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Virginia Needs an Updated Budget to Address Economic and Health Challenges
A lot has changed since April when legislators approved a state budget amid significant uncertainty. After six months, we have...
This Recession is Different: Hardship among Asian American Communities and the Need for State Policy Solutions
The economy shows some signs of recovering from the worst of the pandemic-driven recession, yet the share of working people...
Medicaid Expansion Drops Uninsured Rate to 7.9% in Virginia in 2019
Newly released ACS Census data indicates decline in uninsured rate, first to document impact of Medicaid expansion RICHMOND, VA –...
After Saving Big on Medicaid, It’s Time for Lawmakers to Reinvest
Quality health care is essential to our well-being at any time and, in the midst of a pandemic, Virginia should...
Budget Priorities to Advance Racial Justice and Meet COVID-19 Challenges
Much has changed in Virginia, across the United States, and around the world since the General Assembly first adopted a...
Budget Choices for Today and Tomorrow: Learning Lessons from the Great Recession and Setting Virginia on a More Equitable Path
Executive Summary As Virginia policymakers prepare for a special session to address the state budget and policing reforms, this report...
Video: It’s Time to Dismantle Virginia’s “40-Quarter Rule”
The U.S. government requires that lawful permanent residents–immigrants with legal status–reside in the country for five years in order to...
New report highlights the role a state PFML program can play in advancing health & economic equity
As Virginia policymakers discuss how to address racial health disparities, consideration should be given to the intersection of labor policy...
Time Off to Care: Melissa’s Story
Melissa Alexander is a 16-year resident of Prince William County and devoted wife, teacher, mother and caregiver. Melissa cared for...