Commentary

Comment: What Trump may do to market, personal finances

Markets and investments prefer certainty. How much of that they see in Trump’s decisions is the question.

Comment: Hope for cancer vaccine proves promise of research

An early study of a vaccine tailored for pancreatic cancer patients shows what comes of funding.

Comment: Trump and Musk are loathing are parks to death

As tourists return and fire danger builds, cuts to National Parks staff will leave lasting damage.

President Donald Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Republicans were so rowdy for so much of the night — roaring at Trump’s talk about the border and his legal and political victories; jumping to their feet at his declaration that “wokeness is trouble, wokeness is bad” — that it was telling when they just sat still. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Comment: Founders feared ‘a King of the worst kind’; elected

Even with checks and balances, some framers believed too much power was afforded the president.

President Donald Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Republicans were so rowdy for so much of the night — roaring at Trump’s talk about the border and his legal and political victories; jumping to their feet at his declaration that “wokeness is trouble, wokeness is bad” — that it was telling when they just sat still. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Comment: Stem loss of state tax revenue when banks are sold

Legislation would apply the state B&O tax to credit unions when they acquire community banks.

Comment: Treat charter schools as public schools they are

Charter schools are serving students’ needs. The state should provide support to all students equitably.

Comment: What teachers’ certification brings to the classroom

The state should continue a stipend for certified teachers that delivers high quality education to students.

Comment: Trump outlines his aims to undo FDR’s New Deal

Other Republicans have tried. And Trump has issued orders. But ultimately it’s Congress’ call.

Comment; Trump’s trade war a threat to U.S. economic freedom

Trump’s rocketing tariffs threaten to derail the benefits of his tax and deregulation plans.

Comment: GOP plan to slash Medicaid is hiding in plain sight

House Republicans are correct; they didn’t vote for Medicaid cuts. But they put it on the chopping block.

Comment: How Yale covid study was twisted into anti-vax claim

A study of long covid and vaccines was misinterpreted by a blogger. That and a post by Elon Musk is all it took,

Comment: State must maintain, not cut, funding for child care

Providers are leaving their jobs because of low pay, forcing families into difficult situations.

Comment: America’s rejection of ‘soft power’ a win for Putin

That power was used to get other nations to want what we wanted. Trump now wants what Putin wants.

Comment: Medicaid cuts would hurt millions; and Republicans

Significant cuts, like those outlined in a House budget plan, could cost the GOP its majority.

Comment: Using civic muscles behind bars to rebuild lives

State legislation would enable those incarcerated to engage in civics and end the cycle of trauma.

Comment: Trump fanned inflation’s flames, now they may burn him

His own policies and partisan politics may conspire to keep inflation from going lower and could push it higher.

Comment: Wishful thinking won’t solve U.S. debt crisis

Putting off spending cuts and tax increases will only get harder in the coming decades.

Comment: Some of Musk’s DOGE damage can’t be undone

The courts will likely halt his work, but agency officials are likely to formalize the cuts legally.

FILE  — Members of the American Federation of Government Employees rally outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025. A group of 21 civil servants with technology expertise resigned on Feb. 25 rather than help implement an array of changes to the federal government being pushed by the billionaire Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. (Samuel Corum/The New York Times)

Comment: A government Americans won’t recognize

Cuts to regulations and programs will leave markets unchecked and dismantle services Americans value.

FILE  — Members of the American Federation of Government Employees rally outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025. A group of 21 civil servants with technology expertise resigned on Feb. 25 rather than help implement an array of changes to the federal government being pushed by the billionaire Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. (Samuel Corum/The New York Times)

Comment: Ban on flavored tobacco would only hurt retailers

Consumers will find other ways to buy the products, hurting local businesses and state taxes.