Monthly Archives: June 2013

I-Squared is Common Sense Immigration Reform, Meets Nation's Needs

(This article first ran in thehill.com on April 11, 2013.)  Ever since the Virginia Company was founded in Jamestown in 1607, America has been the land of opportunity for generations of immigrants, who often risked everything to strive for their … Continue reading

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Medicaid Expansion Update—Part 2

(Part 1 of this article ran in the May 2nd edition of the Jefferson Policy Journal – here.) Recent progress toward cost-saving reforms is bringing Virginia closer to the conditions the governor and legislature have set for participating in the … Continue reading

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Richmond Jobs Picture a Bit Brighter

The unemployment rate in the Richmond metro area drifted down to 5.6% in March.  That’s better than the national average of 7.6%, but the economy has a way to go before it is fully recovered from the last recession. Employment … Continue reading

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Farmer Nails Insurance Company

Neighbors and environmental groups in many states are filing complaints in local courts regarding odors emanating from dairy, cattle, poultry, and swine operations. The complaints frequently claim the animal operations or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are creating public and … Continue reading

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New Study Ranks Access to Jobs via Auto Commuting

(This article first ran in Surface Transportation Innovations.) Transportation is not an end in itself; it’s a means to other ends, such as getting to and from work. Taking this point to heart, a growing number of researchers in recent … Continue reading

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