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Commentary

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 small manufacturer of machine tools replied: “We need both,” he said, “but the thing...

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...

Virginia General Assembly Recap and Veto/Sign Recommendations for Governor Youngkin

Despite a shortened 2025 General Assembly session due to a water plant failure in Richmond,...

“Zucker-bucks” Threaten Our Election Integrity

Recently, the House Administration Committee, of which I am a member, held a hearing on the use of private funding in our elections. Specifically,...

In General Assembly, Minimum Wages, Paid Leave, Vendor Preferences Lead Surviving 2024 Progressive Agenda Items

By Steve Haner 2/15/2024 -- The aggressive progressive agenda working its way through the 2024 General Assembly has lost some steam at the halfway point, but at...

An Update From Senator David Suetterlein: The General Assembly at Crossover

Valentine’s Day also marked the start of the season of Lent and the Virginia General Assembly’s consideration of bills that passed the other chamber....

Dartmouth Reinstated the SAT, Will Virginia Universities Follow Suit?

Dartmouth College is making news regarding its return to using the SAT/ACT scores once again as a part of its admissions process. The policy...

Local Attorney Explains “Murder” vs. “Homicide” Differences

Roanoke Attorney Nick Hagen explains how, even though many believe the terms "murder" and "homicide" are identical, they are actually different. He sheds light...

The VMI Class of 2025’s Elephant in The Room

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Rat Mass of 2024+3 is now the Class of ’27. That recognition brings a time to pause and reflect...