Virginia's Economic Forecast, April 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Good governance and resilience in every Virginia community
The Cooper Center provides valuable data and services to communities, governments, and public sector leaders.
Research
Evaluating Well-being Retreats for Nursing Students
The Center for Survey Research (CSR) collaborated with University of Virginia’s Compassionate Care Institute (CCI) to explore the immediate and 30-day impact of wellness retreats, which support self-care and self-compassion, in nursing curricula.
Economic Impact of Federal Job Loss: Slide Presentation
On April 8, 2025, Cooper Center researchers presented slides to the Virginia House of Delegates Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions that defined the scope of the issue and offered reduction scenarios.
Shaping the Future of Solar
This report lays out observational case studies of notable examples of public engagement related to solar policy in Virginia.
In The News
Harrisonburg City Council reviews report of school enrollment projections
A Cooper Center study helped determine future growth in the City of Harrisonburg and how schools can prepare for it.
Rocktown Now
‘Lagging’ forecast for Virginia’s economy
More economic data from the federal government and local economists indicates Virginia may be part of a slowing economy.
Virginia Public Media/NPR
Virginia Beach council approves referendum on voting system for November ballot
A 2023 Cooper Center survey shows that 81% of residents favored the 10-1 system now up for a vote in a November referendum.
WHRO-TV (Norfolk)
New reports suggest U.S., Virginia economies are slowing
Virginia’s economy is on track to contract by the end of 2025.
WVTF/RadioIQ
Democracy in Action
Read the Cooper Center's 2023 Impact Report