Category Archives: Government Reform

Wanted: A Virginia Land Inventory

Posted on January 5, 2009 by matt ohern

Recent efforts by Ohio and Georgia have shown how a good land management system can lead to increased effectiveness and efficiency in government. Virginia started down this path under Governors Allen and Warner, but needs to redouble its effort just to catch up. Continue reading →

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Privatization Can Transform the Delivery of State Psychiatric Services

Posted on January 5, 2009 by matt ohern

In an effort to address the budget crisis a Governor Kaine proposal should get the ball rolling on a new approach to mental health service. If we keep pushing, the state can reap greater benefit.
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Drawing of Eastern State Hospital courtesy of Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. Continue reading →

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Government by Contractor: It Saves You Money

Posted on December 16, 2008 by matt ohern

Thomas Frank can argue all he wants about the evils of government streamlining, but the numbers and numerous Democrats say otherwise. The fact is competition in government services saves the taxpayers money. Continue reading →

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Let the People Decide

Posted on July 7, 2008 by matt ohern

It’s time to fish or cut bait on the gas tax. Either pass a tax increase to pay for transportation projects or take it off the table so we can pursue other options. Continue reading →

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