The Issues
Energy Freedom
The 2007 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability (COVES) Conference invited David Schnare, Director of the Jefferson Institute’s Center for Environmental Stewardship to present on two aspects of the then-newly...
In testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee for the Environment and Public Works, Jefferson Institute Senior Fellow Dr. David Schnare argues that responses to climate change and the exclusive strategy...
The Chesapeake Bay is one of the greatest natural resources in Virginia, but it suffers from modern environmental hazards. We need a concerted effort to clean it up, but it...
One of the most controversial issues facing local communities deals with the continued development of commercial and residential properties. As families move into new developments, former farms and forest lands...
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 Issue Brief promotes a strategy for Virginia’s environmental stewardship focusing on the devolution of environmental federalism, risk analysis, incentive analysis, problem-solving emphasis and property-based solutions. Environmental policy should reflect...
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.