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December 8, 2021

Tax Proposals Would Reduce Resources for Education, Transportation, and Other Priorities

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May 10, 2021 | Freddy Mejia

It’s Time to Cover All Kids

Every child should have every opportunity for a healthy start, and that includes having access to comprehensive health coverage. Unfortunately,…
Health Care Immigration
May 3, 2021 | Laura Goren

Taking Stock and Looking Forward: Virginia’s Economy and Policies to Build a Stronger Future

With many schools resuming in-person classes, an acceleration of vaccine rollout, and positive reports about how many jobs are being…
Economic Opportunity
February 18, 2021 | Phil Hernandez

Virginia Poised to Become A National Leader On Expungement Reform

Lawmakers have arrived at a proposed compromise on legislation that would expand Virginia’s restrictive expungement law by including…
Decriminalizing Poverty
February 4, 2021 | Chris Wodicka

Compromise House Conformity Bill Takes Fiscally Responsible Approach on Business Tax Deductions

Economic hardship has sharply increased at the highest rate in over 50 years. In Virginia, families and communities across the…
Budget & Revenue
January 28, 2021 | Freddy Mejia

For Today and Tomorrow: Increasing Health Coverage for Undocumented Virginians

COVID-19 has reminded us that our health and well-being are highly intertwined with that of our neighbors, and that our…
Health Care Immigration
October 14, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Virginia Needs an Updated Budget to Address Economic and Health Challenges

A lot has changed since April when legislators approved a state budget amid significant uncertainty. After six months, we have…
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October 6, 2020 | Chris Duncombe

Enrollment Losses Could Have Big Impacts on Schools Unless Lawmakers Take Action Now

Among the many uncertainties that schools faced going into this school year was how many students would enroll and what…
Education
October 1, 2020 | Chris Wodicka

This Recession is Different: Hardship among Asian American Communities and the Need for State Policy Solutions

The economy shows some signs of recovering from the worst of the pandemic-driven recession, yet the share of working people…
Economic Opportunity Health Care Immigration
September 17, 2020 | Laura Goren

New Census Income and Poverty Data Shows High Levels of Inequality Even Before Pandemic, Leaving Many At Risk for Hunger and Insecurity

High housing costs and income inequality meant even before the pandemic many families in Virginia did not have the means…
Economic Opportunity
September 10, 2020 | Phil Hernandez

Virginia is For Second Chances: Landmark Expungement Reform Moves Forward

Virginia is on the cusp of passing landmark expungement reform, which could help extend a second chance to those with…
Decriminalizing Poverty
September 8, 2020 | Freddy Mejia

After Saving Big on Medicaid, It’s Time for Lawmakers to Reinvest

Quality health care is essential to our well-being at any time and, in the midst of a pandemic, Virginia should…
Health Care
September 2, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Virginia Families Are Facing Hunger and Instability Due to the Pandemic: Legislators Should Use Available Federal Funds and Reserves to Help

Too many Virginia families and small businesses are struggling to stay afloat and pay their rent or mortgage in the…
Budget & Revenue

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