Category Archives: Top Story

Virginia’s Balance Sheet Almost Embarrassingly Strong

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

“Our balance sheet couldn’t be stronger…this is our moment to soar.” So said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday.  Every year, our governors come to the legislature to report on the end of the fiscal year financial result, and often they say something like … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Economy Needs a Real Boost

Posted on July 20, 2016 by matt ohern

Government bad news is oftentimes released late on a Friday afternoon when the taxpayers and voters are least likely to be paying attention. Late on Friday afternoon, July 8, after most folks were heading home or starting their vacations, the … Continue reading →

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How Virginia Might Build on the Rise of Education Capitalism

Posted on March 30, 2016 by matt ohern

The past twenty years have brought significant growth to Northern Virginia and the Tidewater area, but there have been significant costs. The state’s economic portfolio is too heavily weighted toward government spending. No state can call itself diversified when one-fifth … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Legislator You Want Public School Choices in Virginia

Posted on February 12, 2016 by matt ohern

Dear Fellow Virginian, As a former Fairfax County School Board Member and Immediate Past President of the Virginia State Board of Education, I’ve learned a simple fact: While Virginia has a great system of public schools that largely serve children … Continue reading →

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Why Virginia Needs A Charter School Amendment

Posted on February 3, 2016 by matt ohern

Senator Mark Obenshain and Delegate Rob Bell have proposed a Virginia constitutional amendment permitting the State Board of Education to authorize public charter schools. If passed this year by the General Assembly, it goes to the voters for approval in … Continue reading →

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