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Opinion: No more debt double-talk, Utah deserves real fiscal honesty Original
It seems Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, missed a key fact in his recent Deseret News op-ed about the national debt: President Donald Trump has added more to the national debt than any other president in U.S. history (almost $11 trillion by conservative estimates), while Moore stood by in support. A good representative must be honest with the public they serve, and that starts with taking accountability for their own actions.
Letter: Rising tax appeals signal a need for transparency in Anchorage assessments
The recent article on the number of appeals from this year’s Anchorage residential property tax valuations shows a large increase from prior years. The process for filing appeals usually involves interaction between the owner and the appraisal office that often avoids an appeal. This may have been reduced this year by what appears to have been a large outcry. We know three “neighborhoods” were redone, but not how many properties were revalued or by how much.
LETTER: Here is why I'm running for Congress
To the editor: I just finished reading a letter to the editor titled