The Issues

Economic Freedom

Sensible Growth Presentation

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...

Jefferson Forum
February 1, 2001

Sensible Growth – The Politics and Practicalities of Metropolitan Expansion

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,...

David Schnare
November 1, 1999

Taking the Politics Out of Planning: A New Statewide Model for Prioritizing Transportation

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...

Stephen Blake
August 1, 1999

Airline Re-Regulation Folly

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...

Peter Ferrara
July 1, 1998

Study: Cigarette Taxes Rarely Produce Promised Revenue

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
January 1, 1998

Tax Restructuring in Virginia: A Revenue Neutral Plan for Improving Our Economy

Can Virginia’s tax system be adjusted in a way that would be revenue neutral and grow our economy over the next several years? This new study by the Thomas Jefferson...

Mike Thompson
November 1, 1997

Virginia’s Transportation System for the New Millennium

We cannot continue to rely on the funding and methodology used in the past to maintain an up-do-date transportation system for the future. Hampton Roads has one of the finest...

Stephen Blake
September 1, 1997

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.