Press Release – Education to the States
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Press Release – Education to the States
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Press Release – VA Model Regulatory Reform
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Press Release – Education Polling
A new Virginia poll shows strong bipartisan support for parental choice in education, with 75% favoring school choice and 61% prioritizing reform over funding. Education could be a key 2025 election issue.
Read morePress Release – Education Polling
A new Virginia poll shows strong bipartisan support for parental choice in education, with 75% favoring school choice and 61% prioritizing reform over funding. Education could be a key 2025 election issue.
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VIPP Press Release HB2094 Artificial Intelligence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE01-29-2025 Virginia Bill Could Cripple AI Innovation, Putting U.S. Behind China, Warns VIPP LEXINGTON, VA — Today, the Virginia Institute for Public Policy is warning that Virginia’s once-thriving…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE01-29-2025 Virginia Bill Could Cripple AI Innovation, Putting U.S. Behind China, Warns VIPP LEXINGTON, VA — Today, the Virginia Institute for Public Policy is warning that Virginia’s once-thriving…
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Press Release – Privacy Bill SB769
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Read moreWeekly General Assembly Update | 01.13 – 01.18
Weekly General Assembly Update01.13 – 01.18 Week Recap & Highlights The 2025 General Assembly Session officially began on January 8th, 2025. But, with the weather and resulting water issues in…
Read moreWeekly General Assembly Update | 01.13 – 01.18
Weekly General Assembly Update01.13 – 01.18 Week Recap & Highlights The 2025 General Assembly Session officially began on January 8th, 2025. But, with the weather and resulting water issues in…
Read moreCelebrating Fatherhood: The Virginian Roots of Father’s Day and Its Enduring Legacy
Our beloved state of Virginia is known for its rich history of individuals and events that have helped shape our great Nation. But did you know that the origin of…
Read moreCelebrating Fatherhood: The Virginian Roots of Father’s Day and Its Enduring Legacy
Our beloved state of Virginia is known for its rich history of individuals and events that have helped shape our great Nation. But did you know that the origin of…
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Governor’s Office Announces Key Policy Shifts and Upcoming Legislative Session on Veterans’ Education Benefits
The Governor’s office has been very busy over the last month. Two important announcements from his office include the exciting departure from Virginia’s ties to California’s electric vehicle mandate as…
Read moreGovernor’s Office Announces Key Policy Shifts and Upcoming Legislative Session on Veterans’ Education Benefits
The Governor’s office has been very busy over the last month. Two important announcements from his office include the exciting departure from Virginia’s ties to California’s electric vehicle mandate as…
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Legislative Update: 14 June 2024
In May, a new budget was passed to fund state operations for the next two years. After going through rounds of suggested language, the General Assembly’s proposed budget was still…
Read moreLegislative Update: 14 June 2024
In May, a new budget was passed to fund state operations for the next two years. After going through rounds of suggested language, the General Assembly’s proposed budget was still…
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Staff Spotlight: Melody Clarke, Deputy Director, EIN
Melody Himel Clarke joined the Institute in 2023 and is the Election Integrity Network’s deputy director for the eastern states. She also serves as the director of government affairs at…
Read moreStaff Spotlight: Melody Clarke, Deputy Director, EIN
Melody Himel Clarke joined the Institute in 2023 and is the Election Integrity Network’s deputy director for the eastern states. She also serves as the director of government affairs at…
Read moreTuesday Morning Group: June 2024
We had another outstanding Tuesday Morning Group meeting! Del. Hyland “Buddy” Fowler Jr. from the 59th District gave us an update from an insider’s point of view on the (lack…
Read moreTuesday Morning Group: June 2024
We had another outstanding Tuesday Morning Group meeting! Del. Hyland “Buddy” Fowler Jr. from the 59th District gave us an update from an insider’s point of view on the (lack…
Read moreThe Federalist: Voters Prohibit ‘Zuckbucks’-Style Private Funding And Staff From Wisconsin Elections
This insightful article delves into the recent decision by Wisconsin voters to pass two pivotal constitutional amendments, thereby fortifying the integrity and impartiality of their electoral process. These amendments aim…
Read moreThe Federalist: Voters Prohibit ‘Zuckbucks’-Style Private Funding And Staff From Wisconsin Elections
