Category Archives: Top Story

I-Squared is Common Sense Immigration Reform, Meets Nation's Needs

Posted on June 12, 2013 by matt ohern

(This article first ran in thehill.com on April 11, 2013.)  Ever since the Virginia Company was founded in Jamestown in 1607, America has been the land of opportunity for generations of immigrants, who often risked everything to strive for their … Continue reading →

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Governor Candidates Need to Focus on Economic Growth

Posted on May 15, 2013 by matt ohern

As our nation seems to be slowly moving out of recession, it is important that our next Governor continue to job creating focus that Governor Bob McDonnell has had during his Administration. So far only candidate Ken Cuccinelli has presented … Continue reading →

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Spend the New Transportation Dollars Wisely

Posted on May 2, 2013 by matt ohern

Regardless of how one feels about the recent transportation law, all agree it will pour over $1 billion of year into Virginia’s aging transportation infrastructure and should build necessary capacity to meet  our  growing infrastructure needs. Governor McDonnell did all … Continue reading →

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Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium: A Twenty First Century Concept

Posted on April 18, 2013 by matt ohern

In their 2013 legislative session, the Virginia General Assembly passed and Governor McDonnell signed HB1790 and SB1138. These identical bills were proposed by Governor Bob McDonnell as a part of his 2013 legislative agenda. The legislation, titled Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC), will … Continue reading →

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Time for Serious Tax Restructuring in Virginia

Posted on April 4, 2013 by matt ohern

Now that the nagging issue of our transportation needs has been settled for the foreseeable future, it is time to turn to serious tax reform that can grow our economy, provide more spending money for our citizens, and relieve businesses of some … Continue reading →

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