The Issues

Economic Freedom

Virginia is not without Transportation Challenges

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

The State of Virginia Transportation

Virginia’s highway network is straining to cope with an ever increasing and more mobile population....
Jefferson Forum
July 9, 2010

The State of Transportation — The 2010-2011 Economic Forecast

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

Livable “Town Center” Communities – The Washington Post Got It Wrong

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

Tale of Two HOT Lane Projects in Virginia

HOT lanes on I-95 and 495....
Jefferson Forum
June 23, 2010

Economic Impact: Reasons Why the Recovery is Taking Hold

Worries concerning tight bank credit and high unemployment aside, leading indicators suggest continued improvement in the economy....
Jefferson Forum
May 12, 2010

In Defense of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

A response to Delegate Ken Plum’s critique of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli....
Jefferson Forum
May 12, 2010

In Defense of Housing

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

Creative Cities and Major League Soccer

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.