There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state …
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There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state …
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The U.S. Department of Defense has become a department in disarray as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure to …
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The House of Representatives recently passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, stating that elections need to …
Rep. Tracy Ehlert
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With the Governor’s Continuum of Care bill still in play at the Statehouse, I thought it would be important to …
Charlene Lange Jun. 30, 2025 12:17 pm216d ago
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Tim Heisdorffer, Russell Eimers, Kevin Kirchner and Jon Walsh Guest Columnists Apr. 20, 2025 5:00 am287d ago
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David Chung Staff Columnists Apr. 20, 2025 5:00 am287d ago
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John Hendrickson and Tom Sands
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Gazette columnist Althea Cole recently discussed the proposed “Right of First Refusal,” a part of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ energy legislation …
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Out of over 100,000 deportations carried out since President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration — a tiny fraction of the …
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