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Kyle Wingfield: State should continue budgeting modestly and gradually trimming tax rates

Elon Musk’s DOGE squad has dominated headlines during the early weeks of the second Trump administration, with more…

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Danny Tyree: Which utterances do you most regret?

“I’ll just have me a little heart attack.” Years before Fred Sanford started his manipulative chest-clutching, I utilized…

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Nik Kowsar: ‘Freedom of the press’ or ‘Freedom from the press’?

I totally understand why President Trump sees the press the way he does. Back in the good old…

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David Carroll: We are no longer making cents

A sure sign of aging is when you realize that many of the things you grew up with…

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Joe Guzzardi: The slugger who introduced Marilyn Monroe to Joe DiMaggio

Meet Gus Zernial, the American League slugger who blasted home runs for the Chicago White Sox, the Philadelphia/Kansas…

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Danny Tyree: Reminiscing about old crushes on Valentine’s Day?

When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to…

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Mike Ewton: Early learning shapes K-12 readiness

Earlier this month I was invited to join child care providers and community partners at a regional meeting…

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Citizen of the Week: Lisa Douglas ‘is an example of selfless service and dedication to her community’

Lisa Douglas is usually the first to step up to volunteer with nearly every mission opportunity at First…

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John Stossel: The power of self-interest

Politicians bash businesses. “Stop the greed!” shouts U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Many Republicans are equally ignorant. When some…

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Mark Millican: A Valentine’s Day salute to seniors

A recent story in this newspaper with my byline spotlighted the marriage of Paul and Mary Helen Forshee,…