An Issue Paper Prepared by I. David Wheat, Jr. for the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Executive Summary The “Big Bucks” theme has dominated this session of the Virginia General Assembly. Due to a strong economy fueling state revenues, the 1998-00 budget appears headed for a $4 billion increase over...
4/13/2016 — Michael W. Thompson, Chairman and President of the Thomas Jefferson Institute commented on yesterday’s release of a study by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) examining the economic outlook of all 50 states. His statement follows: “Virginia’s competitiveness against other states continues its downward spiral. This time the news...
The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy is a non-partisan research and education organization devoted to improving the lives of the people of Virginia. The Institute was organized in 1996, and, at the time, was the only state and local government focused public policy foundation based on a philosophy of limited government, free...
Major Sponsor: Verizon – Virginia Sponsors: Consumer Energy Alliance, Citizens Energy, Virginia Energy Forum A serious discussion about the potential of Virginia’s energy resources July 18, 2013 Patrick Henry Building – West Reading Room (off main lobby) Agenda 8:30-9:00 – Registration and coffee 9:00 to 9:30 – Secretary Doug Domenech, Department...
January 10, 2013 Dear Thomas Jefferson Institute Supporter: Thank you for requesting information about tax-free rollovers of IRA assets to charitable organizations. I am happy to describe this provision of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and enclose a sample letter for your IRA custodian. As you may know, this...
4/8/2019 – The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy today released a study concluding that cigarette tax increases affect low income users and small business sellers the most. The study also demonstrated that tax hikes rarely meet the projections of local government agencies. The study, The Impact of Cigarette Tax Increases on Local...
HOW THE POLL WAS CONDUCTED This poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida from December 14 through December 18, 2018. A total of 625 registered Virginia voters were interviewed statewide by telephone. Those interviewed were randomly selected from a phone-matched Virginia voter registration list that included...
Key Findings • The new federal tax law cuts federal taxes for most filers in Virginia, but absent legislative action, many Virginians will experience an unlegislated increase in their state tax liability. • This additional liability is because federal tax reform broadened the tax base while reducing tax rates, with some of the...
Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy is a non-partisan research and education organization devoted to improving the lives of the people of Virginia. The Institute was organized in Virginia in 1996 and, at that time, was the only state and local government focused public policy foundation...
Board of Directors Michael Thompson John Alderson William W. Beach Robert W. Shinn Randal C. Teague Robert F. Turner James W. Dyke, Jr. Alan I Kirshner B. Keith Fulton Joseph Ragan The Honorable John Hager The Honorable John Rust Robert L. Hartwell John Ryan James W. Beamer Stephen Cannon Stephan Cassaday Rebecca Donatelli CORDIALLY INVITE...
