Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes and fees on taxpayers; however, it comes back to bite them hard when people move, or take matters into their own hands by initiative.
The Republicans are on the sidelines on the climate crisis. Government scientists are muzzled. Leading Democrats — though not all — are cautious. CEOs of some of America’s biggest corporations are pledging action while others, like investment firms, fossil fuel companies and Charles Koch’s lobbyists, are downright hostile. And Donald Trump, the world’s leading climate change denier, did not even attend a United Nations (UN) climate summit on Sept. 23, even though he was in the UN building the same day.
Traditionally, media coverage of the Paris Air Show focuses on the battle between Boeing and Airbus over market share for newer large commercial jets. However, this year Mitsubishi shared the spotlight with its state-of-the-art “SpaceJet.”
A few years ago on Labor Day, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee presented a compelling commentary on the need for employers and employees to set aside their differences and partner. That very same message should be heeded by our elected officials today.
While drones are coming of age in firefighting, they are also establishing a foothold in restoring fire-scorched forests.
Donald Trump says everyone is tired of the word racism.
Sweden and Washington State are very similar. Both have strong “green” movements and are quickly moving to eliminate all carbon-emitting fuels from cars and power plants. The caution for…
In oil-rich west Texas, shale producers and pipeline owner Williams Company are fighting over whether new “burning off of natural gas” permits should be approved. It is a battle between companies that are usually aligned.
When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber.
By Martha Martin Guest Columnist To the voters in the East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) District — we heard you. Requesting a five-year lid lift last year…
