The Federal Reserve announced on Nov. 2 it would raise the federal funds rate by 0.75 percentage points to a targeted range of 3.75 to 4 percent. The Fed stated: “The committee anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate in order to attain a stance of monetary policy that is sufficiently […]
In 2021, cybercrimes against small businesses reached a record high value of $2.4 billion. Online sales exceeded $960 billion that year and are expected to surpass $1 trillion this year. As we approach the holiday shopping season, small retailers need to evaluate their susceptibilities to cyberattacks and protect their systems from costly data breaches and […]
Frederic Bastiat, a 19th century French economist, wrote this in his book “The Law:” “See if the law takes from some persons what belongs to them and gives it to other persons to whom it does not belong. See if the law benefits one citizen at the expense of another by doing what the citizen […]
It bodes well for businesses looking for employees and people looking for jobs that Lindsay Bullock brings a passion for service to her new role as director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The center provides an array of resources — everything from hosting job fairs and screening applicants to helping with […]
In 22 years of writing opinion columns, I’ve never written a truer headline. And in 22 years of writing columns, it’s never been a more important rule to understand about those we elect. Two reasons for the headline. 1. It’s because the folks opposite me expect their “representatives” to do what they say or demand. […]
When I was growing up, we’d use the phrase a person was the “real deal.” In my neighborhood, that might have been the highest compliment one could receive. It meant the person was authentic and genuine. Joe O’Dea, who’s running for the U.S. Senate in Colorado, is the “real deal.” O’Dea is sincere when he […]
Colorado recently received $57 million from the federal government to help the state transition to the use of more electric vehicles (EVs). The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program established by last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law will help states like Colorado build charging stations along interstate corridors and is part of the Biden administration’s goals of […]
I’m inclined to write columns offering at least somewhat upbeat perspectives. That’s a reflection in part of what could be considered my hopelessly naive nature. But also my desire not to pile on to the challenges so many already face. Consequently, I generally avoid columns about politics and especially elections. There’s sufficient mud to go […]
Yes, I know the headline hits Democrats hard. But accuracy does that. And with a hat tip to the Democrat reader who took the time to write me a letter full of inferences about my character and intellect while pointing out how bad a few inferences in my previous column regarding government and its closely […]
Headlines about the Federal Reserve coming to the economic rescue of the United States have dominated media. Consumers can tell the economy isn’t healthy because they pay increasing amounts for such necessities as fuel, groceries, housing and utilities. Headlines would have people believe the Federal Reserve can solve the problem. That confidence might be misplaced, […]