The Va. Index of Consumer Sentiment rocketed up almost four points in February 2020 coming in only a point and a half away from the historic peak, despite a volatile stock market and coronavirus fears.

As Super Tuesday approaches, Roanoke College Poll looks at possible November election matchups. At this time, each of the Democratic candidates leads President Donald Trump in Virginia.

The Virginia Real Estate Indexes remain strong in the final quarter of 2019 buoyed by low mortgage rates and robust labor markets and consumer sentiment.  

As Democrats prepare to take control of both houses of the General Assembly in January along with the three major statewide offices they currently hold, The Roanoke College Poll has found support for several of their agenda items.

Consumers are confident heading into the 2019 holiday spending season.

Virginian sentiment about real estate markets backed away from the second quarter numbers, yet current conditions are trending upwards.

Sentiment continues fall despite household spending, driven by expectations for the coming year. Consumers continue to spend reflecting the strength in current conditions and report plans to purchase expensive  items before anticipated price increases from tariffs.

Democrats lead in a generic General Assembly ballot. President Trump's approval rating is down in Virginia. Approval for Gov. Northam is up slightly. 

As the special session of the Virginia Assembly convenes to address several issues related to gun violence, the Roanoke College Poll looks back on polling on issues related to firearm regulation from the past few years. 

The Va. Real Estate Indexes tell a polar tale. Overall sentiment increased but vast differences between buyers and sellers exist. Amazon's arrival is a significant factor in northern Va.