January 25, 2023
The Half Sheet
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…
January 14, 2022 | The Commonwealth Institute
Important Steps Forward in Virginia’s Budget
State budget proposals offer a significant opportunity to make important investments in our communities and to make sure that everyone…
January 10, 2022 | Phil Hernandez
The 60 Year Shadow of Court Fines & Fees
Virginia’s criminal legal system should advance justice, treat people fairly, and promote rehabilitation. Yet in Virginia, and across the country,…
December 8, 2021 | Chris Wodicka
Tax Proposals Would Reduce Resources for Education, Transportation, and Other Priorities
When the state invests in social goods that benefit all of us like schools, health care, and the environment, our…
September 8, 2021 | Briana Jones
High Capacity, Low Effort: Virginia’s School Funding is Low Compared to Most Rich States
All students, regardless of their background, should have access to a high-quality education that will help them reach their potential.
September 1, 2021 | Parker Watts
Labor Day Reflections on Race, Power, and Organized Labor In Virginia
In the wake of a pandemic, an economic crisis that affected marginalized communities the hardest, and a global uprising that…
August 24, 2021 | Freddy Mejia
Es Hora de Cubrir a Todos Los Niños
Todos los niños deben de tener la oportunidad de un comienzo saludable, y eso incluye tener acceso a una cobertura…
August 18, 2021 | Parker Watts
The New Child Tax Credit Provides Historic Amounts of Support to Families––It Shouldn’t Stop After This Year
Congress has another opportunity in December 2022 to help families by including the improved Child Tax…
August 17, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute
Use of ARPA Funds a Step Forward, More to be Done to Build a Just Future
Everyone in Virginia deserves the opportunity to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Black and brown…
August 6, 2021 | Laura Goren
At A Glance: Moving Pieces In The Budget Bill
Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate are currently considering the budget amendments that Governor Northam recommended last week. The primary…
July 29, 2021 | The Commonwealth Institute
Summarizing Governor Northam’s Proposed Uses of Flexible Federal Funds
Virginia is receiving $4.3 billion in flexible state fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Governor Northam has…
July 29, 2021 | Katie Zhang
As a State of Many Languages, Virginia Needs Language Access
Public resources should be easily accessible to everyone who needs it, regardless of the language they speak. According to 2019…