Federal Workforce Briefing #3: 3.20.25
The Cooper Center's third policy briefing on changes to the federal workforce and its relationship to Virginia's economy.
Job & Income Trends
Federal Workforce Briefing #1: 2.27.25
The first Weldon Cooper Center policy briefing on the importance of federal jobs for the Virginia economy.
Federal Workforce Briefing #2: 3.11.25
Second policy brief on the impact of federal jobs on Virginia's economy.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin touts new state website for fired federal workers
Cooper Center director shares data on federal workforce in Virginia and the impact of cuts.
The Washington Post
Cooper Center Releases Inaugural Economic Forecast for the Commonwealth
Press release announcing the inaugural economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, released in Feb. 2025 by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, Feb. 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Energy storage projects slated for Greensville, Pittsylvania - Virginia Business
Two energy storage projects proposed for Southern Virginia would help augment the area’s power capacity, diversify the region’s tax base and boost the regional economy, industry representatives say.
Virginia Business
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
Trump’s plan to upend federal workforce could rattle DMV economy
Trump’s vow to eliminate, overhaul or relocate big chunks of the federal bureaucracy could have a significant economic impact in D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Washington Post
It Takes More Than a Village: Housing Trends in Richmond
Weldon Cooper's Hamilton Lombard offers insight on Richmond's housing problem.
Richmond Magazine