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Millennials are leaving Southwest Virginia, although the Cooper Center's study of the latest demographic trends indicate a change may be on the horizon.

According to the Cooper Center, Richmond's surrounding counties are striving to manage development and change.

Virginia Democrats turn to Cooper Center data to understand economic impact of Musk and DOGE.

A 2023 Cooper Center survey shows that 81% of residents favored the 10-1 system now up for a vote in a November referendum.

Albemarle County commissioned a Weldon Cooper study on residential growth.

A Cooper Center study helped determine future growth in the City of Harrisonburg and how schools can prepare for it.

Cuts to the federal workforce and government spending will mean a significant hit to Virginia’s economy this year, according the latest economic forecast from the Weldon Cooper Center.

More than 320,000 Virginians who work in federal civilian jobs could end up unemployed.

Virginia’s economy is on track to contract by the end of 2025.

More economic data from the federal government and local economists indicates Virginia may be part of a slowing economy.