Category Archives: Government Reform

Flying Blind Does Not Serve Taxpayers

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

In order to implement and measure the effectiveness of the programs proposed by President Obama and Governor Kaine we need a better understanding of our land. The US and Virginia both need better maps. Continue reading →

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Turning Tea Party Passion Into Action

Posted on April 28, 2009 by matt ohern

The tea partiers have a point. Spending is out of control. Twice in the past we have organized blue ribbon commissions to control the size of government and cut wasteful spending. We need to do it again. Continue reading →

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Time to Revisit Privatization

Posted on March 31, 2009 by matt ohern

The current fiscal strains make focusing on true government functions all the more necessary. To get the most out of its limited resources America, and Virginia should return to its roots and fully embrace privatization efforts. Continue reading →

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Take a Look for Yourself

Posted on March 17, 2009 by matt ohern

Transparency and openness are two pillars of good governance. This Sunshine Week take advantage of Virginia’s FOIA law; ask questions, look at records, put your elected officials and government employees on notice and get involved. Continue reading →

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Judicial Selection in Virginia: An Inherently Flawed Process

Posted on March 17, 2009 by matt ohern

Virginia’s system for selecting judges is too closed and riddled with conflicts of interest. We need to move to a merit based process for determining our judges. Continue reading →

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