Virginia Parents to Call for Youngkin to Prioritize Parents in State Budget
Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition to Unveil 3-Point Plan for Parents’ Priorities Ahead of Special Session on April 4
Virginia parents and the Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition will hold a virtual press conference Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. to call on Governor Glenn Youngkin and legislators to prioritize parents in upcoming budget negotiations.
On Monday, April 4, Virginia legislators will assemble in Richmond for a special session called by the Governor. In advance of the special session, the Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition and Parents are calling for Youngkin to put parents first with a three-point plan:
- A refundable state Earned Income Tax Credit to help families who are on the tightest budgets.
- One-time tax rebates targeted to parents so that families can make ends meet.
- Fully funding K-12 public schools.
The virtual press event will be held Friday April 1 at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Speakers include:
- Virginia parent Brandy Ferguson of Franklin, Va.
- Virginia parent Tyran Green of Portsmouth, Va.
- Virginia parent Jessica Sismilich of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Virginia parent Emily Smarte of Waynesboro, Va.
- Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute
- Emily Griffey, Chief Policy Officer for Voices for Virginia’s Children
You can sign up for the press conference HERE.
Tax Fairness for Virginia is a diverse, multi-issue coalition of people and organizations that recognize the need for reforming how Virginia raises revenue. Doing so would make sure we can invest in our schools, in our communities, in our healthcare, and in our environment. Learn more at www.taxfairnessforvirginia.
