Obenshain op-ed: Why McAuliffe Can’t Expand Medicaid
The Governor knows full well that the budget we adopted gives him no legitimate opportunity to expand Medicaid on his own. But we must remain vigilant against any attempt he may make to exceed his constitutional authority.
Hospital Finances Look Pretty Good
If the hospitals have a serious financial problem due to the deal they made in support of Obamacare, they might want to join forces with those seeking a completely new system and get back to where they were before they made a political deal that the Supreme Court nullified.
Ronald McDonald and the narco-terrorists
McDonald’s and Coca Cola, along with 120 other companies, are sponsoring a new public campaign in Colombia. Normally, that isn’t news – except this campaign wants appeasement of terrorists.
Fairfax to feds: Reimburse us $14M for educating undocumented kids
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity asks the Federal government to reimburse Fairfax taxpayers for the $14 million it will cost to educate undocumented minors in 2014-15.
Higher Ed Reform Needs More than Just Rhetoric
Op-ed on tuition rates from Jeff Scully, 26, the Virginia State Director for Generation Opportunity, a youth advocacy organization.
The Keystone XL Pipeline’s Importance to Virginia
Mike Ward, Executive Director of the Virginia Petroleum Council, makes the case for the Keystone XL Pipeline
VA House speaker: McAuliffe has Medicaid problem
“McAuliffe’s biggest problem is that if there’s no legislation, he can’t do it on his own. He can’t spend a dollar if it hasn’t been appropriated.”
Indebted Virginia economy needs ‘reboot’
Not long ago, Virginia was considered to be in the pink of economic health. That diagnosis has turned dark red as the state and its municipalities pile up debt.
No one remembers Shecky Greene
Shecky Greene campaigns put a premium on communicating early because they want to be on TV or in the mailbox first. They mistakenly believe that there’s persuasive value in beating their opponent to making “first contact” with the voter. They also tend to lose a lot.
The view from behind the badge
A retired Charlottesville SWAT commander reflects on the stresses of the job, the need for greater professionalism, resources and training. And why he will never allow any of his children to become a police officer