Category Archives: State Government

Huge Opportunities for Our Incoming Governor

The current recession is not likely to end quickly. A total “remake” of state and local government is required in face of this new reality. Government simply must cut back, evaluate its true core functions and take action to restrict the growth of government in the future. Continue reading

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War on Waste Yourself

The whole concept of eradicating government waste is blared about for its own sake which, though understandable, has not borne fruit since its invention millennia ago. Our Governor candidates should instead remake the rules governing public spending; create real workplace incentives for public employees to be more aggressive and proactive about their work. Continue reading

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Virginia Needs a Fiscal Makeover

Virginia’s ongoing budget woes highlight systemic failure in the state’s fiscal management that is in need of repair. We can start by moving to an outcome-based budgeting system, a more accurate method for forecasting revenues and rejuvenate our privatization efforts. Continue reading

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Flying Blind Does Not Serve Taxpayers

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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Don’t Shut Rest Areas, Lease Them!

VDOT wants to save money by closing rest stops. Why don’t we lease them out to private companies instead? We could save money and provide better service to Virginia motorists all at the same time. Continue reading

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