Category Archives: Economy

Virginia Manufacturing on the Rise

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

(Reprinted from the Richmond Times Dispatch) The manufacturing sector in Virginia added about 2,000 jobs in February and March. That might not seem like much in a state that employs 3.7 million people. However, the manufacturing sector declined almost continuously … Continue reading →

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Reporters Distort the Truth About Government Spending

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note:This “Just Facts” analysis is presented in order to provide all of us here Virginia will a better understanding of government spending on our lives and livelihoods.  It is important to understand in impact of federal government spending.) Writing … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s New Manufacturing Challenge — Peoria, not Peking

Posted on May 24, 2012 by matt ohern

At long last there is evidence to suggest that manufacturing in the United States has turned the corner. After a decade and a half of steady of corporations moving their manufacturing platforms overseas, U.S. manufacturing employment has enjoyed a modest … Continue reading →

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License to Work in Virginia

Posted on May 24, 2012 by matt ohern

Governor McDonnell declared 2012 “The Year of the Entrepreneur” in Virginia, asserting the state had the “right” regulatory climate for entrepreneurs. According to a new study on occupational licensure, however, Virginia still has some work to do. An “occupational license” is essentially … Continue reading →

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Virginia Ranks Third in Recent 'Rich States, Poor States’ Study

Posted on April 12, 2012 by matt ohern

Virginia has been a leader in economic growth over the past five years while many other states have yet to experience significant growth. So why is it that Virginia does so well while other states continue to struggle? The latest … Continue reading →

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