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November 15, 2023 | The Commonwealth Institute

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...
November 9, 2022 | Briana Jones

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...
September 1, 2022 | Mel Borja

State of Working Virginia

This is a joint report with Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP). Introduction No matter what we do...
May 31, 2022 | Ashley Kenneth

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...
May 31, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

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...
October 13, 2021 | Sherri Egerton

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...
October 13, 2021 | Chad Stewart

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)...
October 27, 2020 | Levi Goren

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...
August 10, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

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...
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