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Governor’s budget proposal falls short of meeting community needs, prioritizes the wealthy
Correction: A previous version of this statement said the governor’s proposal relies on $3.8 billion in one-time...
Tax Policy Proposal Could Raise $1 Billion to Invest in Education, Housing, and More
Just before the governor unveils his budget proposal, The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) has released a new report outlining a proposal...
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...
The Commonwealth Institute and TCI United Sign First Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and TCI United, its staff union, announced the ratification of their inaugural collective bargaining...
New Census Data Shows Pandemic Protections Led to Fewer Virginians Without Health Coverage; Continued High Child Poverty Rates and Expiration of Federal Boosts Requires Robust State Policy Response
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) offer a picture of how Virginians fared in...
Statement: Budget Compromise Rejects Proposed Tax Handouts for Corporations, Millionaires and Invests In Virginia Families
Today, Amy Wentz, Director of Outreach and Engagement for The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement...
Two Commonwealth’s Attorneys Announce Policy to Reduce Court Debt Collection Fees
Today, two Commonwealth’s Attorneys — the Hon. Buta Biberaj (Loudoun) and the Hon. Ramin Fatehi (Norfolk) — are announcing a...
New Poll: 80% of Virginia Voters Believe Profitable Corporations and the Wealthy Do Not Pay Enough in Taxes
62% of VA Voters believe lawmakers should not cut taxes, because cuts would harm the quality of state services, make...
WATCH: Virginia Parents, Elected Officials Call for Lawmakers to Prioritize Families Over Corporations
Watch the full press conference HERE Virginia parents, elected officials, and The Commonwealth Institute held a press conference on...
Why Education is a Big Topic in Virginia Budget Convo
New TCI report provides background on Virginia’s education funding problems, how that impacts Virginia students, and what’s before legislators this...