Category Archives: Economy

Jobs in Virginia

Posted on March 3, 2010 by matt ohern

Virginia fared pretty well during the recession compared with other states. Continue reading →

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Controlling State Spending Can Start with These Ideas

Posted on March 3, 2010 by matt ohern

As the crafting of the bi-annual state budget enters its final stages, there are several items the governor and the budget negotiators could look at that would control state spending, both today and tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Is it Time for Another Extension of Unemployment Benefits?

Posted on February 17, 2010 by matt ohern

Extending unemployment insurance seems like a good policy, and with the unemployment rate at 10 percent and expected to go higher, it would seem that Congress should do so. But could it be contributing to the higher unemployment rate? Continue reading →

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Past Recoveries Give Insight for Job Growth Today

Posted on January 20, 2010 by matt ohern

With the recession now over, according to most economists, the question becomes: “How long will it take to recover all the jobs lost?” Observing the employment patterns of the past few recoveries can provide some insight into job growth in the current recovery. Continue reading →

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Budget Crisis Requires Simple Steps

Posted on January 20, 2010 by matt ohern

Government should use the current economic recession to re-evaluate its purpose, prioritize its programs, re-structure its employee compensation and permanently restrict the growth of future spending. If not, we will be right back year in a few short years. Continue reading →

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