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Frank Ruff: Our downtowns need help
In earlier generations many of us were excited to go downtown and enjoy stores, or at least store ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: Keeping up with California
Three years ago, when the Democrats took total control of Virginia’s government, they passed legislation that forces Virginia ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: Bless our children, the government can’t
All around us, we see assaults on the well-being of our young people. Some schools allow ‘drag shows’ ... Read more
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Frank Ruff: Horse before the cart
There is an old expression, “don’t put the cart before the horse”. Sadly, if one does, either the ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: Understanding science and pressure science
I have written in the past that things would go much better in the General Assembly if every ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: The good and the ugly
We are now in the closing days of the 2023 session. This is the time in the session ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: What is left to do in Richmond
Of the 2,338 legislative proposals offered in the House or Senate, 1,081 have already failed. This week and ... Read more
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Frank Ruff: Off to the races
This week, General Assembly activity has been fast and furious. Most of my time has been in sub-committee ... Read more
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Frank Ruff: Big issues in 2023 General Assembly
The General Assembly kicked off the 2023 session last week. It is too early to have a good ... Read more
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Frank Ruff Jr.: How can our region lead in skills training?
Southern and Central Virginians should be proud of our role in leading work skills training. The Growth Virginia ... Read more