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January 25, 2023

Governor’s Proposed Budget Amendments Prioritize Corporate Interests Above Working People and Families

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September 29, 2023 | Laura Goren

What a Federal Shutdown Would Mean for Virginia

Due to the U.S. Congress not passing funding legislation, there will very likely be a government shutdown beginning Sunday, October…
Budget & Revenue
August 23, 2023 | Laura Goren

K-12 Funding in 2023: What’s Up With That 22% Number?

There was a lot of attention today on the investments in Virginia’s schools that students, parents, and educators successfully fought…
Budget & Revenue Education
July 20, 2023 | Megan Davis

The Impact of Recent Tax Choices and Proposals

Tax changes in Virginia during the 2022 session In 2022, the Virginia General Assembly approved a two-year budget (fiscal years…
Budget & Revenue Economic Opportunity
July 19, 2023 | Mel Borja

Richmond’s Tradition of Black-led Labor Organizing: Then and Now

The City of Richmond is the heart of power and politics in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the state capital…
Economic Opportunity
July 12, 2023 | Laura Goren

How Does Virginia’s State Budget Work?

Why the budget matters Creating broadly shared opportunity requires investing our resources in the building blocks of thriving communities, such…
Budget & Revenue
June 6, 2023 | Megan Davis

Cutting Top Personal Income Tax Boosts the Wealthy, Excludes People with Lower Incomes

With no budget compromise yet from the Virginia General Assembly, $1 billion in untargeted tax cuts that mostly benefit the…
Budget & Revenue Economic Opportunity
May 1, 2023 | Mel Borja

Hampton’s History of Worker Power: What the Past Teaches Us About the Present

The City of Hampton, established in 1610, is one of America’s oldest cities. Known as a vibrant, waterfront community at…
Economic Opportunity
April 3, 2023 | Laura Goren

Status Report: What’s Happening With Virginia’s Budget

First published: March 15, 2023Last updated: April 3, 2023 to reflect current status of the budget process, including the…
Budget & Revenue
March 22, 2023 | Freddy Mejia

Will Virginia Maintain its Health Coverage Progress? To Be (Re)determined

Virginia’s choice in 2018 to expand Medicaid has served as a critical safety net for Virginians during the pandemic as…
Budget & Revenue Health Care
March 1, 2023 | Briana Jones

Don’t Repeat Virginia’s History of Divesting from Public Schools

Every student, regardless of their background, should have access to a high-quality education that will help them reach their potential.
Budget & Revenue Education
February 21, 2023 | Laura Goren

How Key Budget Choices Compare and What’s at Stake for Virginia Families

Budgets reflect our hopes and dreams for our present and future, and what’s included or excluded has real impacts on…
Budget & Revenue Economic Opportunity Education Health Care
February 3, 2023 | Megan Davis

Virginia Families Can Now Claim an Improved EITC, and Policymakers Can Build on its Success

This tax season, qualifying families can claim more of the Virginia work credit that they earned when filing their tax…
Economic Opportunity

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