Monthly Archives: April 2015

Keep Private Money In Road Projects

Posted on April 29, 2015 by matt ohern

The potential loss of at least $300 million in state transportation funds from the failed Route 460 Project (from Hampton Roads to Richmond) served as the catalyst for 2015 reforms to Virginia’s Public-Private Transportation Act (PPTA). Legislation (HB 1886) endorsed … Continue reading →

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Obsessions of Inequality

Posted on April 29, 2015 by matt ohern

Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis, authors of “Geographies of Opportunity,” provide a state-by-state and congressional district-by-congressional district measurement of “well-being” across the United States. Overall, Virginia fares reasonably well in the report, scoring 11th overall. Well-being is determined by a set … Continue reading →

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As Managed Lanes Increase, Growing Pains Arise

Posted on April 29, 2015 by matt ohern

According to an article by Susan Buse in the annual Tolling Review produced by Thinking Highways, as of the end of 2014 there were 28 tolled managed lane projects in operation in 10 states plus Puerto Rico, with another 18 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Lawsuit Threatens Virginia Farmers

Posted on April 29, 2015 by matt ohern

(Editor’s Note: Virginia’s farmers could well be impacted by this law suit.) Des Moines, Iowa Water Works has filed a federal lawsuit against three Iowa counties, several drainage districts and Iowa’s farmers.  DMWW claims the drainage districts are point sources under the Clean … Continue reading →

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The Rich Do Pay Their Fair Share – And More!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by matt ohern

While the political season seems to never end, with presidential elections looming we are starting to hear again that “the rich aren’t paying their fair share.” We could spend a lot of time arguing over what is fair. I am … Continue reading →

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