
Opinion


Are you ready for our second storm season?
When we hear the words “storm season,” our first thoughts are typically of the springtime, when tornadoes and severe weather are common. Though we associate April, May and June with storms, we cannot let our guard down during our second storm season: the fall.
North Korea threat highlighted amid South Korea success
North Korea is on the verge of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the United States.

New corrections and municipal government laws
This session, we passed a number of bills that will make a real difference in how our state handles corrections and local government. These aren’t always the flashiest issues, but they matter because they affect public safety, county budgets, and the way our communities grow.Starting with new corrections laws, one of the biggest changes this year was House Bill 2780.



From the desk of Sen. Grant Green
Local farmers, ranchers, and others working in agriculture are likely well aware of the serious threat New World screwworms pose to livestock. These parasitic flies burrow into living animals and feed on their flesh, posing a danger to cattle, wildlife, pets, and, in rare cases, even humans.

The British set the standard for a State visit – and shrewd diplomacy
The state visit of President Donald and First Lady Melania Trump to Britain undeniably has been a success. The U.S.