The Issues

Economic Freedom

The Financial Health of Virginia’s Hospitals

As Virginia’s leaders debate and maneuver over the issue of expanding Medicaid, it is important to examine the financial health of the hospitals in our state, since hospitals are the...

Mike Thompson
September 10, 2014

When the Gender Gap Meets the Racial Gap

When remarking upon disparities in educational outcomes, most pundits focus on the racial/ethnic gap between Asians and whites on the one hand and blacks and Hispanics on the other. That’s...

Jefferson Forum
September 3, 2014

The Future of Fairfax County – Part I

(Editor’s Note: Fairfax County is the largest county in our state. This article points to some disturbing issues which could impact not only that county but the state. Fairfax County...

Jefferson Forum
September 3, 2014

Mid-Level Income Jobs Not Increasing

A lot has been made about the hollowing out of America, also called “job polarization” by economists. It happened during the recession when the employment in mid-wage occupations declined by...

Jefferson Forum
September 3, 2014

Surveys Show Americans Prefer Tolls Over Tax Increases

The latest Reason-Rupe Public Opinion Survey asked six questions about transportation policy. The most newsworthy results came from the question about Interstate modernization. The question read as follows: “To pay...

Jefferson Forum
September 3, 2014

"The Economy of the Past Is Over.” But What Comes Next?

So, Virginia faces a $2.4 billion projected budget shortfall, which Governor Terry McAuliffe blames largely on defense funding cuts mandated by sequestration. Surprise, surprise. We’ve seen this train wreck coming...

Jefferson Forum
August 20, 2014

"The Economy of the Past Is Over.” But What Comes Next?

So, Virginia faces a $2.4 billion projected budget shortfall, which Governor Terry McAuliffe blames largely on defense funding cuts mandated by sequestration. Surprise, surprise. We’ve seen this train wreck coming...

Jefferson Forum
August 20, 2014

Opponents Try to Sink All Aboard Florida Rail Project

(Editor’s note: If high speed rail can work in Florida without government subsidy, maybe we can do the same here in Virginia under the right circumstances.) As regular readers of...

Bob Poole
August 20, 2014

The Export Import Bank Benefits All Americans

When high-spending politicians are plunging our children deeper and deeper into debt and when government regulations and taxes are strangling our businesses, driving them overseas, why are so many good...

Jefferson Forum
August 7, 2014

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.