Category Archives: Economy

Yes Terry, Tax Hikes Grew the State Surplus

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

At the September 28 debate Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe dismissed the 2021 $2.6 billion general fund revenue surplus as entirely due to extra federal COVID relief funds, which is absurd on its face. By definition, every dollar is General … Continue reading →

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Could Vineyard Wind Challenge Impact Dominion’s Virginia Project?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

A group of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts residents have filed suit challenging the pre-construction environmental review on a massive offshore wind complex planned off its shores.  The issues raised may have a direct impact on the similar wind energy project planned off Virginia Beach Continue reading →

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Union Executives Have More Sway than Employees or Voters

Posted on August 2, 2021 by F. Vincent Vernuccio

Local government leaders are negotiating with union executives who have not been officially recognized by public employees they claim to represent. Counties in northern Virginia are taking steps to allow public sector collective bargaining. But they are doing it with … Continue reading →

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The PRO Act would take away Choice from Virginia’s Workers

Posted on July 19, 2021 by F. Vincent Vernuccio

A bill under active consideration in Congress would allow unions to get Virginia workers fired for not paying union fees. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act, among many other things would end right-to-work laws in Virginia and in 26 other states. Continue reading →

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Digging Beyond the #1 Ranking

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia ranks #1 in the  “Top States for Business 2021” ranking produced by the business network CNBC, but it is important to dig into the ten measurement categories. Continue reading →

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