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“It’s important that lawmakers and the governor really do all they can to address this decades-long issue of the state chronically underfunding its students,” said TCI's Ashley Kenneth. #VaBudget #FundOurSchools via @oconnor_reports / @vadogwoodnews vadogwood.com/2024/04/29/vir…
We're now looking at May for a final #VaBudget deal. As usual, we will work for and hope to see #TaxFairness4Va, big investments to #FundOurSchools, economic support for those who need it most, and more. 🗞️ via @jahdkhalil vpm.org/news/2024-04-1…
We love a good #VaBudget analysis! But after several hours of staring at spreadsheets, we sometimes find ourselves with #RestingBudgetAnalystFace Thank you, @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight, for putting a name to it.
#VaLeg reconvenes tomorrow (4/17) to respond to the gov's recent actions. At the center of #VaBudget discussions is a proposal to modernize our tax code, which could bring in $1 billion to #FundOurSchools, #HealthCare & more. Details on the proposal ⤵️ thecommonwealthinstitute.org/research/moder…
You don't have to sift through all 230+ #VaBudget amendments proposed by the governor. We've updated our "side-by-side" to show key proposals and how they compare to the gov's introduced budget & the budget passed by #VaLeg in March. Get yours here ⤵️ thecommonwealthinstitute.org/research/sessi…
The governor proposed 230+ changes to the #VaBudget passed by #VaLeg. Legislators will have a chance to respond on April 17. Our team is analyzing the changes 🧐 & crafting our "side-by-side." In the meantime, our statement ➡️ bit.ly/va-gov-amend
TCI is greatly concerned about the governor’s proposed amendments that would reduce funding for our students. Compared to the #VaBudget passed by #VaLeg, the gov cuts: ✂️$162 million for students from low-income families, ✂️$47 million of support for #EnglishLearners, ✂️& more
TCI is greatly concerned about the governor’s proposed amendments that would reduce funding for our students. Compared to the #VaBudget passed by #VaLeg, the gov cuts: ✂️$162 million for students from low-income families, ✂️$47 million of support for #EnglishLearners, ✂️& more
"It's clear we need to protect the historic investments made in the #VaLeg-passed #VaBudget & encourage lawmakers to reject all the harmful cuts the gov proposed. We'll continue to fight for a budget that lifts up all #Virginia families." Full statement⤵️ thecommonwealthinstitute.org/newsroom/gover…
The moon covering the sun is today's big news. #Eclipse2024 But TCI's got you covered when it comes to #VaBudget analysis. We'll dive into the gov's proposed amendments once the details become available. Stay tuned for more info!
You've likely heard that the #VaBudget by #VaLeg provides $1.2 BILLION more than the governor to #FundOurSchools. Here's how that breaks down for each locality, incl. add'l state money for students from low-income families or who are #EnglishLearners ⤵️ thecommonwealthinstitute.org/research/k12-f…
By rejecting tax giveaways to the wealthy and making a proposal to modernize our tax code more fair, #VaLeg made significant strides to #FundOurSchools in their #VaBudget. More details in the "conference" column of our budget comparison: bit.ly/va-budget-24
The #VaBudget passed by a bipartisan #VaLeg takes a good idea (modernizing our tax code) and improves it by ensuring businesses aren't fully exempt. After all, corporations shouldn't get special treatment over families & should pitch in their #FairShare virginiamercury.com/2024/03/21/aft…
#EveryStudentEveryZipCode should have access to a high-quality public education. #VaLeg's #VaBudget invests more in our students than the gov, helping to remove barriers to student success. One more way the General Assembly's budget moves us forward in how we #FundOurSchools
With more #VaBudget resources, #VaLeg incentivizes more robust provider participation in Medicaid (i.e. more doctor options), provides an avenue for an 8-wk #PFML program & more. More details in the "conference" column of our latest budget comparison: bit.ly/va-budget-24
Data shows that the #VaBudget passed by #VaLeg would move us forward when it comes to how we #FundOurSchools and #SupportOurStudents.
Virginia’s teachers were paid just $0.68 on avg for every $1 paid to their peers w/ similar levels of education & experience in other fields in 2022 — the 3rd worst pay penalty in the country. The #VaLeg-passed #VaBudget would provide meaningful pay increases. #PayOurTeachers
The conference #VaBudget not only includes much-needed raises for our teachers, it also includes a number of other important investments in our public schools - and investments in our schools are investments in our young people. richmond.com/news/state-reg…
On the #VaBudget passed by #VaLeg, TCI's @AshcKenneth highlighted the welcome change for a state w/ a history of underfunding education, health care, etc "It’s an important step toward a strong budget that invests in our communities.” via @BradKutner wvtf.org/news/2024-03-1…
When we reject tax giveaways to the wealthy, we can invest in all of us. The #VaLeg-passed #VaBudget is now with the gov. See how key choices in the gov's introduced budget compare to the budget that was passed on March 9: bit.ly/va-budget-24
#VaLeg passed a #VaBudget on Sat. "B/c [gov's income & sales tax rate proposals] were rejected, the General Assembly had add'l resources to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities like health care & education” — @AshcKenneth via @jahdkhalil vpm.org/news/2024-03-0…
