Category Archives: Transparency

Transparency and Market Competition in Virginia

Posted on July 7, 2016 by matt ohern

With little fanfare and scant media attention, Virginia government became more transparent, efficient and business friendly on July 1 thanks to a new law authored by Delegate Jim LeMunyon (R-Fairfax). During the administration of George Allen, Virginia led a national … Continue reading →

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Is Virginia's P3 Program at Risk?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by matt ohern

(This article is reprinted by Surface Transportation Innovations, a monthly newsletter by Reason Foundation.) The state with the longest track record in public-private partnerships (P3s) for transportation infrastructure is clearly Virginia. It enacted the first workable general enabling legislation for P3s back in … Continue reading →

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USDA Spy Proposal: So Much for Privacy

Posted on April 26, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publishers note: Gary Baise is a nationally recognized environmental attorney who was a key part of the initial leadership team when the Environmental Protection Agency came into existence.  He is a Virginia resident and the issues brought up in his … Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on April 14, 2011 by matt ohern

This week: Redistricting, the muzzle awards and government data as a business. Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on March 31, 2011 by matt ohern

This week: Redistricting! Continue reading →

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