This insightful article delves into the recent decision by Wisconsin voters to pass two pivotal constitutional amendments, thereby fortifying the integrity and impartiality of their electoral process. These amendments aim…
Read moreF&P Radio | Steve Haner | 03.24.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s first topic covers the oncoming vetoes expected to…
Read moreF&P Radio | Steve Haner | 03.24.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s first topic covers the oncoming vetoes expected to…
Read moreF&P Radio | Phil Kerpen | 03.17.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s topic covers healthcare with guest speaker Phil Kerpen…
Read moreF&P Radio | Phil Kerpen | 03.17.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s topic covers healthcare with guest speaker Phil Kerpen…
Read moreF&P Radio | Dr. Umbher | 03.17.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s topic covers healthcare with guest speaker Dr. Umbher,…
Read moreF&P Radio | Dr. Umbher | 03.17.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s topic covers healthcare with guest speaker Dr. Umbher,…
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Legislative Update: 10 March 2024
Saturday, March 9th, marked the last day (also known as Sine Die) of the 2024 General Assembly session. This means that all bills have either died, been continued to 2025,…
Read moreLegislative Update: 10 March 2024
Saturday, March 9th, marked the last day (also known as Sine Die) of the 2024 General Assembly session. This means that all bills have either died, been continued to 2025,…
Read morePress Release: Safeguarding Virginia’s Future
Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition Announces Its Veto Recommendations A package of veto recommendations to safeguard Virginia’s future was delivered to Governor Glenn Youngkin from the Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition. RICHMOND,…
Read morePress Release: Safeguarding Virginia’s Future
Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition Announces Its Veto Recommendations A package of veto recommendations to safeguard Virginia’s future was delivered to Governor Glenn Youngkin from the Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition. RICHMOND,…
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Legislative Update: 3 March 2024
Today begins the last week of the 2024 General Assembly session. This means that conference committees are meeting for some bills; they will negotiate compromises on bill details if the…
Read moreLegislative Update: 3 March 2024
Today begins the last week of the 2024 General Assembly session. This means that conference committees are meeting for some bills; they will negotiate compromises on bill details if the…
Read moreF&P Radio | Hans von Spakovsky | 02.25.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s second topic covers conversation with Mr. Spakovsky from…
Read moreF&P Radio | Hans von Spakovsky | 02.25.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s second topic covers conversation with Mr. Spakovsky from…
Read moreF&P Radio | Paul Tice | 02.25.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s first topic covers the book: “The race to…
Read moreF&P Radio | Paul Tice | 02.25.24
F&P Podcast on Spotify Freedom & Prosperity Radio! The weekly radio news magazine from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. This week’s first topic covers the book: “The race to…
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Legislative Update: 25 February 2024
With two weeks left in the General Assembly session before Sine Die, the official conclusion of the session, the House and Senate Committees are beginning to slow their pace. One…
Read moreLegislative Update: 25 February 2024
With two weeks left in the General Assembly session before Sine Die, the official conclusion of the session, the House and Senate Committees are beginning to slow their pace. One…
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Legislative Update: 18 February 2024
This week included some startling developments at the General Assembly. It started Monday with a distasteful series of events where House leadership prevented amendments on HB 404 and forced a…
Read moreLegislative Update: 18 February 2024
This week included some startling developments at the General Assembly. It started Monday with a distasteful series of events where House leadership prevented amendments on HB 404 and forced a…
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Legislative Update: 11 February 2024
We are about half way through the 2024 General Assembly session, with crossover on Tuesday, February 13th. This means that bills are getting rapidly shepherded through committees lasting late into…
Read moreLegislative Update: 11 February 2024
We are about half way through the 2024 General Assembly session, with crossover on Tuesday, February 13th. This means that bills are getting rapidly shepherded through committees lasting late into…
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Legislative Update: 4 February 2024
This week many good policy ideas were rejected by House and Senate committees, including a bill to allow K-12 students to attend a school outside of their zone, a bill…
Read moreLegislative Update: 4 February 2024
