March 26, 2026
The Half Sheet
Virginia’s Health Budget Responds to Federal Harm, Work Remains to Expand Access to Care
Health care should be accessible and affordable for everyone in Virginia, regardless of their income or immigration status. In…
Building Opportunity: A Racial Equity Analysis of Virginia’s 2026 Budget Choices
Every person in every community deserves to have what they need to thrive. Yet historic and ongoing discrimination has…
Where Virginia Schools Stand
en español First published Sept. 25, 2025; last updated July 23, 2026 Children in…
Virginia’s Data Center Tax Debate: What Changed and Why It Matters
Everyone wants Virginia to be a place where families can put down roots, find fulfilling and secure jobs, and…
State Budget Takes Small Steps Forward for Students, Funding Formula Overhaul Still Ahead
Every child in Virginia deserves access to high-quality, well-resourced public schools where they can learn and thrive, no matter…
Virginia Takes Some Steps to Protect Immigrant Communities, More to Do in 2027
Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, deserves the opportunity to go to school, work, and places of worship without…
New Protections for Working People Set to Become Law in Virginia, More Work Remains
Working people in the South deserve the same protections and rights as workers elsewhere. Yet for too long, wealthy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.