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(05/04/24 5:44am)
Last year, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Washington Capitals and Wizards would move to Alexandria in an ill-fated two-billion-dollar deal to create a sports stadium and entertainment district in Northern Virginia. Over 30,000 new jobs would have been created in the Commonwealth had Governor Youngkin taken the advice of many economists and politicians to rework the deal. However, after a heated battle with the legislature, the financing agreement between Youngkin and Monumental fell through, and the Washington Capitals’ Arena will stay in D.C. through 2050. The fallout between Governor Youngkin and the legislature should be closely examined so that similar projects which produce benefits for the Commonwealth can be successful and can avoid the multitude of financing concerns that bogged down this project.
(01/09/24 12:10am)
From talented bluegrass musicians to towering Appalachian Mountains, rural parts of Virginia have a beautiful and unique culture. However, the region’s steady increase in socioeconomic issues, coupled with its persistent lack of adequate educational funding, showcases that rural Virginia is less politically visible and often ignored by those in power. To its credit, the University has dedicated more than one statement to increasing diversity, including economic diversity. However, if the University really wants to improve economic diversity, it must intensify its efforts by uplifting rural Virginians with initiatives on Grounds and increased funding for programs in rural areas, like that of U.Va-Wise.
(10/20/23 9:00pm)
From the wineries of Nelson County to the haystacks of Pittsylvania, Virginia’s 5th congressional district represents the diversity of the central and southern parts of Virginia like no other. In Charlottesville and throughout the district, however, that diversity is threatened by congressional leaders like Bob Good who exemplify a zero-sum mentality that seeks only to serve those in his party — who are overwhelmingly white. The heavy congressional redistricting that has taken place over the past few years has left residents without adequate representation, and the committee formed to address these problems — the Virginia Redistricting Commission — has failed to address this issue. With clear examples of how redistricting has failed our community seen in our district’s latest congressional pick, future commissions must be truly independent to transcend partisan politics, provide adequate representation and protect the voices of minority voters.