Author Archives: matt ohern

New Commuting Data from Census ACS Data

Posted on November 1, 2018 by matt ohern

The American Community Survey data on vehicle ownership and commuting mode choice were released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau. The headline finding was that the fraction of those working mostly at home nationwide—5.2%—now exceeds the national average for … Continue reading →

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In Wisconsin, better make sure your butter has been graded

Posted on November 1, 2018 by matt ohern

Wisconsin has a butter grading law. Let’s start there. Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled that Wisconsin’s butter grading law does not violate the Commerce Clause, the Equal Protection Clause nor the Due Process … Continue reading →

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Can Charter Schools Reverse Richmond’s Enrollment Decline?

Posted on October 31, 2018 by matt ohern

Virginia is notorious for its hostility toward charter schools. In the Old Dominion, charter schools must be approved by local school boards, which see educational alternatives as a threat rather than a potential blessing. Virginia has a grand total of … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas is Important to Virginia

Posted on October 31, 2018 by matt ohern

The U.S. Labor Department announced that Virginia added nearly 5,000 jobs in August. We’ve added almost 50,000 new jobs over the last year. One reason for this is Virginia’s commitment to expanding our energy resources. U.S. natural gas exploration and … Continue reading →

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Sensible water discharge policy waiting for Congress to act

Posted on October 17, 2018 by matt ohern

On April 26, 1607 Captain Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company colonists first set foot on Virginia’s shore just west of Cape Henry, at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Soon afterwards, these men and women established Jamestown and our … Continue reading →

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