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Commentary

Why Tax Exemptions for Harvard and Confederate Groups Should Stand

Every taxpayer dollar sent to any university or private entity should be closely scrutinized. In the case of the billions sent to Harvard University and other elite schools, the...

The High Cost of Uncertainty for Virginia’s Workers and Businesses

Asked nearly 40 years ago what he needed most, less regulation or lower taxes, a...

Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14%...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

Commentary -Urban Archery is a Cost-Free Alternative to Expensive Deer Culling

Dear City Manager and Honorable Members of Council, I’m writing in response to the FY 2011-2012 Budget. First, I’d like to commend City Staff,...

Commentary – City Tagged With Citizen’s Code Violations

Dear Editor, It appears that the "Citizens Code Violation Committee" is back in force and this year they appear to be fully funded. This committee...

Letter – DRI, Elmwood Park

Dear Editor, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) supports the City Manager's efforts to improve and propel Elmwood Park forward. Elmwood Park needs enhanced and expanded...

Commentary – Renewable Energy Industry Distributes Misinformation

At the recent Earth Day celebration at Grandin Village, I greeted a director of the local Sierra Club and long-time acquaintance who was...

Commentary – Greed and Dishonesty Driving Healthcare

Medical insurance companies have increased their profits 51% since 2008, at the expense of  patients and doctors. During this time many patient's insurance premiums...

Commentary – Justice is Reward for Vigilance

Nearly ten years ago, Americans looked on in horror as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded.  At the end of the day...