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OPINION: Our democracy isn’t perfect, but we can improve it
Is the United States a model democracy? Not that long ago, I suspect, most Americans would have answered with a resounding yes. But times have changed. We’ve lost confidence in our own system of government. And it’s not just Americans who question our democracy. Both here and around the world, many people say U.S. democracy […]
OPINION: State budget proposal has some good ideas but spending is too high
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state-budget presentation included a number of Assembly Minority Conference ideas, but at its core, the plan still fails to properly prioritize policies that will truly make New York State more affordable. The reality of the $252 billion spending plan is that it seeks to continue New York’s tradition of “get money, spend
OPINION: Three Ways Business Leaders Can Combat Fraud in 2025
The new year is a good opportunity for business leaders to make commitments to positively impact their organizations in the year ahead. Wondering where to start? Consider fraud prevention. Last year saw an explosion of fraud — with organizations sustaining total losses of more than $3.1 billion, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
OPINION: State of the State Address Offers a Variety (Show) of Proposals
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address [delivered on Jan. 14] was heavy on theatrics, pageantry, and rhetoric — and even some dancing — and light on specific policy details. But aside from a few unexpected artistic performances, the event fell in line with Albany tradition. The governor’s annual State of the State
OPINION: Putting Americans First & Keeping Promises on Day One
One moment will stick in my brain for a long time from the Trump Inauguration. It was a moment created by the unusual cancellation of the normal pomp and circumstance due to predicted cold weather, which led to the parade being held indoors at [Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.]. While the speech laying
OPINION: Time To Drain The Swamp With The MERIT Act
You cannot drain the swamp, unless you can fire the swamp. That is why Representatives’ Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) proposing the federal MERIT Act is so important. No, it isn’t a wholesale elimination of civil-service protections against political firings; in fact, it is a fairly tame change in the federal-government employment
OPINION: New Wetlands Regulations: Another Overreach from Albany
Headline-chasing environmental policies that lack common sense and fiscal awareness continue to inhibit progress in New York state. In addition to a completely unworkable green-energy
OPINION: New Yorkers Deserve Real, Lasting Affordability Solutions
Every corner of our state is affected by the affordability crisis, which has only grown more severe in recent years. Inflation and rising costs have put an unprecedented strain on families, making it harder to make ends meet. With the 2025 legislative session [getting going] Assembly Republicans remain committed to advancing practical solutions to ease
OPINION: The Fights Ahead on Government Efficiency
A few weeks ago on X, that social-media platform’s owner, Elon Musk, tweeted that he has the U.S.’s twice-yearly Daylight Savings/Standard Time change in his sights. “Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time changes!” he wrote. Vivek Ramaswamy responded quickly: “It’s inefficient & easy to change.” This wasn’t just two billionaires musing
OPINION: The Mainstream Media’s Heyday is Over for Good
Independent press and citizens take the lead in reporting the truth The election of President Donald J. Trump eight years ago after an election season riddled with false narratives that he was “unelectable” caused a radical shift in the way Americans view the objectivity of the press. During and after Trump’s first term, the press
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