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Establishing Transparency’s Bottom Floor for Virginia’s Localities
Last week we introduced the Thomas Jefferson Institute’s transparency project and pointed out a couple of innovative transparency project being undertaken online. In Part II of our series on transparency we look to define the baseline levels of financial openness Virginia’s local governments should provide.
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Energy
Washington Needs a Wake-Up Call on Energy»As hard as it may be to believe, politicians seem to have forgotten all about the energy price spikes from just a year ago. However, unless something drastic changes the restrictions on domestic energy production will only bring a return of higher energy costs as the economy recovers.
Environment
Watermelon Greening of Virginia»Governor Kaine’s June 10th executive order seeks to green state government through reducing energy usage. However, it may result in a loss of green for the state if cost can’t be fully considered in the decision making process.
