Category Archives: State Government

Virginia’s Balance Sheet Almost Embarrassingly Strong

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

“Our balance sheet couldn’t be stronger…this is our moment to soar.” So said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday.  Every year, our governors come to the legislature to report on the end of the fiscal year financial result, and often they say something like … Continue reading →

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A New Tax Reform Plan? Explain It and Sell It!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The following paragraph was written five months ago.  It is reproduced now with some emphasis added. The 2023 Virginia General Assembly tax debate is just another revival of an old political show. Last year it ended well for new Governor Glenn Youngkin … Continue reading →

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Deadlocked Again on Taxes vs. Spending

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

We have seen this before in Virginia and here we go again: the classic conflict between tax cuts for the many versus more government spending for a few. The Republican-dominated House of Delegates has passed a series of broad tax … Continue reading →

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Youngkin Thwarts Dominion Push for Higher Profit

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

A Virginia House of Delegates committee has rebuffed Dominion Energy Virginia’s bid to change the rules on how much profit it can earn, setting up a confrontation with the utility and its allies in the Virginia Senate.  Governor Glenn Youngkin … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons For Supporting Youngkin Tax Plan

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Barbara Hollingsworth

Last week, the Republican majority in the Virginia House of Delegates passed a $1 billion package of tax cuts for individuals and businesses, the centerpiece of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s economic agenda. But Democrats, who have a two-seat majority in the … Continue reading →

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