Author Archives: Stephen D. Haner

About Stephen D. Haner

Stephen D. Haner is Senior Fellow for State and Local Tax Policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. He may be reached at [email protected].

Successful Tax Reform Requires Allies and a Path Through the Mines

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration had its first formal discussion with Virginia’s local governments about eliminating their car tax collections two days after he announced it publicly. The General Assembly convenes Wednesday and if there is a … Continue reading →

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Dominion’s Wind Towers Arrive Just Before Federal Approval Does

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The Biden Administration’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued final approval for the construction of Dominion Energy Virginia’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Here is the release. A few more review steps remain and should be completed by late January, according … Continue reading →

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Virginia Tax Collections and Spending Just Keep Climbing

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia’s state budget grew 90% in the past decade, far faster than in previous decades. After adjusting for inflation and population changes, spending still jumped 4% each year, a high rate of compound real growth. At the same time, the … Continue reading →

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Tax Reductions Under Youngkin Have Been Significant

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and the legislators of both parties who have given him at least some of the tax reforms he asked for need to stop being shy and take a real victory lap. He has been in office less … Continue reading →

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Jefferson Institute Asks SCC To Endorse Reliable Thermal Generators

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The following has been submitted to the State Corporation Commission via the public comment portal it has established for Dominion Energy Virginia’s pending 2023 Integrated Resource Plan. It was drafted by Jefferson Institute Senior Fellow Stephen D. Haner.  Dominion Energy … Continue reading →

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