During the final three days of the 105-day legislative session in April, more than $2 billion in new and higher taxes were approved by majority Democrats. These included new and increased business and occupation taxes on more than 90,000 employers and certain banks, a graduated real estate e…

On an almost daily basis, I receive information or research from universities, organizations or institutions advocating that our students need to spend more time on reading or math or science or social studies. I also get articles promoting the benefits of more physical activity or art or mu…

About five years ago, in my capacity as a state legislator, I was invited to a meeting of the Clark County Railroad Advisory Board, (CCRAB). The discussion centered around utilizing the county’s short-line rail to attract new family-wage jobs. I was surprised to learn so many manufacturing f…

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. 

The first day of school is always an exciting time for students, parents and staff. 

While drones are coming of age in firefighting, they are also establishing a foothold in restoring fire-scorched forests.

Terrible things are happening in this country every day. Homeless people addicted to heroin and other opiates are dying on city streets. Crazed children are murdering other children in public schools. Unhinged individuals are committing mass murder in hotels, places of worship and other publ…

In 2018, there were 458 reported vehicle collisions in the city of Battle Ground. 

More battery operated cars and trucks are making their way onto streets and highways, so why not trains? That might not be too far off if BNSF tests are successful.

More can be done to save lives through better enforcement of red light traffic signals.