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January 5, 2012 / Opinion

Keep up with state’s new laws

On Jan. 1, many laws passed during the 82nd Regular Legislative Session went into effect. These laws range from property tax exemptions to regulation of metal recycling. Each of the bills that took effect on Jan. More...

Tragedy, comedy

Two things jumped out at me in the Dec. More...

Citizen nominations in short supply

The “holidays” are behind us and most of us are breathing a sigh of relief. Kind of like company: Love to see ’em come; love to see ’em go. More...

Don’t die stupid

A friend of mine hands me what looks like a business card. It says, “Don’t Die Stupid.” As America begins another round of voting to select the next president, or retain the current one, what we need is a stupid test. More...

Primary pace is about to step up

The American process of picking the parties’ presidential candidates is about to shift into a much higher gear. After the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3 and the New Hampshire primary on Jan. More...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DEADLINE IS 10 A.M. MONDAY

SIGNATURE, PHONE NUMBER, MAILING ADDRESS REQUIRED. LIMIT 300 WORDS. More...

Why ethanol?

We pay for ethanol twice by tax money subsidizing its production and again at the pump when you purchase fuel for your vehicle. Where is the evidence this ethanol has cleaned the air, besides words of wisdom from the rich distillery owners? More...

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