

Budgets reflect our hopes and dreams for our present and future, and what’s included or excluded has real impacts on...
January 26, 2023 | Megan Davis

Governor’s Budget Heavy on Corporate Tax Cuts, Light on Community Investments

Budget proposals are the clearest expressions of our priorities and values. This year, given Virginia’s stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic,...
June 29, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Mixed Bag: State Budget for Upcoming Two Years Has Important Improvements & Setbacks for Racial Justice

Virginia families deserve a budget that helps them make ends meet and invests in the future. The budget for the...
March 2, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Budget Conferees Should Take Opportunities for Generational Investments

Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate have approved their proposed changes to Virginia’s budgets for the current year and upcoming...
February 16, 2022 | Kathy Mendes

It’s Time To Lift the Arbitrary Staffing Cap for Supporting Students

Every student deserves a safe and healthy school environment where they are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. While teachers have...
January 19, 2022 | Phil Hernandez

Making Teacher Pay Increases Real and Meaningful

Every Virginia student in every zip code should have the opportunity for a high-quality education, and effective teachers are the...
January 18, 2022 | Kathy Mendes

Virginia debe atender su falta de apoyo a los estudiantes que aprenden inglés

en inglés Todos los niños deben tener acceso a una educación excelente. En Virginia, está escrito en la constitución...
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 8, 2021 | Chris Wodicka

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...
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