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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,...

Once Friends Working Together – Russia and The West Now Enemies

Dear Editor, It is such a crying shame that Russia and the West are fighting such a fierce war against each other when they were...

Virginia Institute for Public Policy Applauds Youngkin’s Decision to End Electric Vehicle Mandate

The Virginia Institute for Public Policy extends its heartfelt thanks to Governor Glenn Youngkin for his decisive action to liberate Virginia from the costly...

Open Letter To Salem Mayor Turk: Stop Urban Sprawl / Uncontrolled Development

Hon. Salem Mayor Renée Turk: I'm sending you a big check for my taxes this month...car and real estate. I expect you and Council to...

Virginia Declares Independence From California EV Mandates

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) have announced  that Virginia will no longer comply with the California air regulations...

Virginians Need to Consider USPS Dog Bite Awareness

Dear Editor: Many of us have seen a cartoon or read a comic strip where a dog chasing a letter carrier is often portrayed as...

The Role of the Jewish Community in The Fight For Civil Rights

Now is the time to rise against the hateful rhetoric and actions perpetuated against Jews for simply being Jewish. The Black and Jewish communities are...