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The Commonwealth Institute: Advancing racial and economic justice in Virginia through public policy designed in partnership and shaped by research.

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#TciSummit2026 keynote: Tricia Hersey, Author of Rest Is Resistance! Register today // Regístrate hoy: bit.ly/tci-summit26 Cumbre de Políticas de TCI: Tricia Hersey, presentadora principal y autora de Rest Is Resistance.
TCI Policy Summit graphic featuring keynote speaker Tricia Hersey, pictured alongside the cover of her book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto. Text reads: “Author of New York Times bestseller.” The event is November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A teal and blue background features TCI branding and a “Register Today!” message.

ALT TCI Policy Summit graphic featuring keynote speaker Tricia Hersey, pictured alongside the cover of her book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto. Text reads: “Author of New York Times bestseller.” The event is November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A teal and blue background features TCI branding and a “Register Today!” message.

Gráfico de la Cumbre de Políticas anual de TCI con la presentadora principal Tricia Hersey, cuya fotografía aparece junto a la portada de su libro Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto. El texto dice: “Autora del éxito de ventas del NYT”. El evento será el 9 de noviembre, de 8:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. El diseño incluye un fondo azul y turquesa, los logotipos de TCI y el mensaje “¡Regístrate hoy!”.

ALT Gráfico de la Cumbre de Políticas anual de TCI con la presentadora principal Tricia Hersey, cuya fotografía aparece junto a la portada de su libro Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto. El texto dice: “Autora del éxito de ventas del NYT”. El evento será el 9 de noviembre, de 8:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. El diseño incluye un fondo azul y turquesa, los logotipos de TCI y el mensaje “¡Regístrate hoy!”.

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Want to better understand the #VaBudget? Join us Wednesday, Oct. 28, to learn how to find, read, and follow the state budget, including how to track changes. No previous budget experience needed! Register today: bit.ly/nav-va-budgetx
Square graphic with a teal-to-blue gradient background, dollar bills, and the TCI 20th anniversary logo. Text reads: “Understanding and Navigating Virginia’s Budget. Learn how to find, read, and follow Virginia’s budget and track the changes that matter. Register today! Wednesday, October 28, 12:00 PM.”

ALT Square graphic with a teal-to-blue gradient background, dollar bills, and the TCI 20th anniversary logo. Text reads: “Understanding and Navigating Virginia’s Budget. Learn how to find, read, and follow Virginia’s budget and track the changes that matter. Register today! Wednesday, October 28, 12:00 PM.”

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Federal Medicaid changes will make it harder for people to keep health coverage. TCI brings a policy & research perspective to the new Virginia United Coalition, where we'll work with others to keep people connected to care & identify barriers to access. virginiamercury.com/2026/10/…

New coalition aims to keep Virginians covered as Medicaid rules tighten  • Virginia Mercury

Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa on Monday announced the Virginia United Coalition, formalizing a partnership that builds on a series of roundtable meetings with him...

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Virginia has choices. Our updated revenue menu outlines options to make the tax code more fair and raise revenue for schools, health care, and more. Updated estimates and more options ahead of Monday's tax policy meeting. ⤵️ #VaBudget #TaxFairness4Va thecommonwealthinstitute.org…

Policy Choices to Protect and Increase Investment in Virginia Communities - The Commonwealth...

Reforming Virginia’s tax code can create a fairer system, strengthen communities, and help us invest in the future. Here are some options.

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Missed our first #VaBudget webinar? It's okay! You have a second chance to join us on Wednesday, 10/21, at 6 pm: bit.ly/va-budget-advocacyx

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In part one of our two part webinar series, learn how Virginia’s budget shapes the issues you care about, when key decisions are made, and practical ways to make your voice heard. No budget experience needed. Register today: bit.ly/TCI-budget-webinar
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In part one of our two part webinar series, learn how Virginia’s budget shapes the issues you care about, when key decisions are made, and practical ways to make your voice heard. No budget experience needed. Register today: bit.ly/TCI-budget-webinar
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For 20 years, TCI has worked alongside partners and communities to turn strong research into real change across Virginia. Join us for 20 & Beyond, our 20th anniversary reception, Nov 9 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Register: bit.ly/TCI-is-20 #Tci20andBeyond #TciFiscal
A promotional image for TCI's 20th Anniversary Reception. The central text reads "20 & Beyond." Event details include November 9, 5:00 PM, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Photos of people celebrating are placed around the text. A button at the bottom says, "Secure your ticket today!"

ALT A promotional image for TCI's 20th Anniversary Reception. The central text reads "20 & Beyond." Event details include November 9, 5:00 PM, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Photos of people celebrating are placed around the text. A button at the bottom says, "Secure your ticket today!"

