The four largest states are split on the direction people are moving. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the four largest states are California with 39.1 million residents, Texas with 27.5 million, Florida with 20.3 million and New York with 19.8 million. These four states are split evenly in terms of exporting or […]
I saw a post on Facebook. Yes, that’s where this idea came from, and which we all hopefully now realize is the window to America’s soul. And, yes, it’s an ugly view of the soul as it relates to where this country is headed. It was done to prove a point as to just how […]
Most of the year-end numbers are now in, offering a more complete picture of the Mesa County economy in 2015. Some of those numbers are encouraging — sales and lodging taxes, for example, and real estate sales in particular. But the numbers for the labor market continue to disappoint. For those keeping score, here’s a […]
The Grand Valley offers a lot to attract tourists: outdoor recreation, scenic beauty and, of course, wineries and breweries. But some of the biggest draws involve sports: soccer tournaments, cycling competitions and running events. It only makes sense, then, to promote sports as a way to bring more visitors to the area. Fortunately, an organization […]
I know what all too many would say: “Out of respect for the office and to be informed, you must watch President Obama’s State of the Union speech.” Despite the fact there’s indeed a minuscule speck of truth in that statement, it isn’t enough to make me watch the speech or prevent me from making […]
You know, maybe we’re kind of going about this the wrong way. The most common question currently asked among those of us in the political world is some variation of “Who do you like among the candidates for president?” The question implies an answer that goes something like “Well, candidate A is my guy or […]
The last few days of 2015 seem at least a bit more merry and bright in the Grand Valley thanks in part to the expectation renewed efforts to promote economic development will help to create more jobs and revitalize a recovery that’s remained stubbornly slow. The consensus among local officials who spoke at a recent […]
I sincerely wish all of our (and the few of my) readers a wonderful Christmas and holiday season, along with a prosperous new year. It’s my hope we all can take time to celebrate the birth of our savior amongst the hustle and bustle of the season. And whether people like it or not (and […]
Can we stop messing around and finally get serious about this economy? At the very least, the United States has suffered a lost nine years. More accurately, we’ve basically suffered a lost decade and a half with only a couple of years of solid growth over that period. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently […]
Facts are emerging about those responsible for the mass shooting in California, and it’s clear the attack was an act of Islamist terrorism — to the surprise of no one, save a few college kids around the nation cowering and shaking in their safe zones and wondering what kind of micro aggression must have been […]