A Tale of Two Women
The late, great Charles Dickens wrote a “Tale of Two Cities” in 1859. It was set in two of the world’s greatest cities, London and Paris, before and during the French Revolution. The opening sentence is among the greatest in all of…
Maine is Wrong
Maine is Wrong to Move Away from Work Requirements, They Are Working in Arkansas Today, the food stamp program is one of the largest welfare programs in the federal budget. And of the nearly 40 million people enrolled, 20 million of them are able-bodied…
High Cost of Your Prescription Drugs
Is the High Cost of Your Prescription Drugs Making You Sick? Millions of Americans take prescription drugs. For some, these medications are a temporary measure to help them recover from an illness or injury. For many people, however, prescription drugs…
Governor Mills’ First Budget Address
Governor Mills has submitted her first State budget. Last Friday, as a Republican member of the Appropriations Committee, I received a budget briefing from the Governor’s staff. I appreciated the courtesy and the ability to learn more about her plans for…