The Issues

Economic Freedom

Jefferson Journal: Another Obamacare Problem

Once again the federal government is about to harm the competitiveness of small and mid-sized businesses in Virginia. And once again, it is because of the Affordable Care Act or...

Mike Thompson
May 16, 2015

Yet Another Pending Obamacare Problem

Once again the lack of business understanding by the federal government is going to harm the competitiveness of our small and mid-sized businesses. And again it is because of the...

Mike Thompson
May 13, 2015

Rethinking Transit Fares

Something very interesting is going on in Seattle. As the New York Times reported in a detailed Feb. 28th story, King County Metro Transit, which operates buses, rail lines, and...

Bob Poole
May 13, 2015

Widely-Touted Study on State and Local Taxes is a Sham

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is a self-described “non-partisan research organization” dedicated to providing “accurate, timely, and straightforward information” about tax policies. In a new report on...

Jefferson Forum
May 13, 2015

Jefferson Journal: Keep Private Money in Road Projects

Congestion relief is badly needed in the Interstate 66 corridor, and it seems clear that a well-designed and executed HOT Lanes project is the way to go. When it comes...

Mike Thompson
May 4, 2015

Keep Private Money In Road Projects

The potential loss of at least $300 million in state transportation funds from the failed Route 460 Project (from Hampton Roads to Richmond) served as the catalyst for 2015 reforms...

Mike Thompson
April 29, 2015

Obsessions of Inequality

Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis, authors of “Geographies of Opportunity,” provide a state-by-state and congressional district-by-congressional district measurement of “well-being” across the United States. Overall, Virginia fares reasonably well in the...

Jefferson Forum
April 29, 2015

As Managed Lanes Increase, Growing Pains Arise

According to an article by Susan Buse in the annual Tolling Review produced by Thinking Highways, as of the end of 2014 there were 28 tolled managed lane projects in...

Bob Poole
April 29, 2015

The Rich Do Pay Their Fair Share – And More!

While the political season seems to never end, with presidential elections looming we are starting to hear again that “the rich aren’t paying their fair share.” We could spend a...

Jefferson Forum
April 29, 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.