Author Archives: matt ohern

Voters Should Say “No” to New Carbon Tax

Posted on September 11, 2019 by matt ohern

Virginia should not join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.  Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax is now fully authorized under a new state regulation, and the deadline to appeal that regulation has passed with no … Continue reading →

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Virginia Ranks 2nd in Nation in Highway Performance and Cost-Effectiveness

Posted on September 11, 2019 by matt ohern

By Baruch Feigenbaum, Spence Purnell and M. Gregory Fields Virginia’s highway system ranks 2nd in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the Annual Highway Report by Reason Foundation. This is a 25-spot improvement from the previous report, where Virginia … Continue reading →

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A Bipartisan Trade Agreement Good for Virginia’s Economy

Posted on September 10, 2019 by matt ohern

Governor Ralph Northam recently suggested caution in the face of recessionary concerns:  “As the global economy changes, we must be both cautious and strategic.”  Those concerns were largely echoed by the actions of Republicans in the General Assembly who made … Continue reading →

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Calling It What It Is: A $450 Million Windfall Tax Hike!

Posted on August 27, 2019 by matt ohern

Virginia state government ended Fiscal Year 2019 awash in cash largely for one reason: A $466 million tax increase that fell on about 30 percent of individual taxpayers, caused by conforming to the new federal tax law without any corresponding … Continue reading →

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For Prepared Citizenship, Civics Education is a Must

Posted on August 27, 2019 by matt ohern

By George Nethercutt and James Dillard Education is usually at the top of the list of national priorities, especially for American Presidential candidates. If one looks at the mission statement for many schools and school districts, it usually includes statements … Continue reading →

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