Category Archives: Top Story

So, You Want to Build More Affordable Housing? Here's How….

Posted on June 9, 2010 by matt ohern

Everyone wants to feel like they are “pro-housing.” But, just what does that mean? Here’s an answer. Continue reading →

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Science Policy Needs a “Team B” – Part I

Posted on May 26, 2010 by matt ohern

The wonderful “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money” statement attributed to Senator Everett Dirksen may be apocryphal, but it remains a prescient warning to our nation’s leaders. Continue reading →

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Search Warrant Served on Student Newsroom Violates Federal Law

Posted on May 12, 2010 by matt ohern

The search warrant served on the JMU Breeze in the aftermath of JMU’s riot violated the the Federal Privacy Protection Act. Continue reading →

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Creative Cities and Major League Soccer

Posted on April 14, 2010 by matt ohern

Virginia’s cities need to embrace the reality that quality of life is not merely an afterthought, but a key element in the development of creative cities. Continue reading →

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Taxes, Fees and the Virginia Budget Process

Posted on April 1, 2010 by matt ohern

The General Assembly adjourned the 2010 Regular Session on March 14th, 2010, after only a one day extension. Budget Conferees and Leaders claimed victory by closing the $4.2 billion revenue shortfall facing the Commonwealth without a tax increase. Of course, the definition of a fee or tax seems to be in the eye of the beholder. Regardless, anyone involved in the budget process will admit that it is complicated, insular and growing in unintended consequences due to the limited time available for evaluation and debate. Continue reading →

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