Frank Ruff, Author at The Charlotte Gazette

COLUMN

Frank Ruff Jr.: Looking at employment 17 years later

Seventeen years ago, Delegates Kathy Byron and Clark Hogan and I, after extensive research, concluded that Virginia’s training and guidance for those seeking employment or ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:45 pm

Columns

Frank Ruff: We need to rethink energy

Recent polling shows that, when asked, most people are in favor of green energy if the question is asked are you for or against it. ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:02 pm

COLUMN

Frank Ruff Jr.: Dealing with debt

Much attention has been given to the national debt lately. Sadly, it is an issue that should have been addressed much sooner. Instead, the administration ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, May 26, 2023 12:00 pm

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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 windows, that displayed the latest and the ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, April 28, 2023 3:53 pm

COLUMN

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 to follow in the footsteps of California ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:00 pm

COLUMN

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’ for the youngest students. School unions have ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, March 31, 2023 12:30 pm

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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 cart will be broken or the leg ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, March 17, 2023 12:00 pm

COLUMN

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 member understood economics. That is also true ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

COLUMN

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 when nerves get frayed. People are worn ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:00 pm

OPINION

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 next, we will have 685 in the ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:00 pm

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