Jefferson Forum

Our mission is to craft and promote public policy solutions that advance prosperity and opportunity for all Virginians.

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Virginia policymakers spent years encouraging the data center boom. Now, some want to hit the brakes and enforce moratoriums. The solution isn't to punish the industry, but to build energy policies that can sustain the growth we asked for. 🔌🏢 Read more: https://t.co/Hbaoe0U9mu

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🚨 New Record: Spanberger’s push for VA to rejoin the RGGI carbon tax is already making a massive dent. The hit on your wallet is just getting started. Read the breakdown from the Jefferson Forum here: https://t.co/yB8NUEY0Ku #Virginia #EnergyPolicy #RGGI

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Don't miss the Mid-Atlantic Hybrid & Microschools Forum on Oct. 10! Come connect with educators and innovators shaping the future of learning. Secure your spot today: https://t.co/JxLuV89Bl7 #Microschools #HybridSchools #Education

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Are tariffs a tax on families or a shield for farmers? 🤔 Gov. Spanberger used to argue the former, until lower beef tariffs threatened VA cattlemen. 🥩📉 Read more today: https://t.co/cBIZEJKNdx #VAGov #VirginiaPolitics #FreeTrade

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Should energy policy be decided by politics or expert regulators? ⚡🏛️

Why Virginia’s State Corporation Commission—not the Governor’s office—must hold the reins on Dominion’s future: 👇 https://t.co/MY6gfYzWJr

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Schools can't fully compensate for what happens outside the classroom. 🏫 Family stability IS education policy. Read the latest commentary from Derrick Max on why we must focus on strengthening families: https://t.co/Dvm6OFTQeW #EducationPolicy #FamilyStability

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History shows the proven track record of socialist policies. So, why is Virginia flirting with state-directed economics? 🏛️📊

A look at policy, economic freedom, and lessons for the Commonwealth: 👇 https://t.co/z2kl9PVvnx

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Are data centers actually over-taxed—or getting off easy? 📊⚡

Break down the real tax numbers, economic impacts, and policy debate: 👇 https://t.co/zfwhzf0tNg
#DataCenters #TaxPolicy #Tech #Economy

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💨Unilateral state mandates won't alter the global atmosphere, but they will hike your electric bills. It's time for policymakers to focus on grid reliability and real innovation over symbolism. 👇
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#Energy #Virginia #ClimatePolicy #Canada

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Virginia hit #3 on CNBC’s Top States for Business! 📈 But don't coast, this reflects past success, not future policy. New labor mandates and data center taxes threaten our edge.

https://t.co/PMFx8j3pxG #VAPol #VAEconomy

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Up to 79% of Black parents support school choice, yet safe-seat politicians consistently block it.

The SCOTUS Callais ruling changes the game. 🏫👇https://t.co/lkpQvfbksg

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During the July heat wave, PJM nearly broke. Wind stalled and solar faded, leaving natural gas, nuclear, and coal to save the day. Virginia can't host the world’s data centers without investing in firm, dispatchable power. 🔌
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Celebrating the spirit of '76! 🎆 Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the Jefferson Forum. 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #July4th #JeffersonForum

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Jefferson, Adams, Monroe. Three Founders, three presidents, one date: July 4th.

As America marks its 250th birthday, the ultimate question remains: Are we proving worthy of the republic they entrusted to us?

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A budget should fund the state, not become a vehicle for backroom policy changes.

Why Governor Spanberger is playing "Russian roulette" with Virginia’s must-pass budget: https://t.co/SBjWlv8S4U #VAPol #Virginia

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The Virginia Board of Education has rejected a proposal to delay higher academic standards. Here is why raising benchmarks matters for students: https://t.co/QVsoP9PiJi #VaPolitics #Education #Virginia

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As the Jefferson Forum has continued to grow, we are now seeking a full-time Chief Executive Officer. Share with a friend, apply today!
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#VA #VAThinkTank #PublicPOlicy #FreeMarket #VAJobs

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Virginia's new budget hits data centers with a $600M/year tax and strict regulations, passed behind closed doors. A dangerous precedent for selective industry targeting. Read Steve Haner's latest article🚪👇

https://t.co/1CDOBxLZCr #VAPolitics #DataCenters

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Virginia’s "honesty gap" is masking real student underperformance. It's time for the Board of Education to raise expectations and tell parents the truth. 📊👇

Read here what you can do today: https://t.co/lpqYTs5mnV #VAPolitics #EducationReform

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Should Virginia fund its budget through a commercial cannabis market? 🏛️ Virginia needs high-tech economic growth, not government dependency on vice.

Read more: https://t.co/4gvFP8NswS
#VAPolitics #VaLeg