Like a number of other states, Virginia is pretty much papering over its current budget deficits through the use of temporary federal stimulus dollars, largely avoiding politically unpopular cuts in state services and programs. But with revenue declines and budget deficits projected to continue for several years, its time to...
The national economy is affecting government budgets throughout the Commonwealth, and that includes school divisions. In adapting to leaner times, the Roanoke City School Board provided an example that cuts their costs and allows a greater focus on their primary mission: educating children.
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Governor Tim Kaine’s Executive Order seeks to green state government by reducing energy usage. Sounds good, but is it a bit like a watermelon — green on the outside, but red(ink) on the inside?
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When it comes to K-12 education, the Republican gubernatorial candidate and Barack Obama’s Education Secretary stand together on some key issues. Here’s how you know …
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True Health Care Reform Is Sitting Right in Front of Us!
In the debate over health care reform, consumer-based reforms like those successfully used in Switzerland have been left off the table. Shouldn’t we be looking at a system that ensures everyone is covered by health insurance … and leaves government out of it?
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