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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...

Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell’s Departure Is Good News

The sudden resignation of Roanoke's City Manager, Bob Cowell, is indeed good news for taxpayers. His unbridled expansion of the city staff...five Assistant/Interim/Intern City Managers...

Once Friends Working Together – Russia and The West Now Enemies

Dear Editor, It is such a crying shame that Russia and the West are fighting such a fierce war against each other when they were...

Virginia Institute for Public Policy Applauds Youngkin’s Decision to End Electric Vehicle Mandate

The Virginia Institute for Public Policy extends its heartfelt thanks to Governor Glenn Youngkin for his decisive action to liberate Virginia from the costly...

Open Letter To Salem Mayor Turk: Stop Urban Sprawl / Uncontrolled Development

Hon. Salem Mayor Renée Turk: I'm sending you a big check for my taxes this month...car and real estate. I expect you and Council to...

Virginia Declares Independence From California EV Mandates

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) have announced  that Virginia will no longer comply with the California air regulations...

Virginians Need to Consider USPS Dog Bite Awareness

Dear Editor: Many of us have seen a cartoon or read a comic strip where a dog chasing a letter carrier is often portrayed as...