Health Care
Virginia’s Families and Communities Need Support Now: State Budget Options for a Stronger, More Equitable Recovery
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has created widespread hardship across Virginia and around the globe. As hospitalizations continue...
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 –...
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...
Statewide PFML: A Critical Step Toward Racial, Economic, and Health Equity
Everyone should have the ability to take time away from work to care for themselves and loved ones without risking...
Tara Gibson, David Broder and Michael Cassidy column: COVID-19 sheds new light on paid family leave
appeared in Richmond Times-Dispatch Since long before the current public health crisis began, families...