The Issues

Economic Freedom

Virginia Still Feeling the Effects of Housing Crisis

Though doing better than the national average, Virginia has not escaped the foreclosure crisis unscathed. Regions where homes are least affordable are experiencing heightened foreclosure activity....
Christine Chmura
June 8, 2011

Toll Project Bankruptcies Demonstrate Risk Transfer

Toll projects are inherently risky and the best way to deal with that riskiness is to shift it from general taxpayers to sophisticated investors who are prepared to balance the...
Jefferson Forum
May 27, 2011

The Most for Our Money: Taxpayer Friendly Solutions for the Nation’s Transportation Solutions

A recent report from the Reason Foundation lays out seven suggestions – from HOT lanes to telecommuting - that will help improve the nation’s transportation system at a taxpayer-friendly cost....
Jefferson Forum
May 27, 2011

Job Numbers Improve Overall, Despite Losses in Some Regions

Virginia job growth slightly ahead of national average, with Lynchburg and Northern Virginia leading the charge....
Jefferson Forum
May 27, 2011

Virginia Prevailing Wage

The words prevailing wages imply that the wages to be paid are wages prevailing in the community where the work is being done. Nothing could be further from the truth,...
Jefferson Forum
May 27, 2011

High-Speed Rail for the Northeast Corridor: Fantasy or Realizable?

If there is any corridor in the United States that has the high population density, major cities with concentrated downtowns and extensive transit service, and congested air and highway routes,...
Jefferson Forum
May 13, 2011

Is an Increase in the Real-Estate Tax Rate Affordable?

How best to determine real estate tax rates. A Fairfax County case study....
Jefferson Forum
May 13, 2011

Are We Still in a Recession?

Officially, and according to the statistics, no. Anecdotal evidence, however, indicates something else entirely – so which is it?...
Jefferson Forum
April 14, 2011

Interstate Tolling – Key to the Future

The discussion over possible tolling of the Interstates has everyone singing the same song: “New capacity yes -- existing capacity no.” But that position ignores by far the most important...
Jefferson Forum
April 14, 2011

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.