Category Archives: State Government

Youngkin Budget 2.0 Meets Democrat Demands, Except Demand to Raise Taxes

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

The fight that is about to occur at the Assembly’s reconvened session on Wednesday is entirely about taxes, not about spending. An analysis of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposed compromise budget – done by the Democrats’ favorite financial bean counters, not … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Deserves a Veto 

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

Sitting on Governor Youngkin’s desk is a paid family and medical leave bill that would provide eight weeks of paid leave per year for most employees in the Commonwealth. The program would pay employees 80 percent of their weekly salary up … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Partisanship Stop Serious Tax Reform

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Christian Braunlich

The American linguist Yogi Berra once said of a New York City restaurant: “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Overcrowding, however, isn’t what motivates a move to a state (or from a state). Those decisions are inspired by robust economic activity, jobs for … Continue reading →

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Who Paid for the Abortion Ads? Green Energy

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Christian Braunlich

You may think the recent Virginia election was about abortion, but follow the money. The wave of advertising on that issue was largely bankrolled by the renewable energy industry. This election was about energy and delivered to those special interests the legislature … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Ballot Question: Will Virginia Become Illinois?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Derrick A. Max

It was reported this week that billionaire Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker had made substantial campaign contributions totaling $250,000 to four liberal Democrats running for Virginia State Senate and the Democratic Party of Virginia.  These donations, made through Governor Pritzker’s “Think Big America” … Continue reading →

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