Voices’ Blog

A Comparative Analysis of House and Senate Proposed Budgets for Economic Security: A Closer Look at Key Investments

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

Families have been hit hard by the impact of inflation, the rising costs of utilities, food, and household necessities, and the loss of pandemic-era supports, such as the expanded federal…

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A Comparative Analysis of House and Senate Proposed Budgets for Health Equity: A Closer Look at Key Investments

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

As Virginia is still navigating the Medicaid Unwinding process, our legislature and state agencies are approaching Medicaid spending with caution. As Delegate Sickles noted in his budget report for the…

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Collaborating for Change: Prioritizing Legislative Outcomes for VA Youth 

Posted:  -  By: C Fortune

This winter, the Voices team had the pleasure of engaging in several advocacy days with our partners, coalitions, and community members to increase awareness, uplift critical policy areas pertaining to…

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A Comparative Analysis of House and Senate Proposed Budgets for Child Welfare: A Closer Look at Key Allocations

Posted:  -  By: Allison Gilbreath

As Virginia grapples with the multifaceted challenges of child welfare, members of the money committees play a crucial role in shaping policies and providing funding to support vulnerable children and…

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Motherhood: A Journey in Advocacy

Posted:  -  By: Allison Gilbreath

Becoming a mother almost six years ago was a transformative experience that reshaped my worldview in profound ways. As I navigate the complexities of raising my children, I’ve discovered invaluable…

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