Author Archives: matt ohern

EPA is Power Hungry

Posted on February 17, 2016 by matt ohern

On February 11, National Review declared “Obama’s power-mad agency claims jurisdiction over land and water use almost everywhere in the United States.” Articles have been written recently regarding whether the U.S. Supreme Court will decide to hear arguments regarding American Farm Bureau … Continue reading →

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Autonomous Vehicles' Disruptive Potential for Transit

Posted on February 17, 2016 by matt ohern

In discussions about the ultimate effects of fully autonomous vehicles (robo-taxis), the least attention is being paid to their likely impact on traditional mass transit. To be sure, some suggest that robo-taxis could serve the last-mile function, taking people from … Continue reading →

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Lousy Economic Growth Results from Government Actions

Posted on February 17, 2016 by matt ohern

America’s abysmal 0.7% economic growth during the fourth quarter of 2015 meant the annual growth rate was an anemic 2.4% … and average annual growth for the six-year Obama era is only 2.2 percent. This is “dead last compared to … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Legislator You Want Public School Choices in Virginia

Posted on February 12, 2016 by matt ohern

Dear Fellow Virginian, As a former Fairfax County School Board Member and Immediate Past President of the Virginia State Board of Education, I’ve learned a simple fact: While Virginia has a great system of public schools that largely serve children … Continue reading →

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Why Virginia Needs A Charter School Amendment

Posted on February 3, 2016 by matt ohern

Senator Mark Obenshain and Delegate Rob Bell have proposed a Virginia constitutional amendment permitting the State Board of Education to authorize public charter schools. If passed this year by the General Assembly, it goes to the voters for approval in … Continue reading →

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