March 26, 2026
The Half Sheet
Virginia’s Criminal Legal System Will be More Fair After This Legislative Session — What Changed and What’s Next
Virginia’s criminal legal system should treat people fairly — no matter their race or income. This legislative session, lawmakers took…
Bold Action Needed: Virginia’s Budget Can Restore Coverage for Thousands
Due to federal inaction, families across Virginia are making difficult decisions about whether to pay for rising health care premiums…
Senate Budget Invests More in Public Schools with Data Center Revenue
Improving public schools so that every child can learn and thrive is a top priority for Virginia families, and it…
What’s at Stake in Virginia’s Budget Negotiations: Revenue Choices and Affordability
When the Virginia General Assembly adjourned on March 14 without a negotiated budget between its two chambers, decisions about new…
Support Virginia Communities by Supporting Health Safety Net Facilities
Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care services — no matter how much money is in their wallet. Across…
Virginia’s Budget Opportunity: Turning Fair Tax Choices into Needed Investments
Every Virginia family deserves a fair shot at building a secure life — being able to afford the basics, raise…
Safety, Trust, and Affordability: The Real Costs of Federal Immigration Enforcement in Virginia
Families across Virginia should be able to go to work, study, and seek medical care without fear or intimidation. These…
From History to Harm: Fines and Fees in Virginia — and Who Pays the Price
A just society is one where laws are applied fairly and public systems help people and communities thrive. In Virginia,…
How Key Tax Proposals Would Improve Affordability in Virginia
As lawmakers consider budget proposals, several options would cut taxes and boost income for most families, including increasing Virginia’s refundable…
Virginia Lawmakers: Give Fair Share a Fair Shot
Whether you have $5 or $5 million, we all want to live in thriving communities where the basics are within…
Choosing Care Over Corporate Tax Cuts: A Better Path for Virginia’s Budget
As we envision the Virginia we want to live and grow in, access to affordable health coverage and services is…
From Progress to Permanence and Beyond: Strengthening Virginia’s EITC
Every family in every community deserves to comfortably live on their income, meet the immediate needs of their family, and…