The Issues

Economic Freedom

The Public Option: A New Unaffordable Government-Controlled Health Insurance System

At this critical moment, Virginians – and all Americans – are depending on our health care system like never before, and they deserve access to affordable, high-quality health coverage and...

Lauren Crawford Shaver
September 9, 2020

BE HEARD Act would harm small business and Virginia’s business climate

Small businesses in Virginia could face a very different business climate next year, due to Joe Biden’s support for laws like the BE HEARD Act. Under the BE HEARD Act,...

Hans Bader
August 19, 2020

Job Recovery Will Be Slow

Employment figures for regions and localities across Virginia for June came out last week, showing that the economy is trying to dig its way out of a deep hole. But...

Christine Chmura
August 5, 2020

Can We Talk Common Sense Yet?

We are now a little over 4 months into dealing with covid-19 in Virginia and it’s time to take stock of where we are. Let me start by saying that,...

Mick Staton
August 5, 2020

Jefferson Journal: Taxaginia Reappears as Special Session Looms

The General Assembly reconvenes on August 18 for a special summer session, and the left has already begun the call to raise taxes. But Steve Haner points out that raising...

Stephen D. Haner
August 5, 2020

New Rules for Employers: There Is No Escape

The first thing every employer in Virginia needs to understand about the state’s new COVID-19 temporary workplace standard (here) is it is universal.  It applies to every workplace, public and...

Stephen D. Haner
July 22, 2020

The Jefferson Journal: No Escape From New Rules

The first thing every employer in Virginia needs to understand about the state’s new COVID-19 temporary workplace standard (here) is it is universal. It applies to every workplace, public and...

Stephen D. Haner
July 20, 2020

Johan Norberg’s Sweden’s Lessons for America!

When asked if he can mention a single example of a country where socialism has worked, Bernie Sanders always says “we should look to countries like Sweden.” Sooner or later,...

Jefferson Forum
July 15, 2020

Something for Everyone in COVID Money Flood

Will $50 million be enough? Will that get all the Virginians who have fallen behind due to COVID-19 square on their rent or mortgage payments?  Or is that amount, in...

Stephen D. Haner
July 8, 2020

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.