This week many good policy ideas were rejected by House and Senate committees, including a bill to allow K-12 students to attend a school outside of their zone, a bill…
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Legislative Update: 27 January 2024
The General Assembly hit the ground running on January 10th and will soon have been in session for three weeks. The same day that the legislature came back, Governor Youngkin…
Read moreLegislative Update: 27 January 2024
The General Assembly hit the ground running on January 10th and will soon have been in session for three weeks. The same day that the legislature came back, Governor Youngkin…
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Education Cost and Effectiveness
The Intricate Dance of Funding and Educational Outcomes in the Wake of a Pandemic In the realm of education, the allocation of resources has always been a topic of fervent…
Read moreEducation Cost and Effectiveness
The Intricate Dance of Funding and Educational Outcomes in the Wake of a Pandemic In the realm of education, the allocation of resources has always been a topic of fervent…
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Policy Primer: Regulatory Reform (2023)
The cost of regulation between 1980 and today is estimated to be more than $5 trillion representing a 25% shortfall in would-be economic growth. This number is exceedingly difficult for…
Read morePolicy Primer: Regulatory Reform (2023)
The cost of regulation between 1980 and today is estimated to be more than $5 trillion representing a 25% shortfall in would-be economic growth. This number is exceedingly difficult for…
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Legislative Update: 26 February 2023
Yesterday, Saturday (02.25.2023), the General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, ending the regular legislative session for 2023. Negotiations on the budget failed to reach full fruition, but before they adjourned the…
Read moreLegislative Update: 26 February 2023
Yesterday, Saturday (02.25.2023), the General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, ending the regular legislative session for 2023. Negotiations on the budget failed to reach full fruition, but before they adjourned the…
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Legislative Update: 19 February 2023
Disdain was shown last week by various public servants in the General Assembly for increased parental involvement in K-12 education and alterative education opportunity options. “While we are in favor of parental involvement, some…
Read moreLegislative Update: 19 February 2023
Disdain was shown last week by various public servants in the General Assembly for increased parental involvement in K-12 education and alterative education opportunity options. “While we are in favor of parental involvement, some…
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Legislative Update: 12 February 2023
Tuesday was a newsworthy day in the Virginia General Assembly. Not only was it Crossover, but Tuesday evening the Senate voted on Governor Youngkin’s nominees to various positions in state…
Read moreLegislative Update: 12 February 2023
Tuesday was a newsworthy day in the Virginia General Assembly. Not only was it Crossover, but Tuesday evening the Senate voted on Governor Youngkin’s nominees to various positions in state…
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Legislative Update: 5 February 2023
Friday was the last day for a bill to be brought forward for a committee vote with sufficient time remaining for the bill to receive a vote on the House Floor before the Crossover deadline of Tuesday, February 7th.…
Read moreLegislative Update: 5 February 2023
Friday was the last day for a bill to be brought forward for a committee vote with sufficient time remaining for the bill to receive a vote on the House Floor before the Crossover deadline of Tuesday, February 7th.…
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Legislative Update: 29 January 2023
WEEK IN REVIEW The conclusion of this week marks the end of the second full week of the 2023 Virginia General Assembly legislative session. With just over a week left…
Read moreLegislative Update: 29 January 2023
WEEK IN REVIEW The conclusion of this week marks the end of the second full week of the 2023 Virginia General Assembly legislative session. With just over a week left…
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Introducing Regulatory Sandboxes
This year, the Virginia Institute has successfully introduced an innovative policy called Regulatory Sandboxes to the public policy and legislative community in Virginia. A Regulatory Sandbox creates a space and…
Read moreIntroducing Regulatory Sandboxes
This year, the Virginia Institute has successfully introduced an innovative policy called Regulatory Sandboxes to the public policy and legislative community in Virginia. A Regulatory Sandbox creates a space and…
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We are ever thankful!
In 1867 when George Henry Broughton painted his iconic “Pilgrims Going to Church,” he captured the essence that is the blessings of our unique Thanksgiving traditions and freedoms. His work…
Read moreWe are ever thankful!
