Blog Archive: February 2024

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

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

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 

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

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

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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Healing for the Healers 2024: Recap & Reflections

On Tuesday, January 23, Voices joined with ChildSavers for our second iteration of Healing for the Healers – an advocacy day event created to uplift policy for youth mental and…

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Virginia Roadmap to End Hunger: 2024 Update

According to Hunger Free America’s 2023 Annual Hunger Survey, 11.7% of Virginia children live in food insecure households, putting them at risk for poor health outcomes and academic performance. As…

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Investing in Strong and Stable Families During the 2024 Legislative Session

All families in Virginia deserve the opportunity to thrive, and the cornerstone of vibrant youth and adolescence is economic security. Communities should be well-resourced, having access to good schools, affordable…

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