The Issues

Economic Freedom

Thoughts on High-Speed Rail

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

Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Sector

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

Do Roads Pay for Themselves?

The Public Interest Research Group sure doesn’t think so, but the numbers seem to argue just the opposite....
Jefferson Forum
March 21, 2011

Death By Wind

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

Coalition in Opposition to Fairfax County Purchase of Lorton Incinerator Grows

County staff has recommended that the Board of Supervisors vote to move forward with the purchase, but Fairfax County’s citizens and businesses will end up on the losing end if...
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2011

Homebuilders Starting to See Glimmers of Hope

Initial unemployment claims for construction workers in the Richmond metro area dropped to 740 claimants in December 2010 from 1,107 the previous year. As a leading indicator, this suggests homebuilding...
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2011

Man Bites Dog: Public Official Sues Taxpayers

Falls Church Commissioner of the Revenue Tom Clinton is suing taxpayers after being asked to correct an assessment that a court had already ruled to be illegal....
Jefferson Forum
February 17, 2011

Will Consumer Debt Grow?

At what point in the recovery will consumer debt begin to grow again?...
Jefferson Forum
January 19, 2011

A December to Remember

December 2010 could well go down as a dramatically important month in modern Virginia history. Here’s why …

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Mike Thompson
January 6, 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.