We’ve jump-started projects across our state to replace outdated utilities systems, expand broadband, build electric vehicle charging stations, and rebuild roads and bridges.
When my tour around the classroom was nearing its end, Dave showed me the best thing yet — a free root beer dispenser. Through the clear plastic jug I saw a familiar root beer colored liquid topped with an appetizing foam head. I was over-awed and it looked very tempting.
Big Tech benefits tremendously from journalism content, yet they refuse to pay local publishers fairly for the journalistic content that fuels their platforms.
Election administrators and judges are part of the community. We are your neighbors and co-workers, people you see at church on Sunday or in line at the grocery store. I believe I speak for all election officials when I say we are honest citizens who want to serve our community to the best of our ability.
"If you are worried about yourself, a family member, or a friend, know that caring help is available. There is hope. People can now call or text 988 to be connected to a trained counselor. "
There may be no worse assault on our freedom of speech than a law that would permit the government to tell us to “shut up” when it comes to discussion and debate on a major social issue of our time — and to punish us if we don’t.
I have learned so many things in my journalism career about people. I’ve seen them at their highest and lowest points, in times of celebration and tragedy.
