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Category Archives: Government Reform
Breaking VA Law – A Differing Point of View
Operating ABC stores is in direct violation of at least the spirit, if not the intent of Virginia statute. ABC stores perform a function that can and should be executed by the private sector and Virginia needs to cut them free and let that happen. Continue reading
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Ryan Frederick and Civil Liberties
The case against Ryan Frederick illustrates threats to both our safety in our homes and our rights under the Constitution. Virginians need to pay closer attention to the tactics that the police use to execute drug warrants risks that come from their use of confidential informants. Continue reading
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Time for Non-Partisan Redistricting
With the process of redistricting just around the corner, the time for passing legislation that reforms the system is now. Virginia can’t afford another round of partisan redistricting that results in incumbents going unchallenged. Continue reading
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Don’t Mess with Virginia’s Biennial Budget System
Legislation being proposed by Delegates Pollard and Saxman to adopt an annual rather than a biennial budget process needs to be rejected. Under the current format a more realistic budgetary picture is presented to the public and longer range planning is encouraged, two things that go a long way in making Virginia the best-managed state in the union. Continue reading
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Fairfax County – a Case Study on Government Excess Spending
Growth in government spending and new programs play a larger role in the financial hardships faced by Virginia and its localities than many our elected officials are letting on. To combat this we need to increase budget transparency by getting the checkbooks online and look towards competitive bidding and privatization to save money and increase efficiencies. Continue reading
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