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ALT The image features a decorative letter with a stylized border of green leaves and blue flowers. The letter says Dearest Reader, The commonwealth is abuzz with the latest gossip as the social budget season concludes. While we assure you there will be no spoilers related to the ton in this correspondence, it is our honor to impart to you: Yes, the latest state budget does include many key investments in the people of the ton and across our great commonwealth. However, gentle reader, there is truth to our leaders using some funding sources that, much like Anthony’s early matches, will not last. Will next season be the year leaders move effortlessly forward with the Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy’s greatest recommendations as if parading across the ballroom floor? We shall have to wait. But be assured, our pen is ready to chronicle and comment on proposals that could set off the kind of future that, as of now, is restricted to our imaginations. Yours Truly, The Commonwealth Institute

ALT Virginia Budget Breakdown. Join Us Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11 am 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 and invite others! Register at: bit.ly/budget-talk24 An image of money in the background with "state budget" overlaying the pile.

ALT Text says The Virginia Senate just voted to Cover All Kids. A major move for 13,000 Virginia children who are currently barred from comprehensive coverage. February 13, 2024. A young boy appears in the background smiling at a doctor

ALT Vote board for Senate Bill 231 Children; comprehensive health care coverage program. Patron: Hashmi. Motion: report and rerefer with amendment. Yeas 9, Nays 6

ALT Session 2024 Resources. Visit our “Session 2024” page for quick access to data, reports, one-pagers, and ways to take action on key policy priorities. bit.ly/session24va image in background shows the TCI website with "Session 2024 Resources" tab highlighted. A logo of The Commonwealth Institute appears in the bottom right corner

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ALT White and yellow text on a blue background says On #VaBudget proposals released Feb 5. Quote: This much is clear: there are two contrasting visions on display, and it’s difficult to overstate how different they are in terms of who and what they are prioritizing. Ashley Kenneth, President & CEO, TCI