Category Archives: Economy

An Opportunity Agenda for Virginia

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Jim Bacon

The greatest ideological division in the United States today separates those who support policies geared to creating equal opportunities for all and those who support policies geared to creating equal outcomes. Each orientation reflects contending views of human nature and prescriptions for making … Continue reading →

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That $900 Billion Stimulus Package includes Pork – lots of it!

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Gary Baise

Congress has passed, and the President has signed, the $900 billion stimulus package. There’s a lot of pork in the bill, and it includes USDA. What is your tax dollar going to support? About $10 million will be made available … Continue reading →

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Session Makes Economic Recovery Harder

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Stephen D. Haner

Now that the Virginia General Assembly’s “Cops and COVID” special session is all but finished, will it be easier or harder for the state’s struggling economy to recover in 2021?  It will be harder, probably. The initial reason Governor Ralph … Continue reading →

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Holiday Spending Could Be a Bumpy Economic Sleigh Ride

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Christine Chmura

The official kickoff to the holiday selling season starts next month, but Christmas trees have already started showing up at retail stores. It is an important time of year for retailers as holiday sales represent about 20% of the retail … Continue reading →

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How the Unpaid Utility Bills Will Instead Come to You

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Stephen D. Haner

Thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of Virginia households have fallen behind on their electricity, natural gas, and water service bills in the COVID-19 recession, with no fear (yet) of being disconnected. The moratorium on disconnections is now scheduled to end … Continue reading →

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