The Jefferson Journal
Commentary
“Open government” and “transparent government” are the current code words for “good government.” So in today’s world, shouldn’t taxpayers’ money be budgeted and not available as a “slush fund” to be used as the local Supervisors want? Not in Prince William County … there, Supervisors are allowed to spend unallocated...
As President and CEO of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), I support expanding high-quality educational opportunities to all students in Virginia. This support is regardless of geography, what zip code the students live in, or their parents socio-economic background. Equity and access to education is important and...
In the video below, Del. Tim Hugo, Majority Caucus Chair, comments on the activities in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2012 Session.
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“Unemployed vs. Out of Work” from Abbott & Costello’s Point of View (Those who remember the old Abbott & Costello routine on “Who’s on First?” will appreciate this. We all need to keep in mind that the “official government unemployment” numbers are set up to provide the best spin as...
(This column first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on March 5, 2012) Now that the economy has started growing, the next question becomes when will we return to the employment levels prior to the Great Recession? Not until 2015, according to the Greater Richmond Partnership, a public-private regional economic...
(Publisher’s note: Gary Baise is a nationally respected environmental attorney living in Virginia. He was part of the original management team that set up the Environmental Protection Agency.) North Dakota’s U.S. Attorney, Tim Purdon, must have too much time on his hands. Purdon’s office was responsible for bringing a criminal...
(Publisher’s note: Climate change – global warming – continues to be a catalyst for public policy at the state and local level in our state. This column helps shed light on the on-going debate over this issue. Those making policy and influencing policy need to know “the rest of the...
(The Jefferson Policy Journal is running a column from Just Facts Daily and hope these issues generate a robust conversation with our readers. You can read other “facts” from this publication here.) While arguing that safety-net programs should be strengthened because they don’t do an adequate job of protecting the...
“Open government” and “transparent government” are the current code words for “good government.” Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors, however, seem to lack a basic understanding that in today’s world taxpayers’ money should be budgeted and not available as a “slush fund” to be used as the Supervisors want. This...
In today’s age we hear a lot about energy efficiency and sustainability. As consumers, we are encouraged to be environmentally conscious and as an enticement we even get tax credits for purchasing energy efficient (Energy Star) devices. Environmental responsibility is important and both individuals and public entities must be proactive...