The Issues

Economic Freedom

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

Virginia Doesn't Represent Economic Averages of Nation

Where does Virginia stand in the recovery?...
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010

Government Policies Increase Housing Prices

What has causes the high housing prices in Washington’s suburbs? A new economic analysis points to government-imposed land use regulations as one culprit adding significantly to the home prices in...

Mike Thompson
November 14, 2010

Finally, a Sensible Freight Bill

A better proposal to help move goods around the country....
Jefferson Forum
November 5, 2010

Book Review: Money, Greed and God – How Capitalism Is the Solution, Not the Problem

Does capitalism promote greed? Can a person follow Jesus's call to love others and also support capitalism? Was our recent economic crisis caused by flaws inherent to our free market...
Jefferson Forum
October 7, 2010

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.