Author Archives: matt ohern

Keep it in the ground … by blocking pipelines

You can understand their frustration, as the steady stream of radical environmentalist successes during the Obama years has been replaced with endless setbacks. Oil, gas and coal leasing, permits and production have risen significantly. Big Green just lost its first … Continue reading

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A Common Definition for BRT, Please

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the fastest-growing U.S. transit mode. The Trump Administration has prioritized funding BRT projects over light-rail projects. A region can build three to nine BRT projects for every one light rail line. However, while BRT may … Continue reading

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Judge dismisses climate change lawsuit

Attorney General Curtis Hill of Indiana and 14 other states helped dismiss a climate change lawsuit brought by the cities of Oakland and San Francisco, Calif. On June 26 a federal judge dismissed a global warming lawsuit which asserted climate change was … Continue reading

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The Energy Debate Cloaked in Many Colors

One of the most instructive Old Testament stories recounts the wisdom of Joseph in Egypt, after his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, predicting years of drought and famine. Around 1490 BC, Joseph was made Regent (chief administrator) and ordered grain stored … Continue reading

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Tax Conformity Addendum: Has Virginia Already Conformed?

During a discussion today about the issue of whether and how Virginia should amend its taxes in response to recent federal changes, the question came up: just what is the situation today? I was reminded that the conformity bill that … Continue reading

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