Opinion

A new report by the Brookings Institution says localities shouldn’t just ask for one-time contributions as part of economic development deals with data centers, they should insist on arrangements to grow a new economic sector.

A closer look at the proposed redistricting map reveals some opportunities for candidates that the mapmakers may not have intended.

A tribute to the late basketball coach, John McSweeney.

The map would eliminate one of the party’s top fundraisers this year, either Beth Macy or Tom Perriello. It could also create some new constituencies to oppose redistricting.

He designed information technology systems for the military but always called himself a farmer. He died this week at age 83.

The proposed Entertainment District competes with institutions Roanoke already has and may even destroy them.

Here are some options for how the new political drama over the Lexington military school will play out.

Industrial-scale solar is an industrial land use. When localities prohibit utility-scale solar in agricultural zones, they are not banning solar broadly. They are honoring the intent of agricultural zoning. 

For a party that says it’s drawing new lines to create “fair elections,” it seems curious that Democrats are slighting some of the candidates already in the field to create districts that benefit party insiders — the legislators actually drawing the lines.