December 8, 2021
The Half Sheet
April 4, 2022 | Briana Jones
The TANF to Economic Security Pipeline: Why Legislators Should Continue TANF Progress
That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation,…
March 29, 2022 | Chris Wodicka
Gas Tax Proposal Misses the Mark: Majority of “Savings” Would Flow to Oil Industry and People Who Don’t Live in Virginia
Note: The wording in the first paragraph was revised to clarify that Gov. Youngkin’s proposal…
March 21, 2022 | Laura Goren
Costly for Everyone: Presuming People Should Be Held Pre-Trial Has Significant Economic and Fiscal Costs
The right to due process and a presumption of innocence are central to promoting fairness and justice within our criminal…
March 2, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute
Budget Conferees Should Take Opportunities for Generational Investments
Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate have approved their proposed changes to Virginia’s budgets for the current year and upcoming…
February 16, 2022 | Kathy Mendes
It’s Time To Lift the Arbitrary Staffing Cap for Supporting Students
Every student deserves a safe and healthy school environment where they are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. While teachers have…
February 2, 2022 | Freddy Mejia
Cubriendo a todos los niños en el 2022: 13,000 niños no deberían tener que esperar otro año
en inglés Todos los niños de Virginia deberían de tener acceso a una cobertura de salud completa y económicamente…
January 26, 2022 | Freddy Mejia
Covering All Kids in 2022: 13,000 Children Shouldn’t Have to Wait Another Year
en Español Every child in Virginia should have access to affordable and comprehensive health coverage. Yet many barriers stand…
January 21, 2022 | Chris Wodicka
Youngkin Administration’s Proposals Would Sharply Reduce State Resources, Largely Exclude Working Families with the Lowest Incomes
We all want a prosperous state with thriving communities. And our tax code can be a tool to advance racial…
January 19, 2022 | Phil Hernandez
Making Teacher Pay Increases Real and Meaningful
Every Virginia student in every zip code should have the opportunity for a high-quality education, and effective teachers are the…
January 18, 2022 | Kathy Mendes
Virginia debe atender su falta de apoyo a los estudiantes que aprenden inglés
en inglés Todos los niños deben tener acceso a una educación excelente. En Virginia, está escrito en la constitución…
January 18, 2022 | Kathy Mendes
Virginia Must Address Its Lack of Support for English Learner Students
en Español Every child should have access to an excellent education. In Virginia, it is written into the state…
January 14, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute
Important Steps Forward in Virginia’s Budget
State budget proposals offer a significant opportunity to make important investments in our communities and to make sure that everyone…