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The Commonwealth Institute: Advancing racial and economic justice in Virginia through public policy designed in partnership and shaped by research.
Richmond
Joined November 2011
Tickets are live! Join us at the Virginia Justice Conference Sept 11–12 in Richmond + Awards & Sneaker Ball Sept 20!.✅ Panels, strategy sessions.✅ Resource fair & expungement clinic.✅ Community & advocacy.Hear from @TCI staff Amy Wentz & Kami Blatt!.
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Smart policy choices can help us navigate what's ahead and make sure people can provide for their families.
Raising the min. wage, strengthening collective bargaining rights, and better access to childcare would help every day people weather the storm . “The status quo is not good enough for a lot of Virginia families,” Goren said. “There’s a lot of folks struggling to make ends meet.”.
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By making sure the wealthy pay their #FairShare, Massachusetts put more resources into schools, public transit, free community college tuition, and MBTA fares. Imagine what #Virginia could accomplish with bold and fair tax choices. 🔗via @FairShare_USA .
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Our tax policy analyst talking about the conclusions you can draw solely from migration data on why people move. ⤵️ . But when it comes to how we can invest in our communities? Well, that's a mouthful.
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Federal lawmakers failed to extend enhanced premium tax credits on the #ACA marketplace in the bill they rushed through last month. Congress still has a chance to act to keep #HealthCare costs from this significant rise.
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During the pandemic, Congress approved the plan that helped many people afford health insurance – enhanced tax credits that were later extended by the Inflation Reduction Act. Now, those enhanced tax...
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Eliminar por la fuerza inmigrantes de nuestras comunidades daña la estructura de nuestra comunidad y viene con un costo significativo fiscal para Virginia y gobiernos locales.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
en inglés Nuestros vecinos inmigrantes se mudan a los Estados Unidos en busca de seguridad, una mejor vida para sus familias, y más – muchas de las mismas razones que personas se mudan dentro del...
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Migration data doesn't tell us much more than if people are moving, who's moving & where they're moving to. It doesn't tell us why. What we do know: Rejecting tax proposals that favor the wealthy helps us invest in our communities. 🔗via @CardinalNewsVA.
cardinalnews.org
The report found that, in 2023, people left Virginia for states with both higher and lower income tax rates. Of the top 10 states people left Virginia for that year, five had lower rates, four had …
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Access to support staff helped DJ graduate high school and think about his future in new ways. Now, thanks to advocates' hard work, increased support staff $$ means even more students will be able to reach their potential. #FundOurSchools.🔗via @8NEWS.
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Henrico County mother Monica Hutchinson was moved to tears when asked about the day her son, DJ, graduated from Hermitage High School.
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📢New report📢. Some politicians spread faulty views about taxes' role in where we move to push tax cuts favoring the wealthy. But there's little evidence taxes impact our choices. Instead, #VaLeg should make bold choices to raise resources & invest in us.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
Virginia migration data doesn't explain why people move. But we do know that state lawmakers can invest in our communities to help every family thrive.
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TCI's Rodrigo Soto during the "Stop the Billionaire Giveaway" tour📢. "The fight for the people of Virginia isn't over.". We remain committed to working w/ @FairShare_USA & state partners to make sure people stay informed & to fight for policies that prioritize everyday families.
“The recently-passed reconciliation bill marks the biggest setback on the progress you've been able to make in health care ever. It also marks the biggest cut to food assistance ever. And to make matters worse, all these cuts are being done to fund massive tax giveaways to
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Join @FOS_VA for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7pm to learn more about state and federal school funding policy. Plus, share your perspective on public school funding issues! RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: #FundOurSchools
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We're proud to join @FairShare_USA on their national bus tour to spread the word about the harm that the OBBB will have on #Virginia families. We hope to see you this Sunday! Register for the event here:
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Good public policy helps make sure every family has the resources to thrive. Thanks to the work of advocates & policy champions, #Virginia gets a shout out for improving our #EITC in the 2025 #VaLeg session. Smart choices help build a stronger Virginia.
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Refundable tax credits were a big part of state tax policy conversations this year. In 2025, nine states improved or created Child Tax Credits or Earned Income Tax Credits.
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Recent federal choices could cut off access to doctors & services for whole communities. VHHA estimates hospitals could lose $2 billion/yr, potentially forcing closures, esp. in rural areas. #VaLeg can't fully fix this, but we can work to mitigate harm.
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Virginia Medicaid officials warn of billions in potential hospital funding losses and new work requirements affecting 600,000 residents under President Trump's healthcare changes.
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It's official: #Virginia's #MinimumWage will be $12.77/hr on January 1, tied to the rise in cost of goods. The new min. wage would've been $15, but #VaGov vetoed the bill. We'll continue work to #RaiseTheWageVa so more families can afford the basics.
richmond.com
Virginia’s minimum wage will rise on Jan. 1 from the current $12.41 an hour to $12.77, the state Department of Labor and Industry said.
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RT @FOS_VA: We are holding another Town Hall on 8/12 - virtual this time!. If you missed our Richmond event this is a great opportunity to….
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