Monthly Archives: December 2009

Virginia Energy Policy: 21st Century Electricity Production & Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

Posted on December 16, 2009 by matt ohern

If Virginia wants to continue to be the number one business friendly state we need to plan for and implement a strategic energy plan. A daunting task if not for the potential of Generation IV nuclear reactors. Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on December 2, 2009 by matt ohern

Our roundup of transparency news from around the country. Continue reading →

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Blueprint for Disaster

Posted on December 2, 2009 by matt ohern

As Washington considers an overhaul of the nation’s health care system affecting roughly one-seventh of our economy…and a host of other big issues—a critical question arises: How effective are we at crafting legislation that can be implemented? The consequences of poor design can be severe. Like an architectural rendering that looks good on paper but collapses once built, poorly designed legislation can be a blueprint for disaster. Continue reading →

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Support Small Business

Posted on December 2, 2009 by matt ohern

Our health care system is broken, but for Virginia’s small businesses, health care reforms that come with higher taxes and burdensome mandates would make things worse, not better. Choosing the path that helps small business may require political courage by lawmakers, but the decision shouldn’t be a difficult one considering the consequences at stake for our nation’s job creators. Continue reading →

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Common Sense Prison Reforms Will Help McDonnell Close Budget Gap

Posted on December 2, 2009 by matt ohern

Public safety is one of the primary responsibilities of government; however, if the legislature doesn’t adopt reforms, corrections costs will devour ever larger portions of the budget. The challenge is finding economies in the justice system while keeping the public safe, something conservative legislators in other states have been able to accomplish. Continue reading →

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