Our hearts are broken for another instance of violence and hatred in our world. We express our deepest condolences for our Muslim brothers and sisters at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch,...
By Benjamin Hoyne, Policy Director, VICPP. The chaotic and unsettling 2019 session of the Virginia General Assembly (GA) has come and gone. Marked by scandals enveloping three statewide elected officials in Richmond, the...
By, Kendyl Crawford, Director of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum...
PDF – RESOURCES FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES TO FIGHT RACISM We have compiled resources from national organizations and various faith traditions that we hope will be helpful in fighting racism and stereotyping. This is not...
It has been a turbulent week in Richmond, but the business of the General Assembly continues on a tight timeline for this part-time legislative body, and as such, our policy work continues. On Monday...
We are saddened by the horrific photo on Governor Northam’s medical school yearbook page, and the recurring pain and sinfulness of racism in our Commonwealth. As people of faith we condemn the sin of...
GREAT news at the General Assembly today A bill requiring employers to provide pay stubs to workers passed! HB 2664 passed! Sponsored by Delegate Lashrecse Aird, the bill requires employers to provide pay stubs...
Jan. 23 –SB 1740 – driver’s privilege card for all immigrants – failed in the Senate Transportation Committee today. This bill would allow all immigrants to take a driver’s test in order to get a driver’s privilege...
Jan. 18 – Good news from the GA! WAGE THEFT: MINIMUM WAGE SB 1079 passed the full Senate by a vote of 37-3! One of VICPP’s priority bills this session – SB 1079 removes the minimum...
Jan. 17 – Good news today on 2 bills VICPP is advocating: SB 1640 – In-State Tuition Eligibility and SB 1079 – Minimum Wage Act; removes exemptions for newsboys, shoe-shine boys, etc., from coverage SB...