Author Archives: Derrick A. Max

Senator Surovell: The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have no impact on hurricanes or hurricane preparedness — to say otherwise is pure politics.

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

Was Senator Scott Surovell’s recent article in the Richmond Times Dispatch, “Helene sends a message: Virginia must rejoin RGGI,” an honest misunderstanding about hurricanes and about how the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) works (or doesn’t work) or was it a … Continue reading →

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WMATA Needs Anthony Williams

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

In today’s Washington Times, Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10, Retired) and Thomas Jefferson Institute President Derrick Max discuss Metro’s importance to the region, its near billion dollar deficits, its growing burden on local and state budgets, and the need for an empowered … Continue reading →

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The Trade Policies of Both Candidates are Bad for Virginia

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

One issue that is not getting enough attention in this election, especially for its impact on Virginia, is the growing “anti-trade” mentality of both major parties. In Tuesday’s debate, former President Donald Trump stated, “other countries are going to finally, after 75 … Continue reading →

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The Stealth Tax Increase that Remains in the Virginia Budget

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

While there has been much celebration at the passage of a new $188 billion biennial budget for Virginia, this deal would not have been possible had there not been close to $1.06 billion in higher-than-expected tax revenue ($1.2 billion by the end of the … Continue reading →

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Convenience Stores Will Continue to Flourish Without Skill Games

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Derrick A. Max

In today’s Roanoke Times, Thomas Jefferson Institute President Derrick Max rebutted the false claim that convenience stores will have to close if Governor Youngkin doesn’t approve the expansion of skill games into convenience stores across the Commonwealth. Max wrote (links added … Continue reading →

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