The president of a major state research university isn’t just a college administrator, he or she is a key player in the state’s economy.
Opinion
Rasoul: Medicare for All is good for business
One of the most overlooked points in the argument for a federal single-payer health insurance system is how great it would be for business. A single-payer system would not only give businesses a huge boost in their two most valuable resources — time and money — but also brings many other advantages.
14 people (and one non-human) who deserve recognition in Capitol Square
Capitol Square may soon have some vacancies for more statues. Here are some that readers suggested.
Beyer: Donald Trump is attempting to rig the 2026 midterm. Virginia has a historic opportunity to push back.
The threat facing Virginia today is not theoretical — and it requires a response.
Griffith: It’s in the maps!
The yes backers are making a lot of noise and arguing about fairness issues that have nothing to do with Virginia!
Don’t let all the noise distract you. Review the facts. Examine the maps.
If Virginia votes ‘yes,’ Democrats will take the lead in the national redistricting battle
How long they keep that lead will depend on what Florida does. Here’s a look at how things stand.
Poll shows Spanberger’s approval rating starts out lower than the last eight governors. Here’s why.
The Washington Post-Schar School poll found that her 47% approval rating is lower than the early-term average approval ratings for any of Virginia’s previous governors going back to George Allen, who was elected in 1993.
Danilowicz and Pace: Working together to build opportunity — and keep talent —in Southwest and Southside Virginia
Meeting the job demand requires continued investment in programs that align with local workforce needs — and the partnerships that make those programs possible.
The Roanoke Valley once struggled to create a new economic sector. Now it has one, but challenges with city revenues and downtown remain.
Roanoke has expressed interest in a casino. Center in the Square is pushing out established tenants as part of a new business plan. A study puts a dollar figure on the value of Virginia Tech’s operations in Roanoke. Here’s how all this fits together in the grand sweep of the valley’s history.
Hashmi: Why I voted yes
At its core, this referendum is about fairness. It is about whether voters will continue to have the power to choose their representatives, or whether Donald Trump will be allowed to rig the system.

