Category Archives: Feature

Where Will the Ethanol Come From?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) will require 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel for our cars and trucks by 2022. Where is it going to come from? Continue reading →

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More to Session than the Budget, Land Use Issues Addressed as Well

Posted on March 17, 2010 by matt ohern

Make no mistake about it; the 2010 General Assembly session was about the budget. That emphasis was not so absolute as to exclude completely all other issues, however. There were significant debates on things like unemployment insurance, mandated health benefits, capital punishment and land use. Continue reading →

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Virginia v. EPA

Posted on March 3, 2010 by matt ohern

It is time to hit the reset button on Tenth Amendment Jurisprudence and Virginia has an opportunity make that push. Continue reading →

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Getting Government Out of the Parking Business

Posted on February 17, 2010 by matt ohern

Chicago’s groundbreaking parking asset leases inspire imitators. Any local takers? Continue reading →

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Good News: Cleaner Water

Posted on February 17, 2010 by matt ohern

As farmers in the Midwest move to no-till farming, pesticide runoff is decreasing, improving the quality of water. Continue reading →

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