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Commentary

Why Tax Exemptions for Harvard and Confederate Groups Should Stand

Every taxpayer dollar sent to any university or private entity should be closely scrutinized. In the case of the billions sent to Harvard University and other elite schools, the...

The High Cost of Uncertainty for Virginia’s Workers and Businesses

Asked nearly 40 years ago what he needed most, less regulation or lower taxes, a...

Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14%...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

Reader Concerned About Safety at Intersection in Southwest County

We are fortunate in Roanoke County that our economy continues to grow with new business opportunities.  But with new growth, we have more...

Complaints About Bus System to City Council Fall on Deaf Ears

I have been riding the Melrose bus for years to go downtown every two weeks after an appointment. To my utter dismay, I...

Roanoke Real Estate Holders Are Going to Pay Higher Taxes Forever

For decades, the City of Roanoke has been kicking the can down the road and avoiding spending money on maintaining infrastructure - particularly...

Dear Mr. President

December 19, 2012 Barack Obama The President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC  20500 “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become...

Roanoke Continues Fixing Problems That Do Not Exist

 As former City Economic Development Director I am aware that the City and DRI used to conduct an annual census of downtown workers....

Rinker and Readers Need to Do Further Reading

I always read with great interest Dr. Rinker's columns, and the responses he generates. I just read Tom Taylor's letter and wanted to...