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 […]
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To understand where we need to go, we first need to understand where we are. This shows where Virginia ranks on key indicators, comparing the […]
The budget available through the General Assembly website makes no sense to the taxpayer interested in getting an idea of how his money is spent. […]
The transportation “crisis” in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads is dramatically different from the transportation “headaches” in less crowded areas of the state. Yet, major […]
One of the most controversial issues facing local communities deals with the continued development of commercial and residential properties. As families move into new developments, […]
One of the most controversial issues facing local communities deals with the continued development of commercial and residential properties. As families move into new developments, […]
Our public schools’ most fundamental responsibility is teaching children to read. Yet, many Virginia children remain “curriculum casualties” of failed experiments in reading instruction, and […]
Virginia is home to some of the top universities in the country, and these quality institutions of higher learning are among the important magnets bringing […]
In an effort to control the rising cost of Medicaid, states frequently create a “Preferred Drug List” or Formulary. These formularies usually prevent patients from […]
“Out of the Box” education thinkers from around the country gathered in Williamsburg for the annual “Excellence in Education” Conference sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson […]