Federal Workforce Briefing #4: 7.14.25
The fourth policy brief from the Weldon Cooper Center outlining the effects of federal reductions in force.
Good governance and resilience in every Virginia community
The Cooper Center provides valuable data and services to communities, governments, and public sector leaders.
Research
Economic Effects of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Compliance Programs
This report from the Weldon Cooper Center evaluates the economic effects of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (DOLI) Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) compliance programs.
Evaluating Well-being Retreats for Nursing Students
The Center for Survey Research (CSR) collaborated with University of Virginia’s Compassionate Care Institute (CCI) to explore the immediate and 30-day impact of wellness retreats, which support self-care and self-compassion, in nursing curricula.
Shaping the Future of Solar
This report lays out observational case studies of notable examples of public engagement related to solar policy in Virginia.
In The News
Virginia falls to No. 4 among CNBC's top states for business
Virginia lost its spot at the top of CNBC's annual Top States for Business report, in line with the Cooper Center's job loss predictions.
Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia unemployment claims continue to pace ahead of last year
Unemployment claims are up 33% compared to this time last year.
WVTF/RadioIQ
Low cost of living, remote work make Southwest Virginia attractive
Workers are moving into the region, boosting local economies and creating businesses, according to a report from UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
UVA Today
Millennials are still leaving SWVA, but at slower rate
Millennials are leaving Southwest Virginia, although the Cooper Center's study of the latest demographic trends indicate a change may be on the horizon.
WVTF/RadioIQ
Democracy in Action
Read the Cooper Center's 2023 Impact Report