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January 25, 2023

Governor’s Proposed Budget Amendments Prioritize Corporate Interests Above Working People and Families

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June 29, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Mixed Bag: State Budget for Upcoming Two Years Has Important Improvements & Setbacks for Racial Justice

Virginia families deserve a budget that helps them make ends meet and invests in the future. The budget for the…
Budget & Revenue Decriminalizing Poverty Economic Opportunity Education Health Care Immigration
April 4, 2022 | Briana Jones

The TANF to Economic Security Pipeline: Why Legislators Should Continue TANF Progress

That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation,…
Economic Opportunity
March 29, 2022 | Chris Wodicka

Gas Tax Proposal Misses the Mark: Majority of “Savings” Would Flow to Oil Industry and People Who Don’t Live in Virginia

Note: The wording in the first paragraph was revised to clarify that Gov. Youngkin’s proposal…
Budget & Revenue
March 21, 2022 | Laura Goren

Costly for Everyone: Presuming People Should Be Held Pre-Trial Has Significant Economic and Fiscal Costs

The right to due process and a presumption of innocence are central to promoting fairness and justice within our criminal…
Budget & Revenue Decriminalizing Poverty
March 2, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute

Budget Conferees Should Take Opportunities for Generational Investments

Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate have approved their proposed changes to Virginia’s budgets for the current year and upcoming…
Budget & Revenue Economic Opportunity Education Health Care Immigration
February 16, 2022 | Kathy Mendes

It’s Time To Lift the Arbitrary Staffing Cap for Supporting Students

Every student deserves a safe and healthy school environment where they are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. While teachers have…
Budget & Revenue Education
February 2, 2022 | Freddy Mejia

Cubriendo a todos los niños en el 2022: 13,000 niños no deberían tener que esperar otro año

en inglés Todos los niños de Virginia deberían de tener acceso a una cobertura de salud completa y económicamente…
Budget & Revenue Health Care
January 26, 2022 | Freddy Mejia

Covering All Kids in 2022: 13,000 Children Shouldn’t Have to Wait Another Year

en Español Every child in Virginia should have access to affordable and comprehensive health coverage. Yet many barriers stand…
Budget & Revenue Health Care
January 21, 2022 | Chris Wodicka

Youngkin Administration’s Proposals Would Sharply Reduce State Resources, Largely Exclude Working Families with the Lowest Incomes

We all want a prosperous state with thriving communities. And our tax code can be a tool to advance racial…
Budget & Revenue Economic Opportunity
January 19, 2022 | Phil Hernandez

Making Teacher Pay Increases Real and Meaningful

Every Virginia student in every zip code should have the opportunity for a high-quality education, and effective teachers are the…
Budget & Revenue Education
January 18, 2022 | Kathy Mendes

Virginia debe atender su falta de apoyo a los estudiantes que aprenden inglés

en inglés Todos los niños deben tener acceso a una educación excelente. En Virginia, está escrito en la constitución…
Budget & Revenue Education
January 18, 2022 | Kathy Mendes

Virginia Must Address Its Lack of Support for English Learner Students

en Español Every child should have access to an excellent education. In Virginia, it is written into the state…
Budget & Revenue Education

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