2022 Legislative Session Scorecard
Freedom Virginia’s agenda focuses on building a stronger economy and supporting Virginia’s middle class, including expanding access to paid sick days, lowering prescription drug prices and making health care more affordable, ensuring tax relief includes those who need it most, fighting for fairer electric bills, and expanding affordable child care for Virginians. Legislators have taken …
Prescription Drug Affordability Organizer
Location: Roanoake, Virginia; Fairfax, Virginia Type: Full Time Date Posted: 06/25/2022 Openings: 1 Qualifications Ability to pass criminal background check and MVR (annual) Valid drivers license The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and education verification Skills and Qualifications: This is an entry …
Yes Virginia, the Senate has passed a budget
After months of deliberation, the Virginia General Assembly passed their 2022-2024 biennial budget June 1, making several noteworthy investments in middle-class families. The budget passed in the Senate on a vote of 32 to 4. The 370-page budget deal, was negotiated between a few select Republican delegates and Democratic senators. It is expected to go …
Freedom Virginia urges General Assembly to override Youngkin vetoes
Freedom Virginia is pushing state legislators to override Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes of four bills that would lower costs for working-class Virginians. “Today, the legislature should take action to override Gov. Youngkin’s vetoes of bipartisan bills that would lower costs for Virginians,” said Rhena Hicks, executive director of Freedom Virginia. The focus of the Freedom …
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The truth about how Virginians are feeling about their current economic security
Freedom Virginia’s launched their first poll in early 2022 to find out the truth about how Virginians are feeling about their current economic security. Key Findings A poll from Change Research of 1,057 registered voters in Virginia from February 24-28, 2022 shows: ● In general, Virginians are extraordinarily concerned about the economy and what …
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Want to help those impacted by inflation? Pass a Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit in Virginia.
Families across Virginia are facing the highest inflation rates in 40 years. Prices have increased across the board: Over the past year, a gallon of milk increased in cost by 26 cents, and gas went up by 83 cents per gallon. All the while, the cost of rent and energy bills have increased since last year for …
Highest inflation rates in 40 years hits Virginians hard, poll finds
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginians are seeing the highest inflation rates in the last 40 years. On Monday, Freedom Virginia released a poll regarding the cost of living in Virginia in the wake of these steep inflation rates. For the majority of Virginians, their income is not keeping up with their expenses. More than two-thirds (69%) of Virginians …
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