Nov. 22, 2022

Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope

Housing advocates like some of what they’ve seen in Youngkin’s housing plan, but want to see more

Kim Bobo quoted on the need for specifically affordable housing.

Nov. 6, 2022

Richmond Times Dispatch, by Robert Lester

Letter: Not registered to vote on November 8? No problem

VICPP Civic Engagement Coordinator, Robert Lester, on the new same-day voter registration policy

Oct. 20, 2022

Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope

State watchdog: Restrictive local zoning is biggest challenge to affordable housing

VICPP Faith Organizer, Sheila Herlihy, quoted on the need for a focus on housing.

Sept. 9, 2022

The Daily Progress by Kim Crater

Opinion/ Column: Basic support makes Va. great for business and workers

VICPP’s “State of Working Virginia” report highlighted in column of Virginia labor conditions.

Sept. 5, 2022

13NewsNow by Anna Sparaco

Poverty dropped slightly in Virginia, but wage gap is widening among some demographics: Report

VICPP’s “State of Working Virginia” report highlighted in news report, Kim Bobo speaks on working conditions in the Commonwealth.

Sept. 2, 2022

Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope

Report: Parts of the state’s labor force face disproportionate wages

VICPP’s report quoted in report on disproportionate wages in the Commonwealth.

August 26, 2022

The Culpeper Star Exponent

Religion news for Aug. 26, 2022.

Kim Bobo quoted in report of distribution of antisemitic flyers in the Commonwealth.

August 10, 2022

The Virginia Mercury by Sarah Vogelsong

Potential overdoses, death at privately run Lawrenceville prison spur state investigation. 

Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy credited for publicly flagging overdoses at Lawrenceville prison that had gone underreported.

June 20, 2022

13 News Now

Youngkin reacts to health commissioner’s comments on racism in public health,

Virginia Interfaith Center recognized in article on Governor Youngkin’s reaction to public health issues brought forth by health commissioner Colin Greene.

May 27, 2022

Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope

A look at some of the budget proposals lawmakers will take up next week, 

Kim Bobo speaks to the budget and affordable housing.

May 13, 2022

Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope

Advocates warn an eviction crisis is looming,

Kim Bobo speaks on the pandemic-driven support for renters coming to an end in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

May 10, 2022

Fast Company, by Marcus Baram

How overtime pay went from a labor right to a rarity, Kim Bobo speaks to the legislative hurdles for workers to get overtime benefits.

April 27, 2022

WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope

Virginia lawmakers work through amendments, sustain vetoes, Kim Bobo speaks on the bill proposed by Delegate Irene Shin for protection of religious expression and Governor Youngkin’s proposed amendment to that bill.

April 25, 2022

NBC 29 WVIR by Madison McNamee

Virginia organization offers Living Wage Certification program,

Jase Hatcher speaks to VICPP’s Living Wage Certification program for businesses.

April 22, 2022

WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope

Sponsor says governor’s amendment is the exact opposite of religious expression bill’s intent, Kim Bobo speaks on the bill proposed by Delegate Irene Shin for protection of religious expression and Governor Youngkin’s proposed amendment to that bill.

April 22, 2022

Williamsburg Baptist Church

Bonus Episode: Advocacy for Churches with Sheila Herlihy of VICPP, Sheila Herlihy speaks to advocacy in churches.

April 20, 2022

WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope

The sponsor of solitary confinement study is ok with governor’s amendment,

Kim Bobo speaks to study on use of solitary confinement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

March 31, 2022

WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope

How much to spend on affordable housing is another debate state lawmakers face next week,

Kim Bobo speaks on affordable housing in Virginia.

March 29, 2022

Richmond Times Dispatch by Mel Leonor

VEA, state NAACP push back on Youngkin’s plans to ax ‘divisive’ resources, 

VICPP stnds with other organizations in support of educational resources that pertain to Critical Race Theory.

March 29, 2022

WSLS 10 by Patrick McKee

VEA adds education resources to website after Youngkin rid Virginia schools of ‘divisive concepts’, VICPP boardmember Rev. Dr. Elisha Burke speaks on educational resources for history in schools.

March 19, 2022

Richmond Times Dispatch

Editorial: Paid Sick Days — The culture of work has changed. Time to catch up.

Kim Bobo speaks on paid sick days and workers’ rights.

March 10, 2022

PBS/VPM

Focal Point: Season 1, Episode 3

Salim Khalfani speaks on solitary confinement and criminal justice reform.

March 4, 2022

VPM/NPR News by Ben Paviour

Virginia program offers state subsidies to defense contractors, Kim Bobo speaks on defense contract subsidies in Virginia.

February 25, 2022

The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King

House subcommittee guts bill that would have banned long-term solitary confinement in Virginia prisons, Kim Bobo speaks on solitary confinement and criminal justice reform.

February 25, 2022

VPM/ NPR by Whittney Evans

Proposal to end solitary confinement fails, Kim Bobo speaks on proposed solitary confinement legislation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

February 22, 2022

The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King

Bill could prohibit long-term solitary confinement in Virginia prisons, Kim Bobo speaks on proposed solitary confinment legislation in the Commonwealth.

February 16, 2022

Connection Newspapers by Michael Lee Pope

Oops! They Did it Again: Lawmakers ‘accidentally’ gave overtime protections to farmworkers and domestic workers, now taking it back. Kim Bobo speaks on workers’ rights.

February 15, 2022

Daily News-Record/ Open Forum by Ramona Sanders

Affordable Housing, Kim Bobo speaks on affordable housing in Virginia.

February 11, 2022

Blog: Voices for Virginia’s Children by Chlo’e Edwards

Why Virginia Must Do Better for Black Mothers and Black Babies, Dora Muhammad speaks on black maternal healthcare.

February 11, 2022

Washington Hispanic

Avanza legislación sobre días de enfermedad pagados en VA (Paid Sick Days Legislation Advances in VA), Kim Bobo speaks on proposed legislation for paid sick days in the Commonwealth.

February 8, 2022

Richmond Times Dispatch by Kim Bobo

Limit excessive use of solitary confinement, Kim Bobo writes on solitary confinement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

January 28, 2022

Fauquier Times by Katharine DeRosa

Bills that would halt planned minimum wage increases advance in Virginia House of Delegates, Kim Bobo speaks on bill for minimum wage increases in the state legislature.

January 14, 2022

WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope

Bill limiting solitary confinement in Virginia clears first hurdle, Kim Bobo speaks on a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement in Virginia.

January 13, 2022

YouTube | Virginia Interfaith Center of Public Policy

Our Religious Leaders on Solitary Confinement (Virtual) Press Conference, Salim Khalfani and Ayesha Gilani Taylor host a press conference on solitary confinement with religious leaders of Virginia.

January 11, 2022

Daily Sabah

Faith Leaders Condemn Sen. Amanda Chase’s Inciting Islamophobic Remarks, VICPP joins other organizations in condemning Senator Amanda Chase’s islamophobic remarks.

January 9, 2022

Blue Virginia

US Sen. Chase draws Islamophobic parallel between masks, faith, VICPP condemns islamophobic remarks by Senator Amanda Chase.

January 6, 2022

Fauquier Times by Scott Christian

LETTER: Support Sen. Jill Vogel’s proposed bill on solitary confinement, Northern Piedmont chapter member of VICPP, Scott Christian, writes in support of legislation that would limit solitary confinement.

January 4, 2022

National Catholic Reporter by Mark Pattison

Interfaith Worker Justice closes, to give resources to Georgetown arm, Kim Bobo speaks to the closing of an interfaith justice organization.