Monthly Archives: August 2009

Preferring Market Failure

Virginia earned the top spot in CNBC’s 2009 list of Top States for Business largely because of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to preserving an environment where free enterprise can thrive. Despite, a perhaps shaken faith, we need to maintain that commitment. Continue reading

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Time to Step It Up on Privatization in Virginia

The Commonwealth is generally regarded as a pioneer and early adopter in the privatization of various state government programs and functions. However, given the pace at which other states are moving forward with privatization initiatives large and small, Virginia policymakers will need to step up their game. Continue reading

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Campaign Finance Transparency in Virginia

According to a new study Virginia gets a failing grade on campaign finance transparency. Here’s why, and what we can do to get a passing grade next time. Continue reading

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