Monthly Archives: May 2014

Reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank is a No-Brainer

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

(Editor’s Note: Many Virginia businesses are involved in international trade. This article deals with an issue directly impacting Virginia’s economy.) Today, exports are more important than ever to American businesses, manufacturers, and the overall strength of our nation’s economy. With … Continue reading →

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Putting the “Garden” in Rain Garden

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

This July Virginians will start spending billions to meet tough new storm-water regulations. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond) wants to demonstrate best practices that save the bay – and look really good doing it. About a decade ago the leadership of … Continue reading →

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EPA’s Definition of “Other Waters”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

EPA is defending their new proposal to define the ‘Waters of the United States’ in the Clean Water Act. At a competing website EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, in a guest editorial, defended her agency’s plan, writing: “Some in the agricultural community … Continue reading →

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Richmond Job Picture Looking Up

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

The Metro Richmond’s economy was hit harder during the Great Recession than the state and nation, in part, because of its dependence on finance and insurance industries. Employment growth in Richmond is now outpacing all of the metropolitan areas in … Continue reading →

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Tolling Inter-Operability Via Mobile Phones

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

(Editor’s note: As Virginia contemplates more toll roads, and the interstate highway system needs substantial rebuilding, this article illustrates how today’s technology can help pay for our roads more efficiently than today.) Efforts are under way both nationally and regionally … Continue reading →

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