VPRA’s Transforming Rail in Virginia: Economic and Social Benefits
The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service reviewed and studied the benefits of expanding transit services.
Mass Transit Magazine
Economic Studies
Pertaining to economic conditions, changes, and data.
Transforming Rail in Virginia
An economic study evaluating the economic effects of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative.
Virginia agribusinesses shoring up ahead of 2024 election
Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s agribusinesses—food, fiber and fuel produced in the Commonwealth— are expecting things to change.
Radio IQ
Harrisonburg tourism economy continues momentum after 2023 peak
Harrisonburg’s growing tourism industry generated over $242 million last year, benefiting hotels and restaurants among other frequent tourist spots.
The Breeze
For new generation of Virginia farmers, it’s adapt or wither
A new generation of Virginia farmers faced with rising operational costs are rethinking their goals and changing their business models.
Virginian-Pilot
New data shows prices are going down
The inflationary pressure that spiked prices in Virginia is finally turning around.
WVTF Radio
Column: Decarbonizing Virginia’s economy is feasible and affordable
Virginia should be looking to replace, not expand, its reliance on fossil fuels, the Sierra Club’s Lynn Godfrey writes in a guest column.
The Daily Press
The Economic Impact of James Madison University
An economic analysis of JMU's impact on the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2023 Research Achievement Awards
The University of Virginia honored faculty members for their outstanding research and scholarship at the fifth annual Research Achievement Awards event.