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Terry Rephann

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Regional Economist, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia

 Cumberland, MD
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Joined January 2008
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What Drives Censorship on College Campuses? nber.org/papers/w35979
What Drives Censorship on College Campuses?

What Drives Censorship on College Campuses?

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Remarks on Virginia data center tax incentives. “Virginia Assembly Remains Divided on Data Center Growth Issue.”govtech.com/policy/virginia-…
Virginia Assembly Remains Divided on Data Center Growth Issue

Virginia Assembly Remains Divided on Data Center Growth Issue

How Virginia taxes the data center industry continues to divide the General Assembly, as was made clear by the end of a meeting of a joint subcommittee charged with recommending a path forward.

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On a Fall Road Trip Through Virginia, the Foliage Is Just the Beginning. wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/vir…

On a Fall Road Trip Through Virginia, the Foliage Is Just the Beginning

Shenandoah National Park is celebrated for its autumnal foliage. Crossing into the neighboring Shenandoah Valley, you’ll also find small-town charm and world-class dining.

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New article published in State and Local Government Review: Understanding Data Center Location Decisions: Evidence on the Role of State Tax Incentives. #datacenters journals.sagepub.com/eprint/…
Understanding Data Center Location Decisions: Evidence on the Role of State Tax Incentives -...

Understanding Data Center Location Decisions: Evidence on the Role of State Tax Incentives -...

State and local governments are increasingly interested in understanding the factors that influence data center location. This paper examines a common state pol...

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The moral panic over data centres is foolish economist.com/leaders/2026/0… from The Economist
The moral panic over data centres is foolish

The moral panic over data centres is foolish

A backlash fuelled by misinformation and misunderstanding

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Remarks on Virginia economy featured in Cardinal News. cardinalnews.org/2026/09/03/…
Virginia’s job losses are accelerating, economic report says. Data center construction may be...

Virginia’s job losses are accelerating, economic report says. Data center construction may be...

The quarterly forecast from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service paints a mixed picture of the Virginia economy. GDP is expanding again but maybe not in ways that help a lot of people.

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I thought I spotted one of those Adolph Hitler cats this morning but the part is on the wrong side.
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The China Backlash: Quantifying the Narrative Discourse on China nber.org/papers/w35539
The China Backlash: Quantifying the Narrative Discourse on China

The China Backlash: Quantifying the Narrative Discourse on China

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Trump has a point about the Smithsonian. Its American history museum has become an instrument of left-wing culture warriors, writes William A. Galston on.wsj.com/4fG2wap

Opinion | Trump Has a Point About the Smithsonian

Its American history museum has become an instrument of left-wing culture warriors.

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Lightning bugs celebrating July 4th with us
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Friends on the C&O canal towpath today.
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Legislative report says Virginia film industry remains small despite incentives pilotonline.com/2026/06/04/v…
Legislative report says Virginia film industry remains small despite incentives

Legislative report says Virginia film industry remains small despite incentives

Virginia spent $128.6 million supporting filmmakers over the decade ending June 30, 2024, and, with that, saw an increase in film industry jobs of 1,700, the first legislative review in a decade...

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New report posted: Film, media, and tourism incentives. jlarc.virginia.gov/landing-2…
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Cumberland featured in WSJ book review about the National Road. ‘The National Road’ Review: A Drive to the Frontier wsj.com/arts-culture/books/t…
‘The National Road’ Review: A Drive to the Frontier

‘The National Road’ Review: A Drive to the Frontier

To link the original 13 colonies with territories to the west, American politicians and engineers made bold plans for a long-distance highway.

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Comments on the economic impacts of local protests in C-ville Weekly: c-ville.com/no-kings-organiz…
No Kings organizers want to help Charlottesville build strength for a general strike - C-VILLE...

No Kings organizers want to help Charlottesville build strength for a general strike - C-VILLE...

An estimated 12,000 people lined US 29 North around The Shops at Stonefield on March 28 to say, “No Kings.” On May 1, organizers hope attendees will agree to a […]

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Remarks on #Virginia data center exemptions ("$2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations") featured on WCVE-FM, NPR. vpm.org/generalassembly/2026…
Virginia Budget Talks Intensify Over $2B Data Center Tax Break

Virginia Budget Talks Intensify Over $2B Data Center Tax Break

With time running out, lawmakers face pressure to finalize the budget amid heated discussions over a significant tax break.

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New article posted: Quantifying the economic impact of occupational safety and health enforcement in Virginia in Regional Science Policy and Practice. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Comments on broadening Virginia sales and use tax to services featured in Virginia Business magazine. virginiabusiness.com/virgini…
Virginia data center tax reform passes House as other sales tax bills stall - Virginia Business

Virginia data center tax reform passes House as other sales tax bills stall - Virginia Business

The bill requires data centers to use noncarbon emitting generators and backup sources to qualify for existing sales and use tax exemptions. 

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Breaking: President Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, the Supreme Court ruled, in a stinging repudiation of a signature White House initiative on.wsj.com/4rLZ0jX
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The redistribution of housing wealth caused by rent control. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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