The Issues

Energy Freedom

Jefferson Journal: Economic Forecast Shows Slow Growth at Best for Virginia

is out, and it shows that our economy — with its overreliance on federal spending — continues to recover slowly from the Great Recession. More importantly, it points to a...

Mike Thompson
January 12, 2015

New spending bill may not rein in EPA after all

The 113th Congress delivered a big Christmas present – or possibly bags of coal – to agriculture when it passed the $1.01 trillion spending bill last month. One present is...

Jefferson Forum
January 7, 2015

Virginia Economic Forecast 2015: Virginia’s Role in North American Energy Development

Sponsored by Cassaday and Company, this 15th Annual Economic Forecast offers not only a picture of what Virginia’s economy will look like in 2015, but also describes the important role...

Christine Chmura
January 5, 2015

Solutions to Climate Change are Not in Regulation

Earlier this month my paper on “New Technologies for Coping with Climate Change in Virginia” was published by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy (read here). After re-reading the...

Jefferson Forum
December 18, 2014

SBA To EPA: Ditch the Waters of the U.S. Proposal

The Small Business Administration tells EPA to ditch its Waters of the United States proposed rule. The SBA has an Office of Advocacy and that office advises EPA and the...

Jefferson Forum
December 18, 2014

New Technologies for Coping With Climate Change

A new study shows how technology can help America’s energy industry meet new environmental reuirements, save millions of dollars and help clean our environment. Authored by businessman and environmentalist Robert...

Rob Hartwell
December 3, 2014

'Waste Book' Details Government, USDA Spending

U.S. Republican Senator from Oklahoma, Tom Coburn, M.D., has just released his “Waste Book 2012” report. It is 131 pages demonstrating waste of your taxpayer money by federal agencies and...

Jefferson Forum
November 13, 2014

End the Ban on Oil Exports

The midterm elections underscore how much Americans value energy, job and economic revival – and how much they want less Washington control of their lives, livelihoods, and dreams for their...

Jefferson Forum
November 13, 2014

EPA's New Water Definition Would Devastate Business

There is “…overwhelming evidence that EPA’s proposed WOTUS [Waters of the U.S.] rule would have a devastating impact on businesses of all sizes, States, and local governments without any real...

Jefferson Forum
October 30, 2014

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.