Monthly Archives: March 2011

Transparency Roundup

This week: Redistricting! Continue reading

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NEPA's Effect on Farmers

Twenty five years ago federal regulatory agencies, including EPA and USDA, did not heed the advice of the scientific community which said do not subject products of biotechnology “…to special, discriminatory government regulation.” Because this advice was not heeded, NEPA … Continue reading

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Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Sector

The trend toward a more highly-skilled manufacturing workforce tells me that the industry is transitioning toward one that is likely to show more stability in employment over time and, at some point, will begin to add employment again. Continue reading

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Do Roads Pay for Themselves?

The Public Interest Research Group sure doesn’t think so, but the numbers seem to argue just the opposite. Continue reading

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2010 Highlights in State Government Privatization

Despite the fact that Virginia has historically been one of the more robust states for privatization, even Commonwealth policymakers well-versed in the subject may find inspiration and innovation in what other states are doing today. Continue reading

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