Category Archives: Government Reform

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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New Jersey Reform Efforts Can Help Virginia

Posted on August 18, 2010 by matt ohern

Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring, it might prove helpful to know what a state close by – New Jersey – is doing. Continue reading →

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"There's No Transparency, and I Find that Inexcusable"

Posted on June 23, 2010 by matt ohern

Meet the 82-year-old ex-cop, World War II vet, and private eye who’s challenging one of the largest police departments in the country. Continue reading →

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Government Reform Can Yield Large Savings

Posted on May 12, 2010 by matt ohern

From fleet management to contracting out road maintenance, there are plenty of ways to produce hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for state government. Continue reading →

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