In 1867 when George Henry Broughton painted his iconic “Pilgrims Going to Church,” he captured the essence that is the blessings of our unique Thanksgiving traditions and freedoms. His work…
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Epoch Times: Grassroots Election Integrity Movement Sweeps Battleground States
This article was originally published in The Epoch Times. At ten past five in the morning on Election Day in 2021, retired construction company owner Warren Jenkins slid into his…
Read moreEpoch Times: Grassroots Election Integrity Movement Sweeps Battleground States
This article was originally published in The Epoch Times. At ten past five in the morning on Election Day in 2021, retired construction company owner Warren Jenkins slid into his…
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Save Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit
A new state budget was recently approved by the Virginia Legislature, including an education related amendment that has been made by the conference committee legislators. If enacted, this budget will…
Read moreSave Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit
A new state budget was recently approved by the Virginia Legislature, including an education related amendment that has been made by the conference committee legislators. If enacted, this budget will…
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Virginia Absentee Ballots: Absent From the State?
For election accountability purposes, chain of custody for ballots should be observable and publicly verifiable. So, why are two of the largest counties in Virginia, as well as other localities,…
Read moreVirginia Absentee Ballots: Absent From the State?
For election accountability purposes, chain of custody for ballots should be observable and publicly verifiable. So, why are two of the largest counties in Virginia, as well as other localities,…
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2022 Legislative Report: Election Integrity
ELECTION INTEGRITY – Restoring Trust in Virginia’s Elections Do you trust your vote counts? If a medical pulse was taken on America’s trust in our election processes, the results would be…
Read more2022 Legislative Report: Election Integrity
ELECTION INTEGRITY – Restoring Trust in Virginia’s Elections Do you trust your vote counts? If a medical pulse was taken on America’s trust in our election processes, the results would be…
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2022 Legislative Report & Forecast of Upcoming Legislative Activity
Where’s the legislature? The Governor has called the lawmakers back for Special Session I, beginning Monday April 4th, following the completion of the regular legislative session on March 12th. In…
Read more2022 Legislative Report & Forecast of Upcoming Legislative Activity
Where’s the legislature? The Governor has called the lawmakers back for Special Session I, beginning Monday April 4th, following the completion of the regular legislative session on March 12th. In…
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Legislative Update: 13 March 2022
Week in Review With a nod to the inherited roots of great ancient civilizations, legislatures use the phrase “sine die,” latin for “without a day” [of fixed return] to conclude…
Read moreLegislative Update: 13 March 2022
Week in Review With a nod to the inherited roots of great ancient civilizations, legislatures use the phrase “sine die,” latin for “without a day” [of fixed return] to conclude…
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Legislative Update: 6 March 2022
Week in Review Last week, Governor Younkin exercised his veto power for the first time since taking office. The bill that almost became law, HB 670, would have established the…
Read moreLegislative Update: 6 March 2022
Week in Review Last week, Governor Younkin exercised his veto power for the first time since taking office. The bill that almost became law, HB 670, would have established the…
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Legislative Update: 27 February 2022
Week in Review A notable item from last week’s activities of the Virginia General Assembly was the vote on the budget for the next two years by the Senate and…
Read moreLegislative Update: 27 February 2022
Week in Review A notable item from last week’s activities of the Virginia General Assembly was the vote on the budget for the next two years by the Senate and…
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Legislative Analysis: HB.244 Regulatory Streamlining Bill (2022)
Click the image or link to view the PDF version: VIPP HB244 Regulatory Streamlining Bill (2022) BACKGROUND In 2018, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law HB 883, the Regulatory Reduction…
Read moreLegislative Analysis: HB.244 Regulatory Streamlining Bill (2022)
Click the image or link to view the PDF version: VIPP HB244 Regulatory Streamlining Bill (2022) BACKGROUND In 2018, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law HB 883, the Regulatory Reduction…
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Legislative Update: 20 February 2022
Week in Review This past week the General Assembly saw a flurry of floor activity at the beginning of the week (as well as pink and red decorations for Valentine’s…
Read moreLegislative Update: 20 February 2022
Week in Review This past week the General Assembly saw a flurry of floor activity at the beginning of the week (as well as pink and red decorations for Valentine’s…
