The vast majority of Virginia companies that sell go to out-of-state buyers. In the Roanoke region, the share is 91%. In Southwest Virginia, 89%. In Southside, 84%. The ownership of this economy is leaving faster than the jobs are.
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The Valley Link transmission line is unpopular in rural counties, but it’s the result of policies pursued by both Republican and Democratic presidents
The challenges to energy development often override political ideology. With Valley Link, Republican-voting counties are opposing policies pursued by the Trump administration (although Biden pursued them, as well).
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Future of the Piedmont Foundation: Berry Hill deserves a debate based on facts, not fear
Senators Lucas and Locke told residents the 2,500 jobs at Berry Hill are mostly temporary construction work, leaving only 25 to 50 permanent positions. That contradicts the performance agreement itself, which defines those jobs as “new permanent full-time employment,” and requires 2,500 new permanent full-time employees.
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Clean Virginia: Why Virginia needs campaign finance reform, now more than ever
Clean Virginia has consistently advocated for comprehensive campaign finance reform — including a ban on corporate contributions as well as contribution limits on all other donors, Clean Virginia included.
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Congressional primary campaigns reveal the fault lines that run through both parties
The divides between Democrats seem sharper than those between Republicans. Two of the most contentious issues involve military aid to Israel and impeachment.
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State legislator says Clean Virginia’s demands constitute ‘bullying and threats’
Del. David Reid of Loudoun County says the “transactional nature of the relationship” feels inappropriate.
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Virginia set to become an early primary state in 2028. Here’s why it matters (and also why it may not matter much).
Democrats want a new primary schedule. If they succeed, that would reorder the Republican primary schedule, too.
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Former Roanoke College president: How to avoid falling into ‘the corn trap’
We are all susceptible to reaching fact-free opinions.
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Henry County feels it’s done enough solar power. General Assembly might feel differently.
The county wants to cap the amount of solar allowed at exactly what it’s already approved. A key state legislator warns this could trigger a “heavy hand” from the state.
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Kennedy: Virginia’s next aviation chapter begins in Charlottesville
The General Assembly has demonstrated foresight by creating an Advanced Air Mobility program within the Virginia Department of Aviation, providing $1 million to establish an Advanced Air Mobility test site in partnership with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority, and later approving an additional $500,000 to continue its development.
