Category Archives: Government Reform

Reform, But Not In A Good Way

Posted on December 3, 2010 by matt ohern

Virginia should keep the FOIA Council. Continue reading →

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Election Night a Mixed Bag for ABC Privatization

Posted on November 5, 2010 by matt ohern

Though ABC privatization wasn’t on the ballot in Virginia this week, election results in two other states bring a mix of good and bad news to supporters of Gov. McDonnell’s plan to end the state’s archaic liquor monopoly. Continue reading →

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Reform, Transportation Trump Revenue-Neutrality: The Rationale for ABC Privatization, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2010 by matt ohern

Why liquor privatization makes sense even if it isn’t revenue neutral. Continue reading →

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Ten Ideas for the Virginia Commission on Government Reform

Posted on September 9, 2010 by matt ohern

Given today’s economy, now is the time for Virginia to eliminate luxuries and focus state government on the necessities. Here are 10 ideas for the Governor’s Commission on Government Reform that, if implemented, would help accomplish just that. Continue reading →

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Privatizing ABC Makes Sense

Posted on September 9, 2010 by matt ohern

Governors Allen, Gilmore, Warner and Kaine have all agreed that selling liquor is not a core function of state government. Governor McDonnell is making the right move in pushing for privatization, here’s hoping the General Assembly follows his lead. Continue reading →

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