Opinion
Opinion
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Jul 30, 2026
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9 min read
Virginia is Branding the Wrong Industry and Pitching It's Economy in a Tricorn Hat
Calling agriculture Virginia’s largest private industry and forestry its third largest may be politically familiar for rural Virginia. It is also a backward-looking description of a Commonwealth whose real economic power now comes from defense, maritime commerce, nuclear technology and advanced industry.
Opinion
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Jul 14, 2026
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2 min read
Opinion: Hampton Roads Can't Afford Politics That Prioritize Partisanship Over Prosperity
As the region stands on the doorstep of historic economic opportunity, partisan battles and political distractions risk leaving Hampton Roads behind while other regions capitalize on federal investment and industrial growth.