A new study completed by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy demonstrates that current Fairfax County government and school spending was severely reduced because of the recession. It also showed that spending policies over the past ten years were responsible for the current budget crisis faced by the county....
A new study by former Virginia state Solicitor General William Hurd demonstrates the need for a state Tuition Assistance Grant for Students With Disabilities — and explains why the legal arguments used by opponents lack merit.
... It’s the month before Christmas and all through the Statehouse, Governor Tim Kaine is crafting his final budget for public view. What does it mean for incoming Governor Bob McDonnell?
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Laissez Les Bon Reforms Roulez — Government Reform, Louisiana-style
A multi-billion dollar state budget deficit is generally a good sign that it’s time for government downsizing. Virginia policymakers should not aim low by setting their sights on merely rebalancing the budget; rather, they should put into place major budget and fiscal reforms. Here are some lessons from Louisiana …
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