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October 4, 2023

Virginia Families Can Now Claim an Improved EITC, and Policymakers Can Build on its Success

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January 16, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Junk Health Plan Savings Come at a Cost

Legislation has been proposed to expand Association (AHP) and Short-Term, Limited-Duration (STLD) health insurance plans in Virginia. These types of plans,
Health Care
January 8, 2019 | Levi Goren

Better Together: Virginia Should Help Make Work Pay by Strengthening Both the Minimum Wage and Earned Income Tax Credit

Every child in Virginia should go to sleep at night without worrying about whether there will be food for a full day’s meals, and every Virginia parent should know that if they go out and work a full-time job they’ll bring home enough to feed their family and keep a roof overhead.
Budget & Revenue
January 4, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Speak Out Against Virginia’s Costly Work Documentation Program Proposal

More than 200,000 newly eligible adults have gained access to quality and affordable health insurance on January 1 through Virginia’s expanded Medicaid coverage. Despite this early success of expansion, there is a separate threat to the Medicaid program in the form of a work documentation requirement and
Health Care
December 14, 2018 | Chris Duncombe

Governor Northam Sets the Stage for Improving K-12 Investments

This week Governor Northam announced a series of investments in Virginia’s public schools that he will include in his amendments to the state’s 2018-2020 budget.
Education
November 28, 2018 | Chris Wodicka

The EITC Boosts Opportunities for Communities of Color

State and local taxes play an important role in shaping economic opportunity. These tax revenues pay for the schools, roads, parks, and libraries that create a foundation for thriving communities.
Budget & Revenue
November 20, 2018 | Chris Duncombe

State Leaders Have Opportunity to Prioritize Prevention in School Safety Debate

Last Wednesday, the House Select Committee on School Safety had their final meeting to discuss the 24 priority recommendations put forth by House Speaker Kirk Cox. The wide-ranging proposals
Education
November 15, 2018 | Freddy Mejia

Survivors of Domestic Violence Need Health Care, Not Hurdles

Survivors of domestic violence may face additional barriers to accessing Medicaid coverage if work requirement exemptions are taken away from them.
Health Care
November 13, 2018 | Levi Goren

No Same-Day Delivery: Virginia Communities Deserve Time to Consider Amazon Deal

Announcements of job projections related to economic development deals can be exciting opportunities for elected officials, but it’s critical that elected leadership, media, and the rest of us take a careful look at the realistic benefits and drawbacks of the deal, including related public subsidies and the tradeoffs that come with adding thousands – or tens of thousands – of jobs.
Economic Opportunity
November 8, 2018 | Chris Wodicka

Veterans and Their Families Deserve Full Credit

About 55,000 veteran and military families in Virginia currently receive the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Virginia has its own
Budget & Revenue
November 2, 2018 | Freddy Mejia

Short Term Health Plans A Short-Sighted Option for Virginians

State lawmakers have an opportunity to protect individuals in Virginia against the bait and switch of short-term, limited duration (STLD) health insurance plans.
Health Care
October 23, 2018 | Levi Goren

Proposed Public Charge Changes Would Be Harmful, But There’s Still Time To Stop Them

For over a century, the Statue of Liberty has proclaimed a promise of the United States as a refuge and dream for “huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.”
Immigration
October 17, 2018 | Chris Wodicka

Virginia’s Tax System Is Upside Down

Virginia’s state and local taxes help to shape economic opportunity across the state. Unfortunately, the current state and local tax system is upside down.
Budget & Revenue
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