Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2010
Despite its critics, the Dillon Rule is a key part of the fundamental legal structure that makes Virginia such a pro-business state and not something we should change....
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2010
What’s at stake in the battle to improve Virginia’s charter school law is more than $350 million. It’s a question of whether we will do whatever we can to ensure that every child in the Commonwealth has an opportunity to achieve the best they can....
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2010
Chicago’s groundbreaking parking asset leases inspire imitators. Any local takers?...
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2010
As farmers in the Midwest move to no-till farming, pesticide runoff is decreasing, improving the quality of water....
Mike Thompson
February 4, 2010

The General Assembly is struggling with how to close another $2 billion in the next two year budget. Here are some ways to do it … starting with an across-the board reduction in salary and benefits.

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Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010
The Thomas Jefferson Institute has released a study of local government budget transparency in Virginia....
Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010
An Executive Order issued by President Obama requiring a renewed federal commitment to control all sources of pollution that run into the Chesapeake Bay is causing concern in Virginia’s farming community....
Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010
Virginia is at a crossroad. Either we decide to plan for the next 50 years now or we face energy shortages in the future. If we wish to maintain our robust business climate we must have a consistent, high quality supply of electricity and transportation fuels....
Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010
Virginia has only three operating charter schools, and the concept of virtual schools is still a new frontier. But around the country, both are expanding – often together – and they offer lessons for the Old Dominion....
Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010
The General Assembly is struggling with how to close another $2 billion in the next two year budget. Hopefully they are also concerned about how to avoid these huge problems in the future....