January 25, 2023
The Half Sheet
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…
March 15, 2023 | Laura Goren
Status Report: What’s Happening With Virginia’s Budget
Virginia’s regular legislative session ended on February 25 without an agreement between the House and Senate on major tax and…
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.
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…
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…
February 2, 2023 | Mel Borja
A Pay Cut Based on Age? Why Lawmakers Should Reject House Bill 1669
After years of advocacy and a recent win to strengthen Virginia’s minimum wage, a bill that further guts the minimum…
January 26, 2023 | Megan Davis
Governor’s Budget Heavy on Corporate Tax Cuts, Light on Community Investments
Budget proposals are the clearest expressions of our priorities and values. This year, given Virginia’s stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic,…
January 25, 2023 | rodrigo
Governor’s Proposed Budget Amendments Prioritize Corporate Interests Above Working People and Families
Teachers and frontline workers helped Virginia navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and are bearing more than their share of harm from…
January 24, 2023 | Freddy Mejia
Outdated Eligibility Rules Leave 13,000 Kids Without Health Coverage Options in Virginia
No parent should have to consider delaying medical care for a sick or injured child due to the fear of…
October 18, 2022 | Fowota Mortoo
Exploring the Links Between Discriminatory Land Policies, Black Farmers, Food Access, & Health Disparities: A Richmond Case Study
Health begins where we live, learn, work and play — and with what we eat. Yet not everyone has access…
September 15, 2022 | Laura Goren
Taking the High Road: New Census Data Shows How Virginians Fared Better Due to Medicaid Expansion, and the Need for More Targeted State Choices
This post has been updated to correct median household income data. New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s…
June 30, 2022 | Mel Borja
Defending Progress for Working People and Families: Summary of 2022 Legislative Action
Introduction Virginia has taken steps in recent years to become a state where working people have more voice and greater…