Category Archives: Top Story

Virginia Energy Policy: 21st Century Electricity Production & Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

Posted on December 16, 2009 by matt ohern

If Virginia wants to continue to be the number one business friendly state we need to plan for and implement a strategic energy plan. A daunting task if not for the potential of Generation IV nuclear reactors. Continue reading →

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Common Sense Prison Reforms Will Help McDonnell Close Budget Gap

Posted on December 2, 2009 by matt ohern

Public safety is one of the primary responsibilities of government; however, if the legislature doesn’t adopt reforms, corrections costs will devour ever larger portions of the budget. The challenge is finding economies in the justice system while keeping the public safe, something conservative legislators in other states have been able to accomplish. Continue reading →

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McDonnell Election Mandate Opens Exciting Possibilities

Posted on November 11, 2009 by matt ohern

Government seems to plod along in the same basic rut. Taxes are collected and the same old programs are funded without much thought as to why. Governor-elect McDonnell needs to take his electoral mandate and move government away from the past and into the future. Continue reading →

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The Final Days

Posted on October 28, 2009 by matt ohern

The race to become governor of the Commonwealth may be drawing to a close, but for the winner, the journey is only beginning. Whoever is elected governor must see Virginia through an age of uncertainty and address serious issues in transportation, the budget and education. Continue reading →

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One Bad Apple Shouldn’t Spoil the Bunch

Posted on October 14, 2009 by matt ohern

The Virginia Information Technology Authority’s handling of its ten year, $2.3 billion IT contract with Northrup Grumman should not curb Virginia’s desire to engage in Public-Private Partnerships. Commonwealth policymakers should recognize that challenges occur and focus on fixing problems, not politicizing them. Continue reading →

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