The Issues
Economic Freedom
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
The General Assembly produced a final budget that, all in all, is pretty good and sets the stage for the next step by our Governor. That next step will be...
Mike Thompson
April 1, 2010
The two-year state budget has been put to bed by the General Assembly. Agreeing with Governor McDonnell to not raise taxes as former Governor Tim Kaine advocated, the General Assembly...
Mike Thompson
March 17, 2010
Virginia fared pretty well during the recession compared with other states....
Jefferson Forum
March 3, 2010
As the crafting of the bi-annual state budget enters its final stages, there are several items the governor and the budget negotiators could look at that would control state spending,...
Mike Thompson
March 3, 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.