Beef has again become a political talking point. Elected officials argue over prices, imports, processing and markets while the people who raise the cattle risk becoming an afterthought. Cattlemen do not want to be political pawns.
Michael Webert
Webert is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He is a Republican from Fauquier County.
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Two different views of the governor’s energy plan
Two legislators, one Democrat, one Republican, offer contrasting opinions on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s energy plan.
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Webert: Show your work, governor
Virginians should ask a simple question: If a regulation is worth imposing on millions of citizens, why shouldn’t government be required to show its work?
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Webert: Virginia’s chasing the roadrunner of affordability
One of the simplest ways to restore affordability is to produce more of our own baseload power right here in the commonwealth.
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Webert: A higher standard of representation
In the debate over gerrymandering, we can “what about” our way back to Elbridge Gerry himself. Both parties have dirt on their hands when it comes to drawing lines that benefit one side at the expense of another.
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Bringing civility back takes both sides
In recent weeks, we have seen the consequences of our toxic climate. But we are not powerless. We can change course, if we begin with self-awareness and accountability.
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Virginia’s energy future can’t wait. We need nuclear and clean gas now.
A truly responsible energy policy balances environmental progress with the need for constant, reliable power. That means embracing more nuclear power and modern natural gas technologies, not fewer.
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A missed opportunity to brighten Virginia’s future with brightfields funding
The commonwealth of Virginia fumbled a recent chance to preserve Virginia’s farm and forestry lands and strengthen grid reliability by aiding in solar developments on brownfield sites.
