The Jefferson Journal

Commentary

Christian Braunlich
December 29, 2010

School board members frequently say that they could accomplish the same things successful charter schools do – more, in fact – if only they had the flexibility. A law like the “Red Tape Reduction Act” would give them that chance. In short, it makes a bargain with local school districts:...

Jefferson Forum
December 28, 2010

In the first round of legal maneuverings against President Obama’s health care law, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has gained the upper hand. But the lawsuit is about more than just the health care law — its about the role of government and the constitutional limitations placed on it. Attorney General...

Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
Digital Cities, Redistricting, Local Government 2.0 and Wikileaks....
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
Virginia should keep the FOIA Council....
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
Where does Virginia stand in the recovery?...
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
Police agencies still secretive, newspaper editor still okay with that, plus a disturbing police visit to the former residence of a "Reason Institute" writer...
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
An analysis of teacher pay in Fairfax county....
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010
Could local school districts get the same results as charter schools if they had the same flexibility?...
Mike Thompson
November 14, 2010

What has causes the high housing prices in Washington’s suburbs? A new economic analysis points to government-imposed land use regulations as one culprit adding significantly to the home prices in some metropolitan areas.

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Jefferson Forum
November 5, 2010
How land use regulations make housing more expensive....