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Legislative Update: 13 February 2022
This past week a few election integrity measures saw success — particularly HB205 to prohibit the private funding of elections that passed in the House, the Red Tape Reduction Act…
Read moreLegislative Update: 13 February 2022
This past week a few election integrity measures saw success — particularly HB205 to prohibit the private funding of elections that passed in the House, the Red Tape Reduction Act…
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Legislative Update: 6 February 2022
As a new tool our organization is providing, we hope that these weekly legislative updates will assist you in identifying the good policy ideas that are continuing to be brought…
Read moreLegislative Update: 6 February 2022
As a new tool our organization is providing, we hope that these weekly legislative updates will assist you in identifying the good policy ideas that are continuing to be brought…
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Legislative Update: 30 January 2022
Last week in Richmond, the General Assembly continued to sift through legislation, with Delegates and Senators attempting to find (and convince their colleagues of) the best solutions to challenges facing…
Read moreLegislative Update: 30 January 2022
Last week in Richmond, the General Assembly continued to sift through legislation, with Delegates and Senators attempting to find (and convince their colleagues of) the best solutions to challenges facing…
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Policy Analysis: McAuliffe’s Healthcare Plans (2021)
AN ANALYSIS OF McAULIFFE’S AFFORDABILITY PLAN Most of the affordability concerns that McAuliffe’s Affordability Plan is attempting to address have been caused by the expansion of Medicaid. The expansion flooded…
Read morePolicy Analysis: McAuliffe’s Healthcare Plans (2021)
AN ANALYSIS OF McAULIFFE’S AFFORDABILITY PLAN Most of the affordability concerns that McAuliffe’s Affordability Plan is attempting to address have been caused by the expansion of Medicaid. The expansion flooded…
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2021.08.20-21 | Virginia Election Integrity Summit II
Why you should be at the Virginia Election Integrity Summit II! If you think the infiltration of “Zuck Bucks” into Virginia’s registrar offices and our electoral process is bad, wait…
Read more2021.08.20-21 | Virginia Election Integrity Summit II
Why you should be at the Virginia Election Integrity Summit II! If you think the infiltration of “Zuck Bucks” into Virginia’s registrar offices and our electoral process is bad, wait…
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Policy Primer: Telehealth (2021)
Summary The most fundamental concern of modern healthcare is not reimbursement, but supply. Today’s healthcare market is crippled by government regulation and a command/control structure which slows the market’s natural…
Read morePolicy Primer: Telehealth (2021)
Summary The most fundamental concern of modern healthcare is not reimbursement, but supply. Today’s healthcare market is crippled by government regulation and a command/control structure which slows the market’s natural…
Read moreWhat is the Tuesday Morning Group?
The Tuesday Morning Group (TMG) coalition is a joint project of the Virginia Institute for Public Policy, a 501(c)3, and Tertium Quids, a 501(c)4. Established by the late John Taylor,…
Read moreWhat is the Tuesday Morning Group?
The Tuesday Morning Group (TMG) coalition is a joint project of the Virginia Institute for Public Policy, a 501(c)3, and Tertium Quids, a 501(c)4. Established by the late John Taylor,…
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“Will Virginia Reject American Federalism?”
By Michael C. Maibach During the 1788 New York ratification convention, anti-federalists opposed the new Constitution “for lack of a Bill of Rights”. Alexander Hamilton replied, “The Constitution is itself…
Read more“Will Virginia Reject American Federalism?”
By Michael C. Maibach During the 1788 New York ratification convention, anti-federalists opposed the new Constitution “for lack of a Bill of Rights”. Alexander Hamilton replied, “The Constitution is itself…
Read moreThe Heritage Foundation: The Essential Electoral College E-Book
Original document posted with permission from The Heritage Foundation.
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Original document posted with permission from The Heritage Foundation.
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Documentary Rebuts Claim That the Electoral College is Racist
Original article posted with permission from Save Our States. Staff – Sept 03, 2020 Critics of the Electoral College Paint a False Narrative for Partisan Purposes. Today, Save Our States, a…
Read moreDocumentary Rebuts Claim That the Electoral College is Racist
Original article posted with permission from Save Our States. Staff – Sept 03, 2020 Critics of the Electoral College Paint a False Narrative for Partisan Purposes. Today, Save Our States, a…
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Trouble Brewing in the Housing Market?
Just this last week, a number of interesting news stories crossed my desk. Two in particular stood out – the Trump administration’s newest moratorium on evictions, and the Federal Reserve’s…
Read moreTrouble Brewing in the Housing Market?
