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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...

Letter – Passenger AMTRAK To and From Roanoke

Dear Editor, I strongly feel there is a need to push for funding for passenger service to return to Roanoke - a city built...

Letter – Poff Federal Building Question

Dear Editor, Now that Congressman Bob Goodlatte has discovered that the GSA broke the law with regard to the awarding of contracts to renovate...

Commentary – Mumpower is Strong Leader – Has Support of Community

Voters in the January 11 special election for the House of Delegates have a clear choice.  Ginger Mumpower, owner of Ginger's Jewelers and...

Commentary – Habeeb “Gets It” – Is Perfect Leader to Replace Griffith

On November 2, 2010 my friend, Morgan Griffith, was elected to be one of almost 100 new colleagues who will be joining me...

Commentary – Cybersecurity is Critical

Recently the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued their annual report to Congress.  The report, which details all aspects of the relationship...

Commentary: Fathers and Education

As a father and now a grandfather, I know the most important thing I can do to insure the success of my child...