The Issues
Economic Freedom
The most recent federal law affecting the communications industry as a whole was the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It failed to anticipate the widespread adoption of wireless communicationns and new...
Transportation remains a top priority for many Virginians living in the more congested areas of the Commonwealth. Here are three papers explaining new ideas based on a market-oriented philosophy that...
Three proposals for funding transportation are now under consideration by the General Assembly. Each of the proposals — one offered by Governor Tim Kaine, one approved by the State Senate...
Virginia’s budget is incomprehensible to citizens and legislators. Yet, the General Assembly refuses to make it understandable, and Governor Warner has yet to produce a promised overhaul. Isn’t it time...
If you discovered the local grocery store had overcharged you, you’d demand a refund. Isn’t it time to do the same with state government?
... Your home is your castle, right? It was until June 23, 2005. That’s the day the Supreme Court gave local government broad powers for eminent domain anytime your home is...
Virginia’s economy and the state’s tax revenues are set to grow faster than the national average. So isn’t it time to tuck some away in a Rainy Day Fund, give...
Virginia could do a lot to build economic development with a law to rollback job-killing regulations. Delegate Chris Saxman is promoting just such a law.
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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.