Economic development is the answer. But what is the question?
Virginia Economic Development Week recently brought a burst of energy and optimism from the Virginia Economic Developers Association. Their message […]
May 2026
It’s budget season. But are local budgets written for citizens?
Spring is budget season across Virginia. In counties, cities, and towns across the Commonwealth, local governments are releasing their advertised
When perception diverges from reality: fiscal illusion and Virginia’s roads
Public debates about government spending are often shaped less by data than by perception. One of the most enduring examples