Jefferson Forum

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

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

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

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

RGGI returns to VA, and so do the high electric bills. 💸 A massive tax increase disguised as an energy plan, with $1 Billion at stake. Read more here:
https://t.co/FueO2aQZKR
#VirginiaPolitics #EnergyCosts #RGGI

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

25 days left in the fiscal year, and Virginia is staring down a potential government shutdown. 🏛️ Senior Visiting Fellow, Ali Ahmad breaks down the timeline and what it means for the Commonwealth: https://t.co/gt3o4NEg4H

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

A $1.5B surprise gives Richmond negotiators some breathing room, but a revenue projection is not a blank check. 📉

Read Derrick Max, Vice President of Policy's analysis on why fiscal restraint still matters:
https://t.co/BNv9CsvDbY

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Will the Virginia Supreme Court overturn the SCC’s approval of new natural gas infrastructure? As grid demand rises, this landmark environmental justice case could set a massive precedent for future utility projects in the state. Full breakdown here:
https://t.co/ohBNJcRHuT

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Despite unified control, Dem leaders haven’t sent Gov. Spanberger a budget. If they don't fix the self-made budget hole by June 30, what happens to state funding? Senior Visiting Fellow, Ali Ahmad breaks down the crisis: https://t.co/3WeANGfbn9

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

NextEra & Dominion are merging to form the largest utility in the U.S. ⚡
Steve Haner breaks down the trillion-dollar deal:
https://t.co/qccLijourF
#Virginia #Energy #NextEra #Dominion

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Virginia needs actual power generation, not political posturing. Read Steve Haner's latest article here: https://t.co/KgnAFv3ikT
#Virginia #Energy

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Do Data Centers Actually Reduce or Slow the Growth of Energy Costs? Read Vice President of Policy, Derrick Masx's article now:
https://t.co/qpn2ZBmPt3

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🚨 BREAKING: Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' controversial redistricting referendum, ruling it unconstitutional.

"This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void." | @BillHemmer @DanaPerino @ShannonBream @AmericaNewsroom

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Virginia Supreme Court rules on fiery redistricting fight in Virginia. Read Jefferson Forum's statement here: https://t.co/jSmvn6M82q

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Tug-of-war: The General Assembly vs. The Supreme Court. A look at the legal hurdles facing Virginia’s new district lines. ✍️👇
https://t.co/3uooDUkHBl
#VAPol #SCOVA #Gerrymandering

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

"For the first time in decades, the General Assembly also preemptively overrode the Governor’s potential veto on a bill she amended"
https://t.co/cJiCZl70SL

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Veto the bill or cede control? 🛑 The Jefferson Forum lays out why Governor Spanberger is at a defining moment for her administration. #VAPol #Spanberger #JeffersonForum https://t.co/PEY6TEvCAL

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Jefferson Forum Calls on Supreme Court of Virginia to Act Swiftly on Constitutional Violations!
https://t.co/RxokzxrtBW

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Governor Spanberger keeps calling this change temporary. But in politics, time is measured in election cycles, not press statements. Read Tuesday's piece here:
https://t.co/SgbRUcVyDV

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

SPANBERGER BREAKS RANKS: A radical rewrite of energy regulation is on the table, and it’s not just the GOP pushing back; it’s her own party. 📉 Is Virginia ready for a new energy era? Steve Haner's breakdown:
https://t.co/f2FeXATokj

#VAPol #Energy #Richmond

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

New Article Out NOW - Read our latest piece on the proposed Paid-Family and Medical Leave Act. Newly named Vice President of Policy, Derrick Max, breaks down the issue and what Virginians can expect to see next.

https://t.co/G7UtbzodHG

[Jefferson Forum @InstituteThomas]

Monday morning, we officially embarked on a new chapter for TJI & Yorktown Foundation. New name and logo, but still backed by 30+ years of policy experience. Check out our new site and read more about the mission here: https://t.co/h5Jnk9RQ2E
#virginia #jeffersonforum #richmond

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NEWS ALERT - Tomorrow morning, we are joining together with the Yorktown Foundation in Richmond, Virginia, to share some exciting news.
Tune into our livestream at 11 AM tomorrow!

https://t.co/iZRS3NKTHl