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| Legislative AnalysisVirginia's citizen legislators need good, independent analysis of proposed and suggested legislation, as well as analysis of the reports of legislative study commissions, in order to better represent the voters in their districts and in our Commonwealth. Our legislators are part-time and they have very limited staff. Consequently, they need credible and practical analysis of legislative initiatives from a non-partisan, yet philosophical, perspective. This Thomas Jefferson Institute Center offers this analysis and original research to our state legislators.
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March 2006
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The Virginia STAMP Model —
Three proposals for funding transportation are now under consideration by the General Assembly. Each of the proposals -- one offered by Governor Tim Kaine, one approved by the State Senate and one approved by the House of Delegates -- would have a different impact on state revenue, job creation, and personal income. Designed as one of the many tools legislators should use in making decisions about taxes, the Virginia STAMP (State Tax and Modeling Program) simulates the economic results from tax changes and spending on transportation.
- Click Here to view the press announcement.
- Click Here to view a one-page comparison of the three plans.
- Click Here to see a powerpoint summary of each of the proposed tax and transportation plans.
- Click Here to see an explanation of the Virginia STAMP Model, along with the formulas, data, and assumptions used in the model when first developed two years ago. None of the formulas or assumptions have changed since that time.
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February 2005
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Jefferson Institute Partners With Cost Cutting Caucus —
The Thomas Jefferson Institute has announced an historic partnership with the bi-partisan Cost Cutting Caucus of the Virginia House of Delegates to provide independent research, analysis, and counsel. View Press Release
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February 2004
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2004 Legislative Policy Briefs —
The Thomas Jefferson Institute has issued a series of one-page Legislative Policy Briefs reviewing government reform issues before the Virginia General Assembly. Look here frequently during the session to see new briefs as they are issued.
HB 142: The ABC Franchise Act
HB 380: Charter School Excellence & Accountability Act
HB 973: Budget Reform and State Inspector General Act
HB 1036: Children At Risk in Education Tuition Assistance Grants
HB 1043: Competitive Government Act
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