Excited about the tax cut? I keep being told I should be. But if I have to be honest, I’d say I really have no idea if the new tax law will lower my tax burden based on how I file. But given the government and its behemoth tax code, my answer can be only […]
If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve had quite the ride over my time here at the Business Times, starting with the circumstances surrounding my arrival in Grand Junction. Over that span, I seem to have discovered at least one unique talent: I kinda tick off just about everyone at one time or another. […]
I sincerely hope my regular readers — which could be a half dozen or a few thousand, I don’t honestly know — understand I really try my best not to be preachy, at least as things relate to how people should live their lives. While I’m writing this column to offer some advice based on […]
I can barely take the ever-shortening news cycle in this country. I mean, how long ago was it for these stories that no longer matter? The Las Vegas shooting; Hollywood raping and pillaging; Hillary’s lies and losses; or pick any story you’d like for its 15 minutes of infamy, except, of course, Trump and Russians […]
Have you had one of those years? I have. Probably the most difficult year I’ve ever survived. On the personal side, losing my Mom last October began a series of difficult times and decisions I never dreamed I’d be making, let alone doing. Were some of them good? Sure, but none were easy. Family decisions […]
By the time this edition of the Business Times arrives on my doorstep for distribution, significantly less than 100 percent of eligible voters in Mesa County will have decided two important issues. While that’s how the system works, it doesn’t mean the system works, especially when it comes to understanding the full complexity of these […]
I know, I’m the Negative Nancy. Believe me, many friends have told me so over the past few months when addressing the ONLY way to fix a problem a government entity created is to throw more money at it. I mean, if you’ve ever seen them approach taxpayers with a different solution, please point me […]
I’m beginning to believe it isn’t worth saying much when it comes to our local government and schools. Particularly when it comes to disagreeing with some folks who’ve resorted to the guilt and shaming of people who aren’t in favor of approving the upcoming ballot measures, or worse, for folks who simply have questions. Put […]
Yeah, I’ll weigh in. But I’m glad there’ve been a few days of the ridiculous back and forth on Facebook and within the punditry for me to see just how certifiably insane this alleged “debate” has gotten. While I’m under no illusion this column will change anyone’s mind, I am also hesitant to write it […]
Especially when taxpayers are hit left and right seemingly every day of every year to make up for “underfunded” government entities that if logic is taken to the next conclusion, will never have enough money. And these tax issues are just something in the spotlight due to the fact they’re on the ballot and need […]