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#Virginia has long underfunded key programs — and federal cuts will only deepen the strain.
#VaLeg faces tough choices, but TCI’s new report outlines commonsense tax reforms that can increase fairness and boost community investment.
#VaBudget
Details ⤵
#VaLeg faces tough choices, but TCI’s new report outlines commonsense tax reforms that can increase fairness and boost community investment.
#VaBudget
Details ⤵
Policy Choices to Protect and Increase Investment in Virginia Communities - The Commonwealth Institute
Reforming Virginia’s tax code can create a fairer system, strengthen communities, and help us invest in the future. Here are some options.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
On #VeteransDay, we honor those who served — and recognize many still face barriers to affordable #HealthCare.
Federal Medicaid cuts will make it more difficult, but Virginia’s leaders can choose solutions that make sure all families get the care they deserve
Federal Medicaid cuts will make it more difficult, but Virginia’s leaders can choose solutions that make sure all families get the care they deserve
Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Especially Harm Virginia Military Members, Veterans, New Parents, and People in Rural Areas - The Commonwealth Institute
No one should have to choose between their health and keeping the lights on. That’s why Medicaid/CHIP plays a critical role across the commonwealth, providing nearly 2 million people in Virginia with ...
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
On #VeteransDay, we honor those who served — and recognize many still face barriers to affordable #HealthCare.
Federal Medicaid cuts will make it more difficult, but Virginia’s leaders can choose solutions that make sure all families get the care they deserve
Federal Medicaid cuts will make it more difficult, but Virginia’s leaders can choose solutions that make sure all families get the care they deserve
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It was wonderful to keynote The Commonwealth Institute’s Annual Policy Summit today! The research, advocacy, & coalition-building done by TCI & partner organizations are always vital, but are even more salient now as we face a multitude of crises in health care, housing, education, & more.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It was wonderful to keynote The Commonwealth Institute’s Annual Policy Summit today! The research, advocacy, & coalition-building done by TCI & partner organizations are always vital, but are even more salient now as we face a multitude of crises in health care, housing, education, & more.
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I hope to see you Monday at the @tcifiscal.bsky.social Policy Summit in Richmond! Our new LG @senatorhashmi.bsky.social is keynoting. Conference brings together policy experts, advocates, and service providers- an intersection we need more often!
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TCI's 2025 Policy Summit - The Commonwealth Institute
Engage with community partners, advocates, and other leading voices at TCI's 2025 Policy Summit to gain new skills and expand our advocacy.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I hope to see you Monday at the @tcifiscal.bsky.social Policy Summit in Richmond! Our new LG @senatorhashmi.bsky.social is keynoting. Conference brings together policy experts, advocates, and service providers- an intersection we need more often!
thecommonwealthinstitute.org/policy-summi...
thecommonwealthinstitute.org/policy-summi...
More families will face difficult choices: put food on the table, pay for other family needs, or seek #HealthCare.
Federal lawmakers must extend enhanced subsidies that help people afford health coverage.
https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/11/01/health-insurance-costs-rise/?share=hoewlc1ps0cehttc0clh
Federal lawmakers must extend enhanced subsidies that help people afford health coverage.
https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/11/01/health-insurance-costs-rise/?share=hoewlc1ps0cehttc0clh
Insurance prices rise and open enrollment begins as advocates call for action
Virginians who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing sharp increases in monthly premiums as open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1.
www.pilotonline.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
More families will face difficult choices: put food on the table, pay for other family needs, or seek #HealthCare.
Federal lawmakers must extend enhanced subsidies that help people afford health coverage.
https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/11/01/health-insurance-costs-rise/?share=hoewlc1ps0cehttc0clh
Federal lawmakers must extend enhanced subsidies that help people afford health coverage.
https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/11/01/health-insurance-costs-rise/?share=hoewlc1ps0cehttc0clh
77% of us agree that Congress should renew the Premium Tax Credit enhancements before they expire this year. It's a no-brainer.
The credit boost helps over 20 million of us cover high medical costs and get the care we need. So why hasn't Congress renewed it already?
#HealthCare
The credit boost helps over 20 million of us cover high medical costs and get the care we need. So why hasn't Congress renewed it already?
#HealthCare
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
77% of us agree that Congress should renew the Premium Tax Credit enhancements before they expire this year. It's a no-brainer.
The credit boost helps over 20 million of us cover high medical costs and get the care we need. So why hasn't Congress renewed it already?
#HealthCare
The credit boost helps over 20 million of us cover high medical costs and get the care we need. So why hasn't Congress renewed it already?
#HealthCare
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The Trump Administration will let millions of Americans go hungry.
