Category Archives: Top Story

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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Governor’s Corporate Tax Cut Will Have Little Impact

Posted on January 20, 2016 by matt ohern

Governor McAuliffe has proposed a quarter of one percent cut in the corporate income tax rate (from 6% to 5.75%). This puny tax cut will have a minimal impact on economic growth. Indeed, it will only create 280 new jobs in five … Continue reading →

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