The Issues

Energy Freedom

The Sky is Falling!

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) claims humans have killed more than half the all the wildlife in the world since 1970. The report attracted media mass...

Jefferson Forum
November 29, 2018

CAFO emissions need not be reported

Environmental groups are again suing EPA over its decision that air emissions from Concentrated Animal feeding operations (CAFOs) do not need to be reported to the public under federal statute....

Jefferson Forum
November 28, 2018

Virginia Should Avoid Frivolous Climate Litigation

Is the company that makes ladders legally responsible if you fall off of one? Or if you cut yourself picking up broken glass, is the maker of that glass legally...

Mike Thompson
November 14, 2018

Monsanto may get new trial on punitive damages

On October 22, 2018 a Superior Court of California in San Francisco denied Monsanto’s motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict for $289 million verdict in the glyphosate trial (a...

Jefferson Forum
November 14, 2018

A looming technology-security minerals crisis?

In 1973 OPEC countries imposed an oil embargo to retaliate for US support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War. Drivers endured soaring gasoline prices, blocks-long lines, hours wasted waiting...

Jefferson Forum
November 1, 2018

In Wisconsin, better make sure your butter has been graded

Wisconsin has a butter grading law. Let’s start there. Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled that Wisconsin’s butter grading law does not violate...

Jefferson Forum
November 1, 2018

Natural Gas is Important to Virginia

The U.S. Labor Department announced that Virginia added nearly 5,000 jobs in August. We’ve added almost 50,000 new jobs over the last year. One reason for this is Virginia’s commitment...

Mike Thompson
October 31, 2018

Sensible water discharge policy waiting for Congress to act

On April 26, 1607 Captain Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company colonists first set foot on Virginia’s shore just west of Cape Henry, at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay....

Mike Thompson
October 17, 2018

Obama WOTUS Rule Temporarily Reinstated

A U.S. District Court in South Carolina last month revived President Obama’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in 26 states (now 23 states due to another decision.) The...

Jefferson Forum
October 17, 2018

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.