Virginia’s shift to Dems could draw federal cuts
Virginia is under new management, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger taking office Jan. 17. In a speech two days later to the General Assembly, she spoke about returning Virginia to its top spot in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings, after the commonwealth fell to No. 4 in 2025. However, many of the economic challenges impacting […]
Virginia advisers outline 2026 investing strategies
One of the great ironies of investing is that even as the stock market notches record highs as it has this year, investors know the good times inevitably cannot last. If 2025 overpromised on uncertainty stemming from a new presidential administration, it also underdelivered on volatility. Aside from a steep — albeit short-lived — stock […]
Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts
Virginia hospitals face closures as Medicaid cuts hit budgets; Augusta Health closes clinics, warns of $40M loss by 2034.
Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback
Trump’s tax and spending bill stalls in House as conservatives demand deeper Medicaid and green energy cuts. GOP infighting halts key legislation.