I joined @pwcdanica.bsky.social, @voicesforvakids.bsky.social, @tcifiscal.bsky.social, The Federation of Virginia Food Banks and SNAP recipients to urge the USDA to use its reserves to extend SNAP benefits into November.
I joined @pwcdanica.bsky.social, @voicesforvakids.bsky.social, @tcifiscal.bsky.social, The Federation of Virginia Food Banks and SNAP recipients to urge the USDA to use its reserves to extend SNAP benefits into November.
October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Trump Administration will let millions of Americans go hungry.
I joined @pwcdanica.bsky.social, @voicesforvakids.bsky.social, @tcifiscal.bsky.social, The Federation of Virginia Food Banks and SNAP recipients to urge the USDA to use its reserves to extend SNAP benefits into November.
I joined @pwcdanica.bsky.social, @voicesforvakids.bsky.social, @tcifiscal.bsky.social, The Federation of Virginia Food Banks and SNAP recipients to urge the USDA to use its reserves to extend SNAP benefits into November.
It's #FactCheckFriday at TCI, and it seems everyone's involved, including the #PetsOfTCI.
Credibility _is_ the cat's meow.
We know it's rough for many people right now, so Simba hopes he brought you some joy today.
Credibility _is_ the cat's meow.
We know it's rough for many people right now, so Simba hopes he brought you some joy today.
October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's #FactCheckFriday at TCI, and it seems everyone's involved, including the #PetsOfTCI.
Credibility _is_ the cat's meow.
We know it's rough for many people right now, so Simba hopes he brought you some joy today.
Credibility _is_ the cat's meow.
We know it's rough for many people right now, so Simba hopes he brought you some joy today.
"[USDA] has the legal authority and arguably the legal req. to keep as much #SNAP benefits as they can going in November," says TCI's Levi Goren.
"It would be a choice to cut off all benefits on November 1, and that's a choice they should not make."
"It would be a choice to cut off all benefits on November 1, and that's a choice they should not make."
As federal shutdown continues, advocates call for stopgap SNAP funding
As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money.
www.wvtf.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"[USDA] has the legal authority and arguably the legal req. to keep as much #SNAP benefits as they can going in November," says TCI's Levi Goren.
"It would be a choice to cut off all benefits on November 1, and that's a choice they should not make."
"It would be a choice to cut off all benefits on November 1, and that's a choice they should not make."
🔥 #TciSummit2025 sessions are live!
Hear from Sen. Hashmi + explore fair taxes, workers’ rights, immigrant justice, and more.
🗓️ Nov. 10 | Richmond
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/tci-summit25
Hear from Sen. Hashmi + explore fair taxes, workers’ rights, immigrant justice, and more.
🗓️ Nov. 10 | Richmond
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/tci-summit25
TCI's 2025 Policy Summit - The Commonwealth Institute
Engage with community partners, advocates, and other leading voices at TCI's 2025 Policy Summit to gain new skills and expand our advocacy.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🔥 #TciSummit2025 sessions are live!
Hear from Sen. Hashmi + explore fair taxes, workers’ rights, immigrant justice, and more.
🗓️ Nov. 10 | Richmond
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/tci-summit25
Hear from Sen. Hashmi + explore fair taxes, workers’ rights, immigrant justice, and more.
🗓️ Nov. 10 | Richmond
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/tci-summit25
#Virginia has a narrowing but critical window to turn historic federal investments into lasting gains for working people.
We can also take our place among states leading the way in #StrongLaborStandards. Details ⤵️
We can also take our place among states leading the way in #StrongLaborStandards. Details ⤵️
Still Moving Forward: Continued Opportunities to Create Good Jobs in Virginia - The Commonwealth Institute
Virginia can still create good jobs by leveraging federal investments and strong labor standards that build a fair, thriving economy for all.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#Virginia has a narrowing but critical window to turn historic federal investments into lasting gains for working people.
We can also take our place among states leading the way in #StrongLaborStandards. Details ⤵️
We can also take our place among states leading the way in #StrongLaborStandards. Details ⤵️
¡Buenas noticias! 🎉
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social una líder poderosa en educación pública y equidad en Virginia, será la oradora principal de la Cumbre de Políticas 2025 de TCI el 10 de noviembre.
¡Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social una líder poderosa en educación pública y equidad en Virginia, será la oradora principal de la Cumbre de Políticas 2025 de TCI el 10 de noviembre.
¡Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
October 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
¡Buenas noticias! 🎉
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social una líder poderosa en educación pública y equidad en Virginia, será la oradora principal de la Cumbre de Políticas 2025 de TCI el 10 de noviembre.
