2023 Media Coverage Archive
Dec. 28, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Governor Youngkin proposes more than $400 million for childcare efforts
Executive Director Kim Bobo shares her concern for long term sustainable funding for childcare.
Dec. 22, 2023
VPM News by Henry Brannan
Virginia could lose 50% of its community health workers by July 1
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines shares the importance of why the state should continue to fund Community Healthcare Workers.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Dogwood by Carolyn Fiddler
Virginians overwhelmingly support paid sick leave, new poll shows
Coverage of VICPP’s poll showcasing an overwhelming amount of Virginians support paid sick leave.
Dec. 15, 2023
VPM News by Sara Vogelsong
Virginia to close four prisons, reassume control of sole private prison
Board member Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook applauds VAOC on prison closures.
Dec. 05, 2023
The Virginian Pilot by Sam Brown
Virginia extends contract for state’s only privately operated prison
VICPP referenced as a data source
Dec. 04, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
State lawmakers will consider a bill in 2024 that would make prison calls free
Executive Director, Kim Bobo highlighting the exorbitant cost of communication for those incarcerated and how that cost burden is carried by loved ones sending them into debt.
Oct. 13, 2023
VCU Health News Center by Jayla Parker
New Leadership Engagement Organizer, Terri Erwin highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare.
Oct. 04, 2023
The Collegian by Nick Mossman
General Assembly candidates take on hot-button topics at meet and greet event
Coverage of VICPP’s Candidate forum.
July 31, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Advocates worry child poverty rates in Virginia are going to spike
Executive Director Kim Bobo comments on ways to decrease poverty through Virginia’s policies.
July 31, 2023
Baptist News Global by Jeff Brumley
Virginia governor chided for saying immigrants bring drugs to his state
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted calling on the governor to live his faith along with our partners at the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights
May 31, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Jase Hatcher
Letter: Protect children by strengthening labor laws
VICPP Economic Justice Program Manager writes an op-ed responding to child labor violations.
May 8, 2023
WAVY-TV 10 by Michelle Wolf
From instruments of death to tools of life
RAW tools event hosted by James River Chapter of VICPP featured.
April 22, 2023
13News Now by staff
On Earth Day, people in Newport News have an opportunity to beat guns into garden tools
James River Chapter of VICPP hosted event in Newport News
April 11, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
VICPP recognized for supporting the restoration of voting rights
March 18, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Kim Bobo
Column: Solitary confinement bill isn’t perfect, but it’s a start
Letter to the editor by our Executive Director about the positive steps of the solitary confinement bill
March 3, 2023
Virginia Business by Darlene Johnson
Visiting the Sick: Healing for body and soul
VICPP Faith Organizer’s reflection on the connection between advocacy and visiting the sick.
March 3, 2023
Virginia Business by Darlene Johnson
Housing reform bills saw mixed success in General Assembly
Sheila Herlihy Hennessee talks about the need for renters to have legal protections.
Feb. 28, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
Prison reform advocates fear approved solitary confinement bill won’t lead to meaningful change
Kim Bobo discusses positive aspects of a bill to limit solitary confinement
Feb. 17, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Bills to expand tenant rights die in Virginia House of Delegates
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted on bills to protect renters.
Feb. 14, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
House committee nixes bill to create oversight commission for Department of Corrections
Kim Bobo, VICPP Executive Director, reacts to the change in direction with regards to oversight.
Feb. 9, 2023
The Roanoke Star / Capitol News Service by Ryan Nadeau
Virginia Students ‘Pumped Up’ for Day of Action at State Capitol
A journalist in attendance reviews VICPP’s first in-person Student Day of Action
Feb. 6, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
Reforming solitary confinement in Virginia gets bipartisan push – led by 2 Hampton Roads lawmakers
Executive Director Kim Bobo quoted on the need to limit practices of solitary confinement.
Jan. 31, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Paid family leave is moving, after years of effort, in the assembly
VICPP acknowledged as a key partner in expanding paid family leave.
Jan. 26, 2023
Loudon Now by Renss Greene
Evictions spike as rent protections stall
VICPP recognized for testimony in favor of a bill to limit rent hikes.
Jan. 22, 2023
NBC29 News by Bria Stith
Waynesboro vigil calls for more affordable housing
Waynesboro vigil held by VICPP featured on evening news
Jan. 22, 2023
WHSV 3 ABC FOX by Cora Dickey
Vigil held in hopes for affordable housing to be reality again
Waynesboro vigil held by VICPP featured on evening news
Jan. 20, 2023
Culpepper Star-Exponent
Religion news for Jan. 20, 2023
Day for All People featured in Religion News
Jan. 18, 2023
News Leader by Monique Calello
Affordable housing vigil happening Sunday in Waynesboro
Invitation to VICPP and Virginia Organizing’s housing vigil held in Waynesboro.
Jan. 18, 2023
Augusta Free Press by Crystal Graham
Vigil to be held Sunday to call on legislators to address state housing crisis
Invitation to VICPP and Virginia Organizing’s housing vigil held in Waynesboro.
Jan. 13, 2023
NBC 12 News by John Hood
Health coalition requesting greater investment in Richmond’s East End
VICPP Executive Director, Kim Bobo, quoted on the need for health equity