Immigration
New Community-Driven Policy Agenda a Strong Foundation for Transformative Change in Virginia
Richmond, VA — After several months of working with and listening to community leaders and partners about the needs of...
A Closer Look: Black Immigrants to Virginia’s Economy and Communities
Black immigrants living in Virginia are vital to the state’s economy and communities, helping to enrich and sustain communities during...
State of Working Virginia
This is a joint report with Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP). Introduction No matter what we do...
Conference Budget Proposal Makes Notable Investments in Working Families and Public Education, Yet More Work Remains
Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI) released the following statement on...
Session 2022: Key Budget Policy Choices
Comparing House, Senate, and conference budget proposals to the current budget House and Senate budget negotiators have submitted their proposed...
New Report Finds Insufficient State Support and Troubling Outcomes for Virginia English Learner Students
Virginia’s English learner student population faces significant barriers to education and the state is falling short in providing adequate resources...
Changing Gears: Addressing Virginia’s Persistent Lack of Support for English Learner Students
Executive Summary Every student should have access to a high-quality education. Yet new analysis finds that Virginia’s English Learner (EL)...
Woven Together: The State of Immigrants in Virginia’s Economy
Virginia’s workforce is one of the most highly educated and highest earning in the nation and forms the backbone of...
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...