¡Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social una líder poderosa en educación pública y equidad en Virginia, será la oradora principal de la Cumbre de Políticas 2025 de TCI el 10 de noviembre.
¡Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
Exciting news! 🎉
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social — a leading voice for education & equity in Virginia — will keynote TCI’s 2025 Policy Summit on Nov. 10.
Register by Oct. 12 & save $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social — a leading voice for education & equity in Virginia — will keynote TCI’s 2025 Policy Summit on Nov. 10.
Register by Oct. 12 & save $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
October 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Exciting news! 🎉
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social — a leading voice for education & equity in Virginia — will keynote TCI’s 2025 Policy Summit on Nov. 10.
Register by Oct. 12 & save $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social — a leading voice for education & equity in Virginia — will keynote TCI’s 2025 Policy Summit on Nov. 10.
Register by Oct. 12 & save $25! bit.ly/tci-summit25
Join us on Wednesday. Register today.
Únase a nosotros el miércoles. Regístrese hoy.
bit.ly/tci-fed-impacts
Únase a nosotros el miércoles. Regístrese hoy.
bit.ly/tci-fed-impacts
October 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join us on Wednesday. Register today.
Únase a nosotros el miércoles. Regístrese hoy.
bit.ly/tci-fed-impacts
Únase a nosotros el miércoles. Regístrese hoy.
bit.ly/tci-fed-impacts
El futuro de Virginia está en nuestras manos.
Únete a la #TCISummit2025 el 10 de noviembre en Richmond — un día para conectarnos, aprender y crear soluciones.
🎟️ Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25 o elige “paga lo que puedas”. bit.ly/tci-summit25
Únete a la #TCISummit2025 el 10 de noviembre en Richmond — un día para conectarnos, aprender y crear soluciones.
🎟️ Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25 o elige “paga lo que puedas”. bit.ly/tci-summit25
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
El futuro de Virginia está en nuestras manos.
Únete a la #TCISummit2025 el 10 de noviembre en Richmond — un día para conectarnos, aprender y crear soluciones.
🎟️ Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25 o elige “paga lo que puedas”. bit.ly/tci-summit25
Únete a la #TCISummit2025 el 10 de noviembre en Richmond — un día para conectarnos, aprender y crear soluciones.
🎟️ Regístrate antes del 12 de octubre y ahorra $25 o elige “paga lo que puedas”. bit.ly/tci-summit25
Virginia’s future is in our hands.
Join us for TCI’s Annual Policy Summit on Nov. 10 in Richmond — a day to connect, learn & shape bold solutions for our communities. #TCISummit2025
🎟️ Register by Oct. 12 to save $25 or “pay what you can.” bit.ly/tci-summit25
Join us for TCI’s Annual Policy Summit on Nov. 10 in Richmond — a day to connect, learn & shape bold solutions for our communities. #TCISummit2025
🎟️ Register by Oct. 12 to save $25 or “pay what you can.” bit.ly/tci-summit25
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Virginia’s future is in our hands.
Join us for TCI’s Annual Policy Summit on Nov. 10 in Richmond — a day to connect, learn & shape bold solutions for our communities. #TCISummit2025
🎟️ Register by Oct. 12 to save $25 or “pay what you can.” bit.ly/tci-summit25
Join us for TCI’s Annual Policy Summit on Nov. 10 in Richmond — a day to connect, learn & shape bold solutions for our communities. #TCISummit2025
🎟️ Register by Oct. 12 to save $25 or “pay what you can.” bit.ly/tci-summit25
With a potential #GovernmentShutdown looming -- midnight on September 30 -- we've updated our brief with information on the role of the federal government in Virginia’s economy.
Get it here ⤵️
Get it here ⤵️
Virginia’s Federal Jobs Landscape Amid a Potential Federal Shutdown - The Commonwealth Institute
With a pending federal shutdown on September 30, 2025, this update provides information on the federal government's role in Virginia’s economy.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
With a potential #GovernmentShutdown looming -- midnight on September 30 -- we've updated our brief with information on the role of the federal government in Virginia’s economy.
Get it here ⤵️
Get it here ⤵️
Everyone in Virginia deserves to live in a safe community w/ opportunities to thrive and be treated with fairness & dignity by the criminal legal system.
But misinformation often stands in the way of good policy.
Here's 10 truths we need to talk about💬
But misinformation often stands in the way of good policy.
Here's 10 truths we need to talk about💬
Virginia’s Criminal Legal System: 10 Truths We Need to Talk About - The Commonwealth Institute
Misinformation often stands in the way of good policy. These key facts about Virginia's criminal legal system can help us to advance justice.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Everyone in Virginia deserves to live in a safe community w/ opportunities to thrive and be treated with fairness & dignity by the criminal legal system.
