Thompson: Virginia's Competitiveness Continues to Decline —
Based on the latest report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Virginia's competitiveness against other states is continuing on its downward spiral, says Thomas Jefferson Institute President Mike Thompson. Ranked as high as Number 5 in 2013, the state's economic outlook now ranks Number 13. Read It Here!
March 2016
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Jefferson Journal: Time To Move Online Education Forward — By Chris Braunlich Governor Terry McAuliffe earned high praise last year for allowing 21st century enterprises like Lyft and Uber to operate legally in Virginia. He now has a similar opportunity in education. Read It Here!
February 2016
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Jefferson Journal: Renting Private Rooms Makes Sense — By Michael Thompson The General Assembly is debating how best to allow private homeowners to rent their extra bedrooms on a short term basis. That decision may be made this year or next, but it is an important one in this changing economy. Here's why its a good idea ... and some issues that need to be considered. (2/23/2016) Read It Here!
February 2016
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Jefferson Journal: Time to Reform State Hospital Regulations — By Michael Thompson Virginia lives under an out-of-date Certificate of Public Need (COPN) law originally enacted at the urging of the federal government in an effort to contain health care costs. The federal requirement was repealed in 1987. It's time to take it off Virginia's books, too. Read It Here!
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