The Issues
Economic Freedom
Governor Ralph Northam recently suggested caution in the face of recessionary concerns: “As the global economy changes, we must be both cautious and strategic.” Those concerns were largely echoed by...
Virginia state government ended Fiscal Year 2019 awash in cash largely for one reason: A $466 million tax increase that fell on about 30 percent of individual taxpayers, caused by...
Debate: The debate on immigration in America continues to rage. People who hold right-of-center political beliefs seem to think that the U.S. immigration laws should be vigorously enforced. There may...
We had been on Medicare exactly two days when our first premium increase notice arrived, a nice healthy 5% jump. This isn’t the Medicare Heaven that I keep hearing about...
Virginia keeps adding jobs on a monthly basis, but the state’s job growth rate continues to lag the national growth rate. In fact, monthly employment in Virginia has grown at...
(Editor’s Note: The Ralph Nader-inspired Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG, has declared the widening of I-81 in Virginia to be a “boondoggle.” This is no doubt news to Virginians...
If Virginia is going to sell its soul, we should at least get the market price. The Virginia Racing Commission is starting to publish monthly reports on the cash flow...
Virginia firms handled more defense contracts than any other state except California in the most recent fiscal year. The $37.4 billion performed in Virginia during the fiscal year that ended...
If Virginia is going to sell its soul, we should at least get the market price. The Virginia Racing Commission is starting to publish monthly reports on the cash flow...
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.