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OPINION: Building Electrification Ruling: Latest Gut Punch To New York Residents
New York State has an energy problem, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. The latest setback for New Yorkers came by way of a recent court ruling clearing the way for the state to impose a wildly burdensome and costly new requirement [under the 2023 All-Electric Building Act] that nearly all […]
OPINION: Nuclear threat deserves attention as much as ever
Most of the world scarcely noticed when tensions flared between India and Pakistan this spring. Terrorists allegedly killed dozens of civilians in the disputed Kashmir region, and soon the two countries were launching airstrikes and drone attacks against each other. But this was no simple neighborhood dispute. India and Pakistan are among the nine nations
OPINION: More Upstate Utility Customers Paying a Steep Price for NY’s Unsustainable Energy Plan
There are lots of factors contributing to New York state’s unaffordable cost of living, and out-of-control utility costs are near the top of the list. Earlier this year, I wrote about the New York Public Service Commission’s decision to approve phased-in rate hikes for many upstate communities, a troubling development considering costs are already unsustainably
OPINION: It is time to replace the War Powers Act of 1973
Many Democrats and some Republicans expressed alarm [in late June of this year] when President Donald J. Trump ordered attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Most Americans agree that Iran shouldn’t develop nuclear weapons, but was joining Israel in attacking Iran the best way to stop it? Would the strikes risk a wider Middle East war?
OPINION: One Big Beautiful Bill Sets New Direction for How Government Spends Taxpayer Money
The recent signing of the federal tax and spending bill (H.R. 1) — called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — into law has predictably been met with resistance from Albany’s One-Party Rule. State Democrats have retreated from earlier suggestions of a special legislative session to address funding concerns. However, they are nonetheless united in
OPINION: As It Turns Out, the Federal Government Does Valuable Things
While all eyes have been on the Capitol Hill maneuvering around the 900-page bill [H.R.1 — One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)] carrying out President Donald Trump’s agenda, something interesting has been happening in federal agencies. They’ve been bringing laid-off workers back. In fact, CNN reported late in June, they’ve been “scrambl[ing] to fill critical
OPINION: One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Impact on 2026 Midterm Elections
Following the U.S. House and Senate completing their work on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — enacting much of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda as he signed it into law on July 4 — Democrats are now shifting their posture toward the 2026 Congressional midterms. They are seeking to reclaim the House and Senate
OPINION: America’s worsening image should be a concern
America’s image in much of the world is getting worse, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. That should be a concern for Americans. Our image affects our effectiveness as a world leader and our ability to advance our national interests. The survey, conducted this year, found that people in other countries
OPINION: Nuclear Energy is Critical to New York’s Grid Reliability
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and execute a plan to build a “zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant” at a to-be-determined location in upstate New York. I applaud this decision, and I am glad to see the governor finally acknowledging the need to bolster our grid’s reliability with
OPINION: Supreme Court Wisely Strikes Down Universal Injunctions
The U.S. Supreme Court has wisely determined in a 6-3 decision that lower courts lack authority to issue universal (national) injunctions against executive orders or laws, and that injunctions can only apply to parties in a case. For too long, courts have used universal injunctions as speed bumps to slow down a President or Congress’
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