The Issues

Economic Freedom

As the Highway Trust Fund Runs Low, States Come to the Rescue – Part II

(Part I of this article was run in the Jefferson Policy Journal on May 8, 2014) Fortunately states and local governments are assuming a larger role in funding transportation, thus lessening the...

Jefferson Forum
June 19, 2014

The Cost of Automobile Crashes

Virginia transportation policy is driven overwhelmingly by a desire to mitigate transportation congestion and, to a lesser degree, to promote economic development. Rarely does traffic safety enter into the discussion...

Jefferson Forum
June 4, 2014

Reagan’s Ex-Im Bank Reforms Still Paying Dividends

President Reagan was one of our country’s greatest leaders because he valued fair opportunities for the American people over political manipulations that waste taxpayer money.The “Great Communicator” listened and connected...

Jefferson Forum
June 4, 2014

The Jefferson Journal: When a Deal Isn’t a Deal

Rarely, if ever, has the state budget been the vehicle to force a brand-new government program onto taxpayers. Normally, a proposal to dramatically expand Medicaid would be debated separately where...

Mike Thompson
June 2, 2014

Reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank is a No-Brainer

(Editor’s Note: Many Virginia businesses are involved in international trade. This article deals with an issue directly impacting Virginia’s economy.) Today, exports are more important than ever to American businesses,...

Jefferson Forum
May 22, 2014

Richmond Job Picture Looking Up

The Metro Richmond’s economy was hit harder during the Great Recession than the state and nation, in part, because of its dependence on finance and insurance industries. Employment growth in...

Christian Braunlich
May 22, 2014

Tolling Inter-Operability Via Mobile Phones

(Editor’s note: As Virginia contemplates more toll roads, and the interstate highway system needs substantial rebuilding, this article illustrates how today’s technology can help pay for our roads more efficiently...

Jefferson Forum
May 22, 2014

What If They Gave a Health Care Plan and Nobody Paid?

(Publisher’s note: As we in Virginia continue to debate whether to expand Medicaid coverage and rely on the federal government to pay 90% of the cost forever, it is important...

Jefferson Forum
May 8, 2014

As the Highway Trust Fund Runs Low, States Come to the Rescue — Part I

With federal transportation spending outpacing tax receipts by some $1.25 billion/month, the cash balance of the Federal Highway Trust is drawing perilously close to the point where the U.S Department...

Jefferson Forum
May 8, 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.