Opinion

It sometimes seems that Americans are hopelessly divided by politics, but I believe it will take politics to make our country work. More specifically, it will take political skills. We need elected officials with the political skills to bring together diverse factions and address America’s challenges. What are political skills? They include communication, not just […]

Not many people can say that they changed the course of history. Mikhail Gorbachev, who died [on Aug. 30] at age 91, is one of those few people. He had a profound impact on world affairs. It may not have been the impact he intended, but he changed the world for the better.  Gorbachev was

During the COVID-19 state of emergency, which finally expired on Sept. 13, the [New York] Governor’s office and state agencies were given expanded discretion on state expenditures. In an effort to expedite the state’s purchasing and procurement processes during the public health crisis, the Legislature and Comptroller’s normal oversight authority was significantly restricted. Information compiled by

We recognize how important it is for CenterState CEO members to engage with leaders who will represent this community at the local, state, and federal levels. Therefore, we are incredibly pleased to announce our 2022 Candidates Series returns in October after a two-year hiatus.  A Meet the Candidates Reception will kick off the series on Oct.

There are two especially striking aspects to the “Inflation Reduction Act,” the sprawling climate-change/tax-reform/health-care legislation that [recently] passed Congress and was signed into law by President Biden. The first is that it passed on strict party-line votes. And the second is that in an unexpectedly productive Congress, this makes it unusual. The measure was the

Rushed, politically driven policy making doesn’t work, and California’s current energy crisis is proof of this fact. Officials there declared a statewide energy grid emergency and warned of potential blackouts as California faces a late-summer heat wave. Residents have been asked to limit their energy consumption by cutting down on major appliance use, including electric-vehicle chargers.

President Joe Biden [on Sept. 1] went to Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was penned by Thomas Jefferson and declared war on former President Donald Trump and those who support him. He did so in terms that serve as a full-speed ahead order for his weaponized Department of Justice to crush all dissent

The irony of Gov. Kathy Hochul taking credit for intervening in the rearrest of convicted felon Van Phu Bui is equal parts shocking and insulting. The governor has been dormant — for far too long — as violent crime has rampaged the state. So taking a victory lap for making a phone call that shouldn’t

There is no doubt that the global semiconductor-chip shortage is problematic across many sectors. Phones, vehicles, computers, ATMs and health-care devices use this important technology and power us through our daily lives. While it’s encouraging to see New York’s elected leaders recognize the gravity of the current chip shortage, it’s incredibly discouraging to consider New York’s