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Health care, food access, schools, workers' rights, immigrant protections — policy shapes it all. Save your spot at TCI's Policy Summit before early bird pricing ends October 8 Register: bit.ly/TCI-Policy-Summit-202… La atención médica, el acceso a alimentos, las escuelas, los derechos de los trabajadores, la protección de los inmigrantes — las políticas lo definen todo. Asegura tu lugar en la Cumbre de Políticas de TCI antes de que termine el plazo de inscripción temprana 8 de octubre.
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Did you know Virginia bills people for the court-appointed lawyer they qualified for because they couldn't afford one? Or for choosing a jury trial? Most people don't bit.ly/va-counsel-jury-fees

Paying for Your Own Rights: Constitutional Fees (Counsel and Jury Fees) - The Commonwealth Institute

Virginia counsel and jury fees put a price on constitutional rights. Other states have ended them. Here's how Virginia can too.

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#VaLeg leaders, #HealthCare providers, patient advocates, TCI, @ProtectCareVA, and other orgs warned that these cuts would push people off coverage, strain rural providers & increase state costs. We remain united in calling on Congress to reverse course. virginiamercury.com/2026/09/…

Voters could move Congress to revisit H.R. 1 healthcare overhaul, Kaine and McClellan say •...

It would still be a long shot, he and  U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, noted. But since H.R. 1 passed, every member of Congress has spent time in their districts hearing from their consti...

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This year, WA, ME, HI, and RI approved new or higher tax rates on million-dollar incomes — raising revenue for schools, health care, affordability, and other priorities. TCI's updated Fair Share report looks at the growing momentum in other states and the choices Virginia could still make. As the state's long-term revenue outlooks grows less certain due to federal policy choices, a Fair Share tax could provide an ongoing source of revenue while making our tax code more fair. bit.ly/fair-share-tax-virgin…

Fair Share Taxes: A Simple, Effective Solution to Invest in Our Communities - The Commonwealth...

A simple, effective solution to make sure everyone pays their fair share so that we can invest in all of us: a Fair Share tax in Virginia.

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What would a new school funding formula mean for communities across Virginia? TCI’s illustrative model lets you test different options such as base funding and add-ons for students who need more support and see the impact by school division. Try it out here: bit.ly/K-12-Funding-Model

A Better Formula is Possible: Modeling K-12 Funding Options for Virginia - The Commonwealth...

See how changes to the Virginia school funding formula could affect students, communities, and funding for school divisions across the state.

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Gov. Spanberger said Virginia has more work to do on data centers. We agree. That means protecting our health, water & electricity AND making sure the industry pays its fair share to #FundOurSchools, #HealthCare, transportation, and more #VaLeg thecommonwealthinstitute.org…

Virginia’s Data Center Tax Debate: Context for the Conversations Ahead - The Commonwealth Institute

What Virginia’s data center tax break means for tax fairness, state and local revenue, and the growing debate over the industry’s impacts.

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Save the Date! Join us at TCI's Annual Policy Summit on Monday, November 9 at Virginia Museum of History and Culture for a day of conversation, connection, and ideas that can shape our future. #TCISummit2026
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In June 2024, Virginia closed four correctional facilities as reforms reduced the prison population. That decision is projected to save $118.6 million over two years. Reforms helped reduce the prison population, generating documented savings. More fully accounting for the savings created by reforms could help lawmakers invest more in what creates safer communities and helps people thrive. bit.ly/criminal-legal-reform…

Criminal Legal Reform in Virginia is Working. The State Should Count All the Savings - The Common...

Criminal legal reform in Virginia has reduced incarceration and saved money. The state should account for those savings to invest in what works.

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Tax-free weekends are popular, but they aren't the most effective way to help families. Virginia can do better with policies like a #CommonwealthKidsCredit that could provide more meaningful support to families who need it most. pilotonline.com/2026/08/05/e…

Editorial: Tax-free weekends are bad policy but don’t tell Virginians

What’s pitched as a benefit for consumers often causes more headaches, and not enough relief, for what it is intended to accomplish.

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Health care should be accessible for everyone in VA no matter your income or immigration status. Federal cuts threaten coverage for 260K+ Virginians. This year's budget fights back: $150M in ACA relief, funding for free clinics, and more. The work continues. bit.ly/virginia-budget-medic…

Virginia’s Health Budget Responds to Federal Harm, Work Remains to Expand Access to Care - The...

Virginia's 2026 budget invests in Medicaid, ACA relief, and free clinics to soften H.R. 1's coverage losses. See what lawmakers funded

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Everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Virginia's new budget makes real investments in racial equity — school funding, home care worker wages, Medicaid protections, and more. There's still work ahead, but this is what progress looks like. Read our full analysis > bit.ly/2026-budget-racial-eq…

Building Opportunity: A Racial Equity Analysis of Virginia’s 2026 Budget Choices - The Commonwealth...

Every person in every community deserves to have what they need to thrive. Yet historic and ongoing discrimination has created barriers that continue to limit opportunity for many Black and Latino...

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