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Whether it's a shutdown or arbitrary job or spending cuts, threats and actions by executive branch representatives will harm #Virginia.

Here's a look at the impacts, what #VaLeg has begun to do & other options to consider in response to federal choices.
Left in the Lurch: How Federal Cuts, Confusion, and Threats Harm Virginians - The Commonwealth Institute
Whether it's a shutdown or arbitrary job or spending cuts, threats and actions by executive branch representatives will harm Virginia. What can be done?
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March 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Get the latest federal update & #Virginia data.

Plus, learn how some of Virginia's Congress members are responding: bit.ly/va-federal-update3-7

Want future updates straight to your inbox? Sign up here: bit.ly/tci-sign-up

#ProtectMedicaid & #SNAP
#TrumpTaxCuts
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March 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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What’s included in $ committee #VaBudget proposals is key to getting critical investments into the final budget.

Our side-by-side look at governor and $ committees' choices is here! Check out some key wins in the House & Senate columns 🎉

We'll continue the work until we cross the victory line!
Session 2025: Key Budget Policy Choices - The Commonwealth Institute
Virginia's budget affects everything and everyone in our lives. Here's summary looks at each proposal being considered during Session 2025.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Half of Virginia’s community health centers have been cut off from federal grant money due to Trump's EO, even with the pause on the freeze, forcing some to stop providing certain services and others to close branches.
Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access
Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants
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February 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Happening today! Register now and see you at Noon. 🤓
tcifiscal.bsky.social TCI @tcifiscal.bsky.social · Jan 28
If you like to hear about the #VaBudget as much as we like to talk about it — even if you don't — join us on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon!

Register today! bit.ly/budget-talk25b

We'll discuss House & Senate money committee proposals & next steps for our priorities this #VaLeg session.
Join Us Wednesday | Feb. 5, 12 pm. Virginia Budget Breakdown. Hear from our analysts on key differences between the proposed budgets in education, health care, and more, plus next steps for getting priorities across the finish line. Register today. A pile of $100 bills and the words state budget appear in the background
February 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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"...the original Jan. 15 deadline has been extended to Jan. 22. Virginians can shop for plans at marketplace.virginia.gov"

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January 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM