But here’s how we could. If localities are serious about reversing population declines, the war in Ukraine is tragic opportunity.
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Why sunshine matters (and why there’s less of it)
No, this isn’t about Daylight Savings Time. It’s about why you’re getting less coverage of what your local government is doing.
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The three most important things Youngkin has done
Here’s why his role in picking the next community college chancellor matters — and why the system’s declining enrollment is so hard to fix.
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How did this year’s General Assembly do?
Here’s a scorecard. Spoiler alert: We can’t give a final score yet.
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A methane misstep. Virginians should be wary of ‘low-emission natural gas’
Many of the certification schemes used to designate “low-emission natural gas” rely on questionable data at best.
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Roanoke’s response to Russian Sister City issue is unusual. This might be why.
Roanoke is one of only a handful of cities across that country that has reaffirmed its Sister City ties with a Russian city.
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Three recommendations for budget conferees from a rural perspective
A challenge to leave a legacy.
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Two years into the pandemic, what have we learned?
And why are our infection rates so much higher than most of the rest of the world?
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Skill games support small businesses, rural Virginia
The industry has generated $140 million in tax revenue. Virginia shouldn’t turn that away.
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What would a Virginia version of South by Southwest look like?
We shouldn’t try to imitate the Austin pop culture-meets-business conference. But we could do our own thing.