The Issues

Economic Freedom

Bristol’s Newest Savior: a Proposed Casino and Resort

The City of Bristol, having mortgaged its future with a failed mall development project, is betting on another big-ticket project: a proposed $150 million casino with accompanying hotels, conference center,...

Jefferson Forum
January 23, 2019

Look What They’re Saying About The Thomas Jefferson Institute Tax Plan!

The Thomas Jefferson Institute has proposed a tax plan that would double the standard deduction, phase in a reduction of the corporate income tax, index Virginia’s individual tax brackets, personal...

Jefferson Forum
January 17, 2019

Party of the Rich?

“Our tax code should work for everyone – not just for the highest earners.  That’s only fair.  But Washington is actually making these disparities worse” Governor Ralph Northam• “State of...

Christian Braunlich
January 16, 2019

Tax Issues Stay On Front Burner

Things move rapidly at the Virginia General Assembly, but one week into the 2019 session there is no hint of a decision on how Virginia will respond to federal Tax...

Stephen D. Haner
January 16, 2019

Virginia on the Cusp of a $600 Million Unlegislated Tax Increase

The Virginia General Assembly, the New World’s oldest continuous lawmaking body, began its 400th year amid pageantry and an unintended tax increase on which, thus far, that body has had...

Jefferson Forum
January 16, 2019

Virginia Voters Say: Give the Money Back!

As a result of recent federal tax changes, Virginia taxpayers will pay an additional $1.2 billion in state income taxes this year and next, rising to $4.5 billion in additional...

Jefferson Forum
January 15, 2019

New Poll: Virginia Voters Say ‘Give the Tax Money Back!’

As a result of recent federal tax changes, Virginia taxpayers will pay an additional $1.2 billion in state income taxes this year and next, rising to $4.5 billion in additional...

Jefferson Forum
December 26, 2018

Tax Increases Could be Coming to Virginia Soon!

Recent federal tax cuts put more money into the pockets of most Virginia families to the tune of some $1200 to $1400. But a good part of that could soon...

Mike Thompson
December 13, 2018

Governor Hints At Local Business Tax Reform

On Friday, after skirting the topic in a major address to a business conference in Williamsburg, Governor Ralph Northam told a reporter that “he’s planning to ask the General Assembly...

Jefferson Forum
December 12, 2018

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.