Just this last week, a number of interesting news stories crossed my desk. Two in particular stood out – the Trump administration’s newest moratorium on evictions, and the Federal Reserve’s…
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Should Government Officials Drop in on Homeschooling Families?
June 17, 2020, article republished with permission from CATO Institute. By Neal McCluskey A couple of days ago Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom hosted a discussion on one of the hottest topics in…
Read moreShould Government Officials Drop in on Homeschooling Families?
June 17, 2020, article republished with permission from CATO Institute. By Neal McCluskey A couple of days ago Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom hosted a discussion on one of the hottest topics in…
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Relax Pharmacy Regulations to help with COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
March 27, 2020 article republished with permission from Mercatus.org By James Broughel and Yuliya Yatsyshina One of the most urgent challenges facing policymakers managing the current COVID-19 public health crisis…
Read moreRelax Pharmacy Regulations to help with COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
March 27, 2020 article republished with permission from Mercatus.org By James Broughel and Yuliya Yatsyshina One of the most urgent challenges facing policymakers managing the current COVID-19 public health crisis…
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Spaced Out, Hidden, Here Come the 2020 Tax Hikes
Stephen D. Haner, Senior Fellow for State and Local Tax Policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, brings us a list of the tax hikes coming to Virginia…
Read moreSpaced Out, Hidden, Here Come the 2020 Tax Hikes
Stephen D. Haner, Senior Fellow for State and Local Tax Policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, brings us a list of the tax hikes coming to Virginia…
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A Letter to the President of the Virginia Institute
The Importance of the Freedom Caravan Saturday, April 25, 2020 Dear Lynn, I have seen our freedoms disappear over the years. The inception of our country was spurned on by…
Read moreA Letter to the President of the Virginia Institute
The Importance of the Freedom Caravan Saturday, April 25, 2020 Dear Lynn, I have seen our freedoms disappear over the years. The inception of our country was spurned on by…
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Kilgore on Telehealth
Delegate Terry Kilgore represents the First District in the Virginia House of Delegates. His district consists of Lee County, Scott County, part of Wise County, and the City of Norton.…
Read moreKilgore on Telehealth
Delegate Terry Kilgore represents the First District in the Virginia House of Delegates. His district consists of Lee County, Scott County, part of Wise County, and the City of Norton.…
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Lynn Taylor Interview on the Don Kroah Show
On April 17th, Don Kroah interviewed VIPP President Lynn Taylor on the bills Gov Northam recently signed into effect. Listen to the radio show below.
Read moreLynn Taylor Interview on the Don Kroah Show
On April 17th, Don Kroah interviewed VIPP President Lynn Taylor on the bills Gov Northam recently signed into effect. Listen to the radio show below.
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National coronavirus response: A road map to reopening
Republished with permission from American Enterprise Institute. Authors: Scott Gottlieb, Mark McClellan, Lauren Silvis, Caitlin Rivers, Crystal Watson. March 29, 2020 Key Points This report provides a road map for navigating…
Read moreNational coronavirus response: A road map to reopening
Republished with permission from American Enterprise Institute. Authors: Scott Gottlieb, Mark McClellan, Lauren Silvis, Caitlin Rivers, Crystal Watson. March 29, 2020 Key Points This report provides a road map for navigating…
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Letter to the Editor, April 13, 2020: Delay tax increases until economy recovers
This letter re-posted from The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Delay tax increases until economy recovers Editor, Times-Dispatch: The op-ed column by Del. Dave LaRock, R-Loudoun, “We can do this; Gov. Northam can…
Read moreLetter to the Editor, April 13, 2020: Delay tax increases until economy recovers
This letter re-posted from The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Delay tax increases until economy recovers Editor, Times-Dispatch: The op-ed column by Del. Dave LaRock, R-Loudoun, “We can do this; Gov. Northam can…
Read moreVirginia Gun Control – Northam Signs Sweeping Laws
The Second Amendment takes yet another hit in Virginia. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. April 11, 2020 This article re-posted with permission from Liberty Nation. Ending a month’s long battle over…
Read moreVirginia Gun Control – Northam Signs Sweeping Laws
The Second Amendment takes yet another hit in Virginia. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. April 11, 2020 This article re-posted with permission from Liberty Nation. Ending a month’s long battle over…
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We can do this; Governor Northam can help
