Monthly Archives: April 2010

Transparency Roundup

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

A quick roundup of some of the latest news relating to online government transparency. Continue reading →

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State Budget Reflects Current Economic Times

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

The General Assembly produced a final budget that, all in all, is pretty good and sets the stage for the next step by our Governor. That next step will be reforming the way government works so that priorities are focused, and those things of less importance, or not the role of government, are dramatically reduced or eliminated altogether. Continue reading →

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Where Will the Ethanol Come From?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) will require 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel for our cars and trucks by 2022. Where is it going to come from? Continue reading →

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Taxes, Fees and the Virginia Budget Process

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

The General Assembly adjourned the 2010 Regular Session on March 14th, 2010, after only a one day extension. Budget Conferees and Leaders claimed victory by closing the $4.2 billion revenue shortfall facing the Commonwealth without a tax increase. Of course, the definition of a fee or tax seems to be in the eye of the beholder. Regardless, anyone involved in the budget process will admit that it is complicated, insular and growing in unintended consequences due to the limited time available for evaluation and debate. Continue reading →

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