The Issues

Economic Freedom

Fourth Annual Conference on Virginia’s Economic Future

Top Northern Virginia business, economic, and political leaders gathered at George Mason University on October 29, 2018 to hear economists, trade association leaders, and financial analysts discuss the national and...

Jefferson Forum
November 1, 2018

Family Incomes Doing Well

Families in the Richmond region saw the rate of their inflation-adjusted incomes having the second fastest growth among all 383 metro areas in the nation. Median household income rose 5.3...

Jefferson Forum
October 17, 2018

Unconventional Vehicles: Two Radically Different Visions

There is no question that personal transportation will undergo significant changes in coming decades. Three such changes will be the advent of affordable electric vehicles, fully autonomous vehicles, and mobility...

Jefferson Forum
October 17, 2018

Jefferson Journal: Tax Conformity Alone Is Not Enough

When the General Assembly meets in January, it should fully conform Virginia’s tax system to the new federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but it shouldnot stop there. It should...

Stephen D. Haner
October 4, 2018

Tax Conformity Alone is Not Enough

When the General Assembly meets in January 2019, it should fully conform Virginia’s tax system to the new federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but it should not stop there....

Jefferson Forum
October 3, 2018

Household incomes in the Richmond region had the second fastest growth rate in the U.S. last year

Families in the Richmond region saw the rate of their inflation-adjusted incomes having the second-fastest growth among all 383 metro areas in the nation. Median household income rose 5.3 percent...

Christine Chmura
October 3, 2018

Trucks-Only Tolling a Disturbing Trend

Two more states may follow the lead of Rhode Island by imposing tolls (or increased toll rates) on heavy trucks, so as to invest the proceeds in highway improvements that...

Jefferson Forum
October 3, 2018

VA CPA's Say Conform, Hold Tax Funds for Later

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) Monday called on the 2019 Virginia General Assembly to conform Virginia tax with recent federal changes, to track and sequester the hundreds...

Jefferson Forum
September 19, 2018

E-ZPass Still Not Inter-operable, Two Years After Deadline

Since the advent of electronic toll collection, toll agencies have been pushing for nationwide inter-operability. Inter-operability allows a toll road user with an account in one state to use that...

Jefferson Forum
September 19, 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.