The effort to phase out the state’s property taxes on machinery, equipment and inventory, and on vehicles has died in the Senate. Proponents — all Republicans — […]
Opinion
Tale of two flags over Iwo Jima
By Paul M. McCardell The Baltimore Sun “The most beautiful scene in all the blue Pacific today is an American Flag whipping the breeze on the top […]
How Trumpcare 2020 could lower medical costs
In 2016, candidate Donald Trump promised to repeal Obamacare and replace it with “something terrific.” The replacement never materialized. The repeal, however, had been making progress in […]
Feb. 26 letters to the editor
Miller best choice for agriculture commissioner I want to encourage citizens to vote for Dave Miller (Democrat), who is running for commissioner of agriculture in the May […]
Mike didn’t get it done at last week’s debate
The only thing that can be said about former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first appearance with his fellow Democratic presidential candidates in Las Vegas Wednesday […]
Barr was right, left was wrong
It is a sign of our times that Attorney General William Barr tried to do something right and some illiberal liberals, including not a few in the […]
Vehicle inspections small price to pay for safety on road
You can never have too much safety on the road. The same applies to our bridges, our mines, our buildings, our water, our food and so on. […]
Excess levies have paper’s endorsement
Yes, you might say we’re jumping to conclusions again. But this time only to the May 12 primary and in a far more low profile election. The […]
Senate should take some big steps for boosting foster care
Lawmakers should adopt all three bills passing through the Legislature related to foster care. HB 4094 establishes the duties and powers of the Foster Care Ombudsman. HB […]
Is it time to rush some legislation to state hospitals?
There’s not enough time to rush legislation to the state’s rural hospitals. The last day for bills in the Legislature to advance out of their house of […]