Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Metro Rail Debate Continues

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

 (This response continues the dialogue from June 12, July 16, and August 9 issues of the Jefferson Policy Journal.) Yes, we fail to follow Mr. Roth’s arguments against the Dulles Rail Project.  First, we are confounded that our bona fides … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Expansion in Virginia? Maybe Not.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by matt ohern

The Obamacare ruling from the Supreme Court in late June is best known for upholding the requirement that people buy health insurance. But it also gave cash-strapped states a significant break. They can no longer be forced to expand their … Continue reading →

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Unemployment Figure Not as Bad as It Looks

Posted on August 9, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on August 6, 2012). The unemployment rate in theRichmond metro area rose to 6.5 percent in June from 6.2 percent in the previous month after adjusting for seasonal factors. At first … Continue reading →

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Public Private Partnership Bridges and Tunnels Proliferate

Posted on August 9, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column first ran in Surface Transportation Innovations.  Virginia has many bridges and many needed road projects.  This column offers ideas for our policy leaders to consider.) From large to small, new or replacement toll bridge and tunnel projects are … Continue reading →

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Rail to Dulles Issue Continued – Response to “Transportation Conservatives”

Posted on August 9, 2012 by matt ohern

(This response from Gabe Roth is part of the articles that have been carried in the Jefferson Policy Journal on June 21 (here) and July 16, 2012 (here). I do not know what Glen Bottoms means by “conservative principles”. I … Continue reading →

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