The Half Sheet

One of the primary purposes of the Medicaid program is to give individuals and families with low incomes an opportunity to access affordable and quality health coverage. This past January, Virginia

We all want to live in a society where every child has a chance to reach their full potential and every parent can support their family with dignity. Yet, as shown in a new study of economic immobility, entrenched barriers mean too many families – particularly families of color – are left without those opportunities.

he welcoming of a child should be an exciting time for families. People that call Virginia home hope to have good health outcomes for mothers and their child while starting their new journey as a family. Unfortunately,

For Virginia’s communities to thrive, the state needs to make ongoing investments, and that includes safe, well-maintained roads and highways. In Virginia, serious investments must include a serious discussion about revenues.

Earning a paycheck should mean being able to provide for one’s family. However, many of Virginia’s low-income working families are struggling to make ends meet to keep up with rising costs like rent and expensive child care. A new federal proposal,

Legislators have the opportunity to take action on April 3 to strengthen our communities so that every Virginian, no matter what they look like or where they were born, has a better shot at reaching their full potential.

Every parent, every teacher knows that each child is not the same. They have different strengths, interests, habits, and yes, different challenges too. So when it comes to allocating resources to schools,

In Virginia, public services such as education, health, and public safety are often undertaken in partnership between the state and local governments. This partnership may seem

Virginians of every immigration status are paying taxes and contributing to our economy and communities. The 2019 General Assembly session provided a few key opportunities to improve the livelihoods of unauthorized residents in Virginia. Unfortunately,

During the 2019 General Assembly session, Virginia lawmakers passed important legislation to better align our state and local sales tax with the modern economy. Starting in July,

State budgets can advance equity or further entrench barriers to opportunity for people of color that have been systematically shaped through policy decisions.

While many of the House and Senate amendments cut the introduced budget there are some areas where one or both chambers have offered improvements. One is the Senate’s proposal