But misinformation often stands in the way of good policy.
Here's 10 truths we need to talk about💬
But misinformation often stands in the way of good policy.
Here's 10 truths we need to talk about💬
You could play a critical role in centering impacted communities in our work and making the work more accessible to a wide variety of audiences.
Get the details: bit.ly/tci-careers
Get the details: bit.ly/tci-careers
September 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
You could play a critical role in centering impacted communities in our work and making the work more accessible to a wide variety of audiences.
Get the details: bit.ly/tci-careers
Get the details: bit.ly/tci-careers
Today's the last day to sign up for Collective Power!
Get your tickets: bit.ly/tci-resilience
It's the night out you've been looking for: Good food, craft cocktails, the insights of Del. @kathykltran.bsky.social and more, all to the backdrop of live Blues courtesy of Mojo Parker.
Get your tickets: bit.ly/tci-resilience
It's the night out you've been looking for: Good food, craft cocktails, the insights of Del. @kathykltran.bsky.social and more, all to the backdrop of live Blues courtesy of Mojo Parker.
September 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today's the last day to sign up for Collective Power!
Get your tickets: bit.ly/tci-resilience
It's the night out you've been looking for: Good food, craft cocktails, the insights of Del. @kathykltran.bsky.social and more, all to the backdrop of live Blues courtesy of Mojo Parker.
Get your tickets: bit.ly/tci-resilience
It's the night out you've been looking for: Good food, craft cocktails, the insights of Del. @kathykltran.bsky.social and more, all to the backdrop of live Blues courtesy of Mojo Parker.
After years of progress, recent #CensusData shows a rise in the number of people in #Virginia without health coverage in 2024.
Federal choices will only make this worse.
Details and what #VaLeg can do ⤵️
Federal choices will only make this worse.
Details and what #VaLeg can do ⤵️
From Progress to Peril: The Rise in Virginia's Uninsured Rate and the Policy Path Forward - The Commonwealth Institute
After making critical progress to increase health coverage, Virginia's uninsured rate rose significantly in 2024. Here's what we can do.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
September 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
After years of progress, recent #CensusData shows a rise in the number of people in #Virginia without health coverage in 2024.
Federal choices will only make this worse.
Details and what #VaLeg can do ⤵️
Federal choices will only make this worse.
Details and what #VaLeg can do ⤵️
Join TCI, @dcfpi.bsky.social, @mdeconomy.bsky.social, and Immigration Research Initiative to discuss the wide-ranging harm of mass deportation.
We’ll highlight how these policies harm families, threaten our economy & disrupt communities in the DMV.
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We’ll highlight how these policies harm families, threaten our economy & disrupt communities in the DMV.
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join TCI, @dcfpi.bsky.social, @mdeconomy.bsky.social, and Immigration Research Initiative to discuss the wide-ranging harm of mass deportation.
We’ll highlight how these policies harm families, threaten our economy & disrupt communities in the DMV.
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We’ll highlight how these policies harm families, threaten our economy & disrupt communities in the DMV.
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Thursday's ACS #CensusData shows that Virginia's uninsured rate jumped from 6.4% to 6.9% in the past year, meaning 50,000 more people were without health coverage.
September 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thursday's ACS #CensusData shows that Virginia's uninsured rate jumped from 6.4% to 6.9% in the past year, meaning 50,000 more people were without health coverage.
The recent federal bill will be damaging to the people of Virginia and also to our state’s capacity to help families meet their basic needs.
More details on the growing cost for the #VaBudget. ⤵️
More details on the growing cost for the #VaBudget. ⤵️
Impacts of Recent Federal Bill (OBBB) on Virginia’s Budget - The Commonwealth Institute
By understanding the federal impact on Virginia's budget, we will be better equipped to respond to challenges posed by recent Medicaid and SNAP choices.
thecommonwealthinstitute.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The recent federal bill will be damaging to the people of Virginia and also to our state’s capacity to help families meet their basic needs.
More details on the growing cost for the #VaBudget. ⤵️
More details on the growing cost for the #VaBudget. ⤵️
As we approach #LaborDay, we have a new report on why #VAleg should expand collective bargaining rights to improve public services we all rely on, from our classrooms to our health departments. You can see the full report here: https://bit.ly/VA_CB
August 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
As we approach #LaborDay, we have a new report on why #VAleg should expand collective bargaining rights to improve public services we all rely on, from our classrooms to our health departments. You can see the full report here: https://bit.ly/VA_CB