Category Archives: Top Story

Bring in “Teach for America”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by matt ohern

As part of his “ALL STUDENTS” education reform package, Governor Bob McDonnell has proposed removing the barriers that prevent Virginia school divisions from working with Teach for America (TFA), a non-profit that recruits recent college graduates to teach for two … Continue reading →

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Governor McDonnell’s Transportation Plan: A Bold Concept Worthy of Consideration

Posted on January 17, 2013 by matt ohern

Two years ago when the General Assembly adopted the Governor’s transportation bonding package, everyone acknowledged that a sustainable funding initiative was necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s ongoing transportation needs. The needs of our transportation system are undeniable: We have taken … Continue reading →

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Empowering Educators, Not Regulators

Posted on January 4, 2013 by matt ohern

In 1971 fax machines were “high tech.” China was an isolated country, not a world economic player. And the TC Williams Titans were about to win the state football championship, an act made notable because it was the school’s first … Continue reading →

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Congress Should Not Panic and Harm our Economy or Our Retirees

Posted on December 13, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on December 12, 2012) As Congress struggles to avoid the so-called “economic cliff,” it is imperative that our elected leaders don’t panic and do something really destructive to our ability to grow the … Continue reading →

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Three New Toll Projects Open to Traffic — Two in Virginia

Posted on November 29, 2012 by matt ohern

 (This article is reprinted from Surface Transportation Innovations, a monthly newsletter published by the Reason Foundation). This autumn marks the debut of three investor-financed toll projects, with the opening to traffic of the Jordan Bridge in Virginia, the I-495 express … Continue reading →

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