Monthly Archives: May 2009

You're Invited

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

To a Cap and Trade Conference hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Institute. Continue reading →

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Land Use Planning from the Bottom Up

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

Henrico County is updating its land use plan as is Hanover and other counties around the state. This process needs to make sure that green space is preserved and the wishes of the citizens are kept in mind. Continue reading →

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Flying Blind Does Not Serve Taxpayers

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

In order to implement and measure the effectiveness of the programs proposed by President Obama and Governor Kaine we need a better understanding of our land. The US and Virginia both need better maps. Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Oil and Gas Needs Can be Met Right off our Shores

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

Drilling for oil and natural gas off our coast makes economic and national security sense. We need to start exploring now in order to know how much we can produce. Continue reading →

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Reforming the Dollars by Weighting the Funding

Posted on May 12, 2009 by matt ohern

Weighted Student Funding formulas can force school systems to take a hard look at how they are spending money. A new study shows that such formulas have helped schools facing budget shortfalls make up the difference while minimizing the cuts to classrooms. Virginia should take a look at this new way of spending our education dollars. Continue reading →

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