The Issues
Economic Freedom
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
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
How best to determine real estate tax rates. A Fairfax County case study....
Jefferson Forum
May 13, 2011
Officially, and according to the statistics, no. Anecdotal evidence, however, indicates something else entirely – so which is it?...
Jefferson Forum
April 14, 2011
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
Despite this author’s affinity for rail, studies indicate that shifting people from other modes to HSR has very small impact on emissions and oil use, does not do much to...
Jefferson Forum
March 31, 2011
The trend toward a more highly-skilled manufacturing workforce tells me that the industry is transitioning toward one that is likely to show more stability in employment over time and, at...
Jefferson Forum
March 21, 2011
The Public Interest Research Group sure doesn’t think so, but the numbers seem to argue just the opposite....
Jefferson Forum
March 21, 2011
On February 7th, the federal bureaucracy announced its plans for off-shore wind energy. To mark the occasion, Virginia Governor McDonnell stated that the Commonwealth must use “a diverse portfolio of...
David Schnare
February 22, 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.