Category Archives: State Government

Youngkin’s Energy Plan Pivots to Reason

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

In his newly released energy plan, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) makes it clear he sees the economic abyss created by the unrealistic and ideological green utopia demanded by his predecessor.  Seeing a looming disaster and stopping it are two different … Continue reading →

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Most of $3.2 Billion State Surplus Already Spent

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Does last week’s glowing report on Virginia’s state tax collections presage additional tax relief for struggling families? The first question is, was the news really glowing? Less than 18 months ago, in April 2021, the Virginia General Assembly and then … Continue reading →

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SCC Is Reminded: Ratepayers Bear All Risk of Dominion Wind Turbines

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

First of Two Articles By Stephen D. Haner Virginia’s State Corporation Commission has now received a series of legal briefs offering opinions on what steps, under the law, it can take to protect Dominion Energy Virginia consumers from the massive … Continue reading →

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More Rules for Virginia, Made in California

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia’s auto industry overlords in California have a new set of proposed mandates for both electric and internal combustion vehicles which, once adopted, will automatically apply here in the Commonwealth.  They do not advance the date for banning the sale … Continue reading →

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You Just Paid More RGGI Tax, Virginia!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Last week Virginia collected another $76 million in carbon tax dollars through the ongoing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance auction. That was the sixth such sale since Virginia joined RGGI, and the state’s total tax take is now $378 million … Continue reading →

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