Category Archives: Government Reform

This Year in Virginia: New Choices

Posted on January 31, 2013 by matt ohern

Virginia this week joins the rest of the nation in celebrating “National School Choice Week” from a special position: As one of 11 states with an education choice program offering new options to students in need of them. For the … Continue reading →

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Right-Sizing Virginia’s Juvenile Facilities

Posted on November 17, 2012 by matt ohern

There are a few immutable functions of government—and public safety is paramount amongst them. We expect our state and local governments to use our tax dollars to keep the public peace, to punish those who do wrong, and ensure streets … Continue reading →

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Citizens Against Government Waste: Virginia Overpays State Employees

Posted on November 17, 2012 by matt ohern

A report recently released by Citizens Against Government Waste gives Virginia a “D” for its large gap between state and private sector compensation. Although that may sound bad, the main point of the study for CAGW by John Dunham & … Continue reading →

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Virginia Public Employees Fare Better than Private Employees: Part II

Posted on October 4, 2012 by matt ohern

In the Jefferson Policy Journal two weeks ago, we reported the results from a recent study of public-sector versus private-sector compensation. This time, we respond to a presentation by state officials that gives a different perspective. The study we cited, … Continue reading →

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Virginia's Retirement System – Mid-Year Review

Posted on July 12, 2012 by matt ohern

“I would say that the San Jose vote is a harbinger of things to come” reminded Alicia H. Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Referencing San Jose’s overwhelming vote -70 percent, to cut pension benefits … Continue reading →

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