The Half Sheet
Design Matters: Refundable Tax Credits are a Building Block for a Fairer Tax Code
Our state tax code is an essential tool to support our communities. However, Virginia still has an upside-down tax code,…
How Does Virginia’s State Budget Work?
Originally published July 12, 2023; Updated October 24, 2025 en español Why the budget matters Creating broadly shared opportunity…
¿Como funciona el presupuesto estatal de Virginia?
en inglés Razón por la que importa el presupuesto Creando oportunidades ampliamente compartidas requiere invertir nuestros recursos en los…
Virginia’s Federal Jobs Landscape Amid a Potential Federal Shutdown
In response to the pending federal shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2025, this adaptation of a March 2025 TCI…
Where Virginia Schools Stand
Children in every community should be able to go to a high-quality public school where they can learn and thrive.
La situación actual de las escuelas en Virginia
Niñes en cada comunidad deberían poder asistir a una escuela pública de alta calidad donde puedan aprender y tener éxito. …
SOQ and LCI: What They Are and How They Impact School Funding
Virginia’s students, parents, and teachers all want our students to have a high-quality education. We know that students need resources…
Money Matters for Student Outcomes: A Brief Research Summary
Every child growing up in Virginia should have the chance to learn and thrive, and that includes help to overcome…
Resumen: Impactos Económicos y Fiscal de Deportaciones Masivas
en inglés Nuestros vecinos inmigrantes se mudan a los Estados Unidos en busca de seguridad, una mejor vida para…
Summary: The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation in Virginia
en Español Our neighbors who are immigrants move to the United States to seek safety, build a better life…
Segregation by Race and Income Still Shapes Educational Opportunity in Virginia
More Diverse Schools Help Students in the Classroom All students — no matter what they look like or where they…
47,000: Protecting Medicaid for Virginia Veterans
Medicaid provides a critical source of health coverage for military veterans, regardless of TRICARE enrollment. But proposals moving through Congress…