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When Watching the Debate on Taxes, Remember the Debt
As Republicans in Congress move forward on their tax plan, it’s worth remembering one thing: whatever the legislative particulars, keep your eye on the plan’s
If You Want More Economic Growth, Cut Tax Rates
Here is an example showing why we should cut our tax rates. Imagine an island. It has one source of income: guests at its big
New York’s Economic Fact vs. Fiction Saga Continues
State government has a responsibility to foster job creation and spur economic prosperity. Efforts must be made to enable businesses to put people in jobs,
New York’s Paid Family Leave Creates More Costs for Employers, Employees
New York has a habit of enacting policies that, rather than finding a balance, create burdensome regulations that are costly, overreaching, and often untested. Nowhere
Opinion: The Business Case for Tackling Climate Change
“We should address climate change but in a way that’s not economically harmful and doesn’t involve more government regulation.” How many of us have expressed
November Ballot Offers Public Chance to Vote on Pension Forfeiture for Corrupt Officials
For years, state lawmakers convicted of abusing power related to their public duties have been able to collect a state pension and sometimes even behind
I’ve been reminded recently of the old cowboy song, “Home on the Range.” You know the line, “Where never is heard a discouraging word”? That
It’s Time for More Reporting and Less Distorting by Media
Big media, methinks you do a disservice to Americans in your coverage of the Puerto Rican hurricane damage. You carry a lot of criticism of
Let’s Amend New York’s ATV Law to Increase Tourism in Upstate
New York’s tourism industry is alive and showing signs of growth. A recent study estimated that 239 million visitors traveled to New York state in
Offering Youth Firsthand Experience in Government Empowers Future Leaders
I’m often invited to speak to school-aged kids and during these visits a common question kids have for me is: What does it means to
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