By Delegate Dave LaRock April 6, 2020 Column originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch I hope you and your family are healthy and safe today. Few were prepared for what…
Read moreWe can do this; Governor Northam can help
By Delegate Dave LaRock April 6, 2020 Column originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch I hope you and your family are healthy and safe today. Few were prepared for what…
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Recommendations to Governor Northam re: Virginia’s Solvency
Virginia Del. Dave LaRock’s letter to Gov. Northam (download pdf)
Read moreRecommendations to Governor Northam re: Virginia’s Solvency
Virginia Del. Dave LaRock’s letter to Gov. Northam (download pdf)
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Virginia Passes Major Renewable Energy Legislation
Re-posted with permission from Heartland.org. MARCH 24, 2020 By Bonner R. Cohen The newly minted Democratic majority legislature in Virginia narrowly passed sweeping legislation designed to overhaul how the state’s utilities…
Read moreVirginia Passes Major Renewable Energy Legislation
Re-posted with permission from Heartland.org. MARCH 24, 2020 By Bonner R. Cohen The newly minted Democratic majority legislature in Virginia narrowly passed sweeping legislation designed to overhaul how the state’s utilities…
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Strict Voter Identification Laws, Turnout, and Election Outcomes
This research brief is republished with permission from CATO Institute. February 19, 2020 By Mark Hoekstra and Vijetha Koppa From 2000 to 2018, 20 states enacted voter identification requirements, bringing the total to…
Read moreStrict Voter Identification Laws, Turnout, and Election Outcomes
This research brief is republished with permission from CATO Institute. February 19, 2020 By Mark Hoekstra and Vijetha Koppa From 2000 to 2018, 20 states enacted voter identification requirements, bringing the total to…
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Certificate of Need Laws Will Impede Preparedness For The Expected Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Republished with permission from CATO Institute. March 11, 2020 By Jeffrey A. Singer The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in the U.S. continues to increase. All indications are that…
Read moreCertificate of Need Laws Will Impede Preparedness For The Expected Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Republished with permission from CATO Institute. March 11, 2020 By Jeffrey A. Singer The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in the U.S. continues to increase. All indications are that…
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Bloomberg Privately Funds Attorneys in State AG Offices While Running for President
Posted to Politics February 16, 2020 by Jessica R. Towhey Republished from InsideSources.com Michael Bloomberg’s billions aren’t just buying ads. In at least two Super Tuesday states, his money funds private lawyers working…
Read moreBloomberg Privately Funds Attorneys in State AG Offices While Running for President
Posted to Politics February 16, 2020 by Jessica R. Towhey Republished from InsideSources.com Michael Bloomberg’s billions aren’t just buying ads. In at least two Super Tuesday states, his money funds private lawyers working…
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Independent Institute’s List of Books on the Folly of Socialism
What everyone should know about the practical and moral failures of the socialist project March 11, 2020 Republished with permission from Independent Institute. (Oakland, CA)—A list of about forty books on…
Read moreIndependent Institute’s List of Books on the Folly of Socialism
What everyone should know about the practical and moral failures of the socialist project March 11, 2020 Republished with permission from Independent Institute. (Oakland, CA)—A list of about forty books on…
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State Versus Federal Licensure in Telemedicine
Published on InsideSources December 23, 2019 by Robert F. Graboyes Telemedicine challenges the established order of medical licensure in the United States. Medical treatment with a physician in one place…
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Published on InsideSources December 23, 2019 by Robert F. Graboyes Telemedicine challenges the established order of medical licensure in the United States. Medical treatment with a physician in one place…
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VIPP President Speaks in Support of the Virginia Energy Reform Act
Virginia Institute for Public Policy’s President Lynn Taylor speaks at the January 7th press conference during which Delegate Lee Ware (R) and Delegate Mark Keam (D) announced the Virginia Energy…
Read moreVIPP President Speaks in Support of the Virginia Energy Reform Act
Virginia Institute for Public Policy’s President Lynn Taylor speaks at the January 7th press conference during which Delegate Lee Ware (R) and Delegate Mark Keam (D) announced the Virginia Energy…
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Virginia Has Become An Overnight Tidal Wave Of Second Amendment Sanctuaries
The sudden flood of resolutions to protect gun owners will soon envelop most of the state. Published Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:30 pm Gun Rights Watch article by Gun Rights…
Read moreVirginia Has Become An Overnight Tidal Wave Of Second Amendment Sanctuaries
