Monthly Archives: January 2011

How EPA Regulates Farm Spills

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matt ohern

EPA equates an agriculturally related spill of pesticides, fertilizers, fuel, coolants and oil-petroleum-based products as a major problem on farms and ranches. Farms and ranches, according to EPA, have substantial problems with the prevention and control of oil spills. EPA … Continue reading →

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Will Consumer Debt Grow?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matt ohern

At what point in the recovery will consumer debt begin to grow again? Continue reading →

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Two Reforms to Help Virginia’s Students

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matt ohern

Despite widespread support in Virginia for teacher merit pay and using tax credits to spur educational opportunities, little progress has been made in either area. Thanks to some support from the Governor, that may be about to change. Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matt ohern

The Virginia General Assembly session and the new OpenGovernment.org Continue reading →

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Time for Government Pension Reform

Posted on January 5, 2011 by matt ohern

Taxpayers are faced with an enormous bill for the luxury of having too many government employees, making too much money (salary and benefits), for too long. Fortunately, some in Virginia are taking steps to prevent the Old Dominion from falling into such a morass. Continue reading →

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