Some analysts have started talking about the sluggish U.S. economic growth as the “new normal.” I have a hard time with that term. For one thing, “normal” is a relative...

Defined benefit (DB) plans now are part of the fiscal debate in many states   and localities, and Virginia is no exception. Virginia has been a leader in responsible and innovative...

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) seems to think the people of the region and their elected officials have either short or poor memories. MWAA’s attempt to shift the $300...

Virginia may be doing better than the national average, but it’s still feeling the effects of the housing crisis. Here’s an advance look at analysis from Foreclosures Dampen the Economic...

Though doing better than the national average, Virginia has not escaped the foreclosure crisis unscathed. Regions where homes are least affordable are experiencing heightened foreclosure activity....

Toll projects are inherently risky and the best way to deal with that riskiness is to shift it from general taxpayers to sophisticated investors who are prepared to balance the...

A recent report from the Reason Foundation lays out seven suggestions – from HOT lanes to telecommuting - that will help improve the nation’s transportation system at a taxpayer-friendly cost....

Virginia job growth slightly ahead of national average, with Lynchburg and Northern Virginia leading the charge....