Economy

A flyover in rural Virginia shows a forest of trees bordering a cow farm and a hayfield. Taken around the beginning of November, when trees are multicolored and starting to drop their leaves. The two-lane road in the shot is the major road heading into the local town. The altitude of the drone was around 250 feet.

Economy A Primer on Rural Issues Across Virginia

Some of the biggest issues Virginia's rural regions face include broadband access, economic development, and transportation.

Meghin Moore April 30, 2022 12:15 pm EDT

Economy

Screen shot: On April 1, the Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition hosted a press conference where organizations and parents asked the Virginia General Assembly to prioritize parents in the state budget.

Economy “I’m Feeling Like Economic Disparity Is A Disease, And I Caught It:” Parents Seek Priority In Virginia’s Budget

At a virtual press conference held by the Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition, parents and organizations advocated for lawmakers to prioritize parents in state budget negotiations.

Amie Knowles April 12, 2022 10:41 am EDT

Economy

This is a display of Russian Standard Vodka in a Total Wine and More store in University Park, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Economy From Booze to Backlash: Virginia Calls For Its Own Russian Sanctions

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for a series of "decisive actions" against the country.

Amie Knowles February 28, 2022 4:20 pm EST

Economy

Economy The Infrastructure Money Potentially Coming to Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley

Rep. Jennifer Wexton told us the four things that could particularly help the residents in her district, and why passing the Build Back Better act is still so important.