The Issues
Economic Freedom
Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond and plenty of other areas throughout the Commonwealth experience more than their fair share of congestion. Adequately addressing these issues will take innovative solutions and...
Jefferson Forum
July 21, 2010
Virginia’s highway network is straining to cope with an ever increasing and more mobile population....
Jefferson Forum
July 9, 2010
This eleventh annual economic forecast, prepared by Chmura Economics and Analytics, places a special emphasis on analyzing the state of transportation in the Commonwealth. It also forecasts employment in Virginia...
Christine Chmura
June 24, 2010
The Washington Post recently ran an article on the future of “town centers.” The piece contained some serious errors and omissions that led to inaccurate assumptions and conclusions. I sent...
Jefferson Forum
June 23, 2010
HOT lanes on I-95 and 495....
Jefferson Forum
June 23, 2010
Worries concerning tight bank credit and high unemployment aside, leading indicators suggest continued improvement in the economy....
Jefferson Forum
May 12, 2010
A response to Delegate Ken Plum’s critique of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli....
Jefferson Forum
May 12, 2010
When the American economy rebounds, leading the way will be the housing market. We need to make sure we aren’t placing undue burdens on the production of new housing....
Jefferson Forum
April 14, 2010
Virginia’s cities need to embrace the reality that quality of life is not merely an afterthought, but a key element in the development of creative cities....
Jefferson Forum
April 14, 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.