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April 11, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

More than 25 Virginians Travel to D.C., Ask Congressmembers Not to Cut Medicaid and SNAP to Fund Tax Giveaways for Ultra-Wealthy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 25 Virginians traveled to Capitol Hill on Thursday to ask their representatives in Congress not...
April 10, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

U.S. House Passes Budget Framework, Kickstarting Process to Consider Proposal that Would Slash Medicaid and SNAP for Virginians

Proposed Budget Framework Would Mean Massive Cuts that Threaten Medicaid Access for Nearly 2 Million Virginians Today, the U.S. House...
April 5, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

U.S. Senate Passes Budget Framework that Will Harm Virginia Families

Early this morning, the U.S. Senate passed a budget resolution that paves the way for massive cuts to crucial...
March 25, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

Governor’s Budget Choices Attempt To Give Many Misguided and Failed Policies A Second Life

Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
March 24, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

Governor Youngkin’s Minimum Wage Veto Harms 365,000 Working People and Our Economy

Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement regarding...
March 14, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

New Report: U.S. House Bill’s SNAP Cuts Could Blow a $352M Hole in Virginia’s Budget

New Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Report Reveals Devastating Impact Cuts to SNAP Would Have on Virginians, Increasing Risk...
February 25, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

The Commonwealth Institute Statement on U.S. House Budget Resolution

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that would pave the way for massive cuts to critical...
February 24, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

Over 20 Virginia Organizations Demand Congress Reject More Tax Breaks for the Wealthy, Announce Major Tax Advocacy Campaign to Fight for Key Programs Like Medicaid

Today, 21 state-based organizations sent a letter to Virginia’s congressional delegation, calling on them to stand against tax handouts for...
February 20, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

Conference Budget Increases Tax Fairness, Strengthens Public Schools, and Creates Opportunities for Workers

Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
February 2, 2025 | The Commonwealth Institute

Money Committee Budgets Take Critical Steps to Boost Virginia Families

Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on the...
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