Online family budget calculator shows Virginia working families struggling
Originally published in Public News Service. RICHMOND, Va. - A typical working family in Virginia probably doesn't make enough money to support itself, according to a new online b ...
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Jay Johnson Talks National Movements at Populism 2015
Virginia Organizing Treasurer Jay Johnson rallied the crowd at Populism 2015 in Washington, D.C. Jay's remarks were part of a Saturday plenary session featuring speakers across th ...
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Up From Debt: Debra’s Story
Virginia Organizing participated in The Alliance for a Just Society's Up From Debt conference in March. Debra Grant shared her story (watch below). Have you ever been trapped in a ...
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New Poverty Measure Uncovers Hidden Success Story in VA
Originally posted on the Public News Service on February 25, 2015. RICHMOND, Va. - The measuring tool for poverty has been recalibrated, and the new calculation tells a success st ...
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Our view: No refunds for you, bud
Roanoke Times Editorial February 12, 2015 After 10 long years of war, the people of besieged Troy looked out over the walls one morning to find the Greek army gone. Instead, there ...
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Low Wage Nation
Workers are falling short financially in our nation, and there are few living wage jobs to go around. With most of America’s job growth taking place in low-wage occupations, the r ...
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Holiday Season Means Insecure, Low-Wage Work
Published by Public News Service By Dan Heyman RICHMOND, Va. - The retail employees ringing up those last-minute purchases deserve better than losing their hours in a few days, ac ...
Read More »Success In Efforts To End Childhood Hunger in VA
Originally posted by the Public News Service on December 11, 2014 RICHMOND, Va. - A new coalition including Virginia's First Lady already is seeing results in an effort to reduce ...
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In Virginia, Most Full-Time Workers Do Not Earn Enough to Support a Family with Children
This week, the Virginia General Assembly money committees will meet to discuss the finances of the Commonwealth. As lawmakers make decisions about the financial health of Virginia ...
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VA Child Poverty Strategy: Kids Succeed When Families Succeed
Originally posted by The Public News Service on November 12, 2014. by Dan Heyman RICHMOND, Va. - A new strategy - helping kids by helping their families - is offering promise for ...
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