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The site www.VAperforms.virginia.gov focuses on seven key areas and outlines the state’s long-term goals for each: Economy, Education, Health and Family, Public Safety, Natural “Resources, Government and Citizens, and Transportation. Within each area, selected societal indicators are used to help answer the question “How is Virginia doing?” Approximately 50 indicators are used, ranging from third grade reading scores to cancer incidence. Where available, data is used to compare Virginia to nearby states and national rates.
In addition, users can get a detailed demographic profile at the state, regional or locality level. A mapping feature allows users to create custom reports on dozens of measures at the local or regional level.
The Web site was developed in partnership with the Council on Virginia’s Future, established in 2003 and charged with creating a vision of Virginia’s future and a system for state government that sup
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