Virginia Legislative Session Agenda
CASA is a nationwide organization advocating for Black, Latine, Afro-descendant, indigenous, and immigrant communities. In Virginia, CASA membership wants to ensure that we have good-paying jobs, healthcare access, and affordable housing in the Commonwealth. These are our priorities for this legislative session.
Vote YES FOR HB1/SB1 $15 Minimum Wage: In 2020, Virginia took significant strides by committing to a phased minimum wage increase. However, the fight persists in 2024 to actualize this promise. Amidst the challenges of high rent and healthcare costs, the urgency to achieve a $15 minimum wage by 2026 cannot be overstated. This increase is not only essential for families to meet their needs but is also critical for students, particularly CASA Members, facing financial barriers hindering their college success. Elevating the minimum wage is a gateway to equal opportunities and increased graduation rates for Latino students.
$15 Minimum Wage
Vote YES FOR SB231 Healthcare for All Children: The Comprehensive Children's Health Care Coverage Program strives to provide state-funded, inclusive health care coverage for children.
Cover All Kids Bill
Vote YES FOR HB721/SB366 Anti-rent Gouging: Virginia faces a critical dilemma with Dillon’s Rule currently prohibiting localities from implementing rent stabilization. Rent hikes have far outpaced inflation, with many landlords taking advantage. Rent stabilization caps exorbitant rent increases, thereby keeping housing more affordable and protecting tenants from being forced to move constantly.
