The political wave that hit American politics on election day must not go to waste when it comes to moving public policy in a different and productive direction. Perhaps the greatest opportunity to make a significant contribution to boosting our economy in the near term and over the long haul is comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform. […]
Democrats vented their anger over losing their grip on the U.S. Senate. A report issued by Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee concerning CIA terrorist interrogation program serves no discernable purpose beyond political posturing and good theater in the wake of a major electoral defeat. There’s a process in place for reconciling the existential need […]
The holiday season brings tidings of at least comfort and perhaps even joy to business owners who’ve struggled through the slow economic recovery in the Grand Valley. The prospects for a prosperous new year appear promising. While past performance offers no guarantee of future results, several economic indicators point to improving conditions. An outlook of […]
Well, I don’t have a “true love” unless you count my daughters — but then the song would have to say “… my unconditional loves gave to me” and that just doesn’t work. But I digress. Christmas is the season about giving the best gift, and that’s what I believe God did with his Son, […]
Given the hyper-charged rhetoric and sheer level of irrationality surrounding the violence in Ferguson, Mo., I suppose we ought to consider ourselves fortunate if the principle lesson drawn from the whole sad affair is there are some people who like to break and throw things and set cars and stores on fire. Because it seems […]
Who’s in charge of the American republic? A case out of the federal district court of Colorado could answer that question if the Supreme Court takes the matter up next spring. In 1992, Coloradans voted to amend their state constitution to impose restraints on government power to tax and spend. The Colorado Taxpayer Bill of […]
I guess I say that because for the life of me, I can’t understand the rejection of the obvious reason we all have the right to keep and bear arms: the Second Amendment. Every law that usurps that unalienable right in any way, shape or form is simply unconstitutional. But since the Constitution means little […]
Conservative disappointments were blessedly rare this Election Day. That doesn’t lessen the sting felt by those involved in individually lost races, however anomalous they might have been. Suffice to say, though, that Nov. 4, 2014, was an overall good day for Republicans. The big news of the night, of course, was the GOP takeover of […]
Another issue brings another opportunity to publicize the efforts of creative entrepreneurs in the Grand Valley. This issues features stories about Lee Mathis and how he’s literally worked with relish to expand the product line of his company. Grand Valley Magazine has expanded in a different way in its foray into the sales of locally […]
Grand Valley business owners and managers have a lot to be thankful for as Thanksgiving nears. Let’s count some of the blessings: A number of economic indicators reflect generally improving conditions. The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County dropped a full point to 4.5 percent in September, the latest month for which estimates are available. […]