Bold Dominion Podcast
1) Why aren't there more passenger trains in Virginia?
Episode Notes Our episode about everything passenger rail in Virginia. From the history of rail in the state, to why our trains aren't as fast as Europe's, to some of the improvements to the rail syst...Show More
2) What (niche) legislation did the General Assembly pass in 2025?
The General Assembly session is just about wrapped up for the year. The Democrat- controlled house sent Republican Governor Youngkin 916 bills to consider. On Sunday, Youngkin signed 599 bills into la...Show More
3) What are all the boxes on my VA Tax Return?
We just couldn’t get enough of tax season so we’re back again this week to talk in more detail about our Virginia state income tax returns. What do all those questions on the forms actually mean and w...Show More
4) Does Virginia have progressive taxes?
When doing your state taxes, it’s easy to just click through the boxes and not think much about what they mean. So on this episode, we are doing a deep dive into Virginia state taxes. What are the typ...Show More
5) How to keep up with General Assembly news
This time of year, there is a ton of news about the Virginia general assembly. Bills being proposed, bills being passed through committee, and soon, crossover! If this has you spelunking into the dept...Show More
6) Why does Virginia have ABC Stores?
Every state in the US regulates alcohol and liquor in a different way. Their right to do so is even enshrined in the US Constitution! So how did Virginia’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Authority come ...Show More
7) What can the General Assembly do about affordable housing?
44% of all renters in Virginia pay more than 30% of their income in rent and the average rent in the US has gone up 19% since 2019. So what is Virginia doing about it? What’s the role of state governm...Show More
8) Who did Virginia Elect in 2024?
More than 4 million people voted in Virginia and on this episode we break down those results from the top of the ticket down to the upcoming General Assembly special elections. We also discuss the con...Show More
9) Tim Kaine’s ‘Virginia Nature Triathlon’ on Virginia Outdoor Adventures
Check out Virginia Outdoor Adventures! https://virginiaoutdooradventures.com/ US Senator Tim Kaine has covered 1,222 miles of Virginia’s trails, rivers and scenic roadways as part of what he calls “...Show More
10) How are Virginia Roads Built and Maintained?
This week we’re talking about roads. How they’re built, how new projects are proposed and funded, and how they’re maintained. Michael Barnes, Director of Planning for Albemarle County breaks down thes...Show More