The Issues

Economic Freedom

Reform for Better Health Care

Now that the Supreme Court has determined that the Obamacare entitlement is here to stay, let’s work toward reforming our health care system in ways that make sense. Virginia is...

Jefferson Forum
July 22, 2015

Employment Rates Need a Careful Analysis

The unemployment rate is dropping and jobs are becoming more plentiful, but that doesn’t mean workers are in their ideal jobs. Some people who are working are “underemployed.” The Bureau...

Jefferson Forum
July 22, 2015

Jefferson Journal: Health Care Should Be Reformed

The Supreme Court decided Obamacare is here to stay. It has given its “constitutional seal of approval” twice in two years, and that means any changes will have to be...

Mike Thompson
July 13, 2015

Health Care Should Be Reformed

The Supreme Court decided Obamacare is here to stay. It has given its “constitutional seal of approval” twice in two years to this massive new federal entitlement program and that...

Mike Thompson
July 9, 2015

Interest Rates Will Rise in the Near Future

After six years of an essentially zero percent federal funds rate target, it looks like rates will begin increasing soon. The timing of that rate increase is based on the...

Jefferson Forum
July 9, 2015

Traffic Rebound: First-Quarter VMT at Record Level

The Federal Highway Administration’s latest monthly report on vehicle miles of travel (VMT) found that in first-quarter 2015, Americans drove 720.1 billion VMT, up 3.9% over first-quarter 2014 and the...

Jefferson Forum
July 9, 2015

Obamacare’s Results and Its Future

The Supreme Court will decide within the week whether Obamacare continues as is, or will this huge federally funded entitlement program be dramatically wounded with its ability to pay for...

Mike Thompson
June 24, 2015

Interstate Tolling Stirs Controversy

There is a growing interest in tolling as part of the solution to under-investment in America’s highway system. But getting to “yes” on using this powerful financing tool will depend...

Bob Poole
June 24, 2015

Business Leaders Roundtable on Virginia’s Economic Future

The Thomas Jefferson Institute’s Business Leaders Roundtable on Virginia’s Economic Future, held June 22 at George Mason University, gathered together some of the top analysts to review the outlook for...

Jefferson Forum
June 22, 2015

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.