Category Archives: Feature

Virginia’s Balance Sheet Almost Embarrassingly Strong

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

“Our balance sheet couldn’t be stronger…this is our moment to soar.” So said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday.  Every year, our governors come to the legislature to report on the end of the fiscal year financial result, and often they say something like … Continue reading →

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Wetlands: The New Land Grab by EPA

Posted on June 8, 2011 by matt ohern

EPA’s draft guidance on identifying waters which may be wetlands was issued on April 27, 2011. My recent blog discussed the concern an Illinois congressman had regarding the impact of this guidance on agriculture and farmers. Continue reading →

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Virginia Still Feeling the Effects of Housing Crisis

Posted on June 8, 2011 by matt ohern

Though doing better than the national average, Virginia has not escaped the foreclosure crisis unscathed. Regions where homes are least affordable are experiencing heightened foreclosure activity. Continue reading →

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Toll Project Bankruptcies Demonstrate Risk Transfer

Posted on May 27, 2011 by matt ohern

Toll projects are inherently risky and the best way to deal with that riskiness is to shift it from general taxpayers to sophisticated investors who are prepared to balance the occasional loss in exchange for solid long-term returns in other cases. Continue reading →

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The Most for Our Money: Taxpayer Friendly Solutions for the Nation’s Transportation Solutions

Posted on May 27, 2011 by matt ohern

A recent report from the Reason Foundation lays out seven suggestions – from HOT lanes to telecommuting – that will help improve the nation’s transportation system at a taxpayer-friendly cost. Continue reading →

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