The sudden flood of resolutions to protect gun owners will soon envelop most of the state. Published Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:30 pm Gun Rights Watch article by Gun Rights…
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The Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Is Sweeping Virginia
Gun owners are demanding local government protection from the state – and getting it. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. This article posted December 8, 2019, was re-posted with permission from…
Read moreThe Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Is Sweeping Virginia
Gun owners are demanding local government protection from the state – and getting it. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. This article posted December 8, 2019, was re-posted with permission from…
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Brennan Gilmore & Lynn Taylor: Charging toward energy reform in Virginia
By Brennan Gilmore & Lynn Taylor Virginia Energy Reform Coalition This article was first published June 30, 2019, by The Virginian-Pilot. It was re-posted with permission from the authors. ONE…
Read moreBrennan Gilmore & Lynn Taylor: Charging toward energy reform in Virginia
By Brennan Gilmore & Lynn Taylor Virginia Energy Reform Coalition This article was first published June 30, 2019, by The Virginian-Pilot. It was re-posted with permission from the authors. ONE…
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Virginia GOP Shoots Down Governor’s Gun Grab
Republican legislators were successful in ending the special legislative session without new restrictions on gun rights of Virginians. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. This article posted July 11, 2019, was…
Read moreVirginia GOP Shoots Down Governor’s Gun Grab
Republican legislators were successful in ending the special legislative session without new restrictions on gun rights of Virginians. By: Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. This article posted July 11, 2019, was…
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Politically Diverse Coalition Pushes Virginia To Create A Free Market For Energy
by: Oliver Mendoza This article was re-printed with permission from RVA Magazine. With the current divisions between political ideologies in America, the advent of a group like the Virginia…
Read morePolitically Diverse Coalition Pushes Virginia To Create A Free Market For Energy
by: Oliver Mendoza This article was re-printed with permission from RVA Magazine. With the current divisions between political ideologies in America, the advent of a group like the Virginia…
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Support the Virginia Institute this Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is around the corner, and the Virginia Institute for Public Policy wants to partner with you for the future of Virginia. This year we are looking forward to…
Read moreSupport the Virginia Institute this Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is around the corner, and the Virginia Institute for Public Policy wants to partner with you for the future of Virginia. This year we are looking forward to…
Read moreConcerning the recent scandal surrounding Judge Kavanaugh
I recently received this email from Cathy Trauernicht, successful entrepreneur, voter integrity advocate, and member of the Tuesday Morning Group coalition. I was captivated by Cathy’s masterful articulation — not…
Read moreConcerning the recent scandal surrounding Judge Kavanaugh
I recently received this email from Cathy Trauernicht, successful entrepreneur, voter integrity advocate, and member of the Tuesday Morning Group coalition. I was captivated by Cathy’s masterful articulation — not…
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In education, like everything, incentives matter.
Another cheating scandal is in the news, and parents always seem so surprised. It really should not be surprising; teachers and administrators are essentially incentivized to cheat. From Bush Jr.’s…
Read moreIn education, like everything, incentives matter.
Another cheating scandal is in the news, and parents always seem so surprised. It really should not be surprising; teachers and administrators are essentially incentivized to cheat. From Bush Jr.’s…
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To devise a solution, one must address the problem.
The most popular flavors of the national debate in America today: immigration, healthcare, the Federal debt, and the budding trade war. The American welfare state is the common denominator in…
Read moreTo devise a solution, one must address the problem.
The most popular flavors of the national debate in America today: immigration, healthcare, the Federal debt, and the budding trade war. The American welfare state is the common denominator in…
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Welcome to the New Site, and Happy Independence Day!
To celebrate American Independence, as well as our new website, here is the reason for the season: the Declaration of Independence. Let’s pay particular attention to why the Founders thought…
Read moreWelcome to the New Site, and Happy Independence Day!
To celebrate American Independence, as well as our new website, here is the reason for the season: the Declaration of Independence. Let’s pay particular attention to why the Founders thought…
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