The Issues
Economic Freedom
In an effort to control the rising cost of Medicaid, states frequently create a “Preferred Drug List” or Formulary. These formularies usually prevent patients from obtaining newer (and more expensive)...
Part of the Jefferson Institute’s “Campaign 2001 Briefing Book” supplied to all candidates, this paper explores the problems and offers creative solutions to Virginia’s vexing transportation problem. A realistic long-term...
Part of the Jefferson Institute’s “Campaign 2001 Briefing Book” supplied to all candidates, this paper looks at the conflicting goals of enticing new businesses into Virginia while managing that growth...
Part of the Jefferson Institute’s “Campaign 2001 Briefing Book” supplied to all candidates, this paper looks at the conflicting goals of enticing new businesses into Virginia while managing that growth...
This powerpoint presentation to the American Chamber of Commerce Executives is loaded with data on the myths, facts, and politics of growth, offering both sensible growth principles and emerging solutions...
America has the will and tools to ensure “Sensible Growth” in its cities and suburbs. Inevitably, these metropolitan regions will expand, but by applying sensible approaches we can reduce congestion,...
This report provided to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and its Commonwealth Transportation Alliance a model and methodology by which transportation projects can be prioritized in accordance with a set...
Individual consumers and businesses all over the country save tens of millions of dollars each year as a direct consequence of airline deregulation, and Virginians have participated in these savings...
Increased cigarette taxes rarely produce the revenue expected and revenues have continued to decline since 2010, according to a new study released by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy....
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.