The Issues

Economic Freedom

What the Obama Giveth, the Trump Taketh Away

The federal budget sequestration may have kept a lid on escalating federal budget deficits, a good thing, but it was a disaster for Virginia’s economy. The cap on federal spending...

Jefferson Forum
March 15, 2017

Progress on Trucks and Tolling?

Politico reported last week (Feb. 8th) on an interview with Chris Spear, the relatively new CEO of the American Trucking Associations. Spear told Politico that ATA sees room to compromise...

Bob Poole
March 15, 2017

Infrastructure Wish Lists vs. Sound Investments

The months since Election Day have brought forth a proliferation of lists of “needed” infrastructure projects. First came the Treasury’s list of 40 mega-projects that I critiqued last month. This...

Bob Poole
March 1, 2017

Making the Case for Medicare Advantage

Government watchers know there are two parts to federal policy. First, there is the law passed by Congress. Second, there is how agencies implement the law. For Medicare Advantage, congressional...

Jefferson Forum
February 15, 2017

Cost Cuts Coming in a Post-Obamacare Health System

The University of Virginia Health System will need to dramatically cut costs to adapt to a post-Obamacare world, Dr. Richard P. Shannon, UVa’s executive vice president for health affairs, said...

Jefferson Forum
February 1, 2017

Removing Federal Barriers to P3 Infrastructure Investment

The Trump campaign proposed a $1 trillion program to foster private investment in aging public-sector infrastructure. According to a proposal by Wilbur Ross and Peter Navarro, eligible projects would be...

Bob Poole
February 1, 2017

Wasted billions in Food Stamp Program

Judicial Watch publishes a newsletter entitled “VERDICT”. You may have read about it filing motions in court to compel former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to answer questions. Judicial Watch has...

Gary Baise
February 1, 2017

Hospitals Do Well Here in Virginia

The recently released annual analysis of Virginia hospitals by the Thomas Jefferson Institute once again confirms that the hospital industry as a whole here in Virginia continues to do well...

Mike Thompson
January 18, 2017

A Sweet Idea for the New Congress and New President

The start of a new year with a new Congress, and a new president brings hope for progress on a plethora of issues facing our great country. After one of...

Jefferson Forum
January 18, 2017

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.