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Virginia’s Economy Just Slammed On The Brakes — And It Didn’t Have To

A recent article's title reads: " Virginia’s GDP growth drops from 6.2% to 1.7%. Three new economic reports issue warnings about why and what comes next." Let's break that down: What the reports say According to three new economic reports (from the Brookings Institution, the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis & Policy at Old Dominion University, and the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at University of Virginia) Virginia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has plung

Oct 283 min read

WMRA Interview: Jena Crisler aims to take a "preventative care" approach in campaign for Virginia's 35th District

My recent interview with WMRA. You can read or listen to it here: https://www.wmra.org/2025-10-22/jena-crisler-aims-to-take-a-preventative-care-approach-in-campaign-for-virginias-35th-district

Oct 281 min read

Compare and Contrast: Dr. Crisler vs Runion

DR. JENA CRISLER • Vote for Virginia’s Next Voice of the People Jena is for a Virginia where every voice matters: she is running to bring real solutions grounded in our Valley’s realities—healthcare, strong schools, equal rights and integrity—not just political slogans. She is: ✅ For expanding, not shrinking, access to healthcare: As a physician, Jena will fight to protect and grow Medicaid, lower costs, and bring telehealth and rural clinics to underserved areas. ✅ For suppo

Oct 202 min read

Why Are Virginia’s Farmers Paying the Price for Bad Trade Policy?

When I see policy being used as a weapon against the backbone of our commonwealth, I speak up. Today, I want to talk about something no one should tolerate: the entirely avoidable economic crisis stomping on Virginia’s farmers — and how the Republican party, including Chris Runion, is complicit. The Crisis in Plain Sight Out in the fields of the Shenandoah Valley, the tractors roll — but the math doesn’t add up. > THE NEWS FEED <+2> THE NEWS FEED <+2 Costs are exploding for

Oct 173 min read

Losing Healthcare is a Political Choice -- And Republicans Made It

A Letter from Jena: Why I’m Fighting to Protect Your Health Care Hello, neighbors of District 35 — I’m Jena, and I’m a physician. Every day I see people worrying: “Can I afford my medicines? Do I delay that test or that specialist consult because of cost?” I entered this race because I believe health care is a right — not a luxury — and because I refuse to watch families be crushed under policy decisions made by people who don’t feel the burden. Today, I want to tell you exac

Oct 134 min read

When I see a patient in pain, I don’t ask what party they belong to.

I just help. That’s exactly how I’ll lead. I’m Dr. Jena Crisler, a physician running for the Virginia House of Delegates, District 35. I’m standing up for what matters: 💙 Healthcare — affordable care for all Virginians 📚 Education — better school funding and higher teacher pay 💼 Economy — job growth and stronger community resources I was raised in a hardworking family, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get results for our district. Together, we can build a healthier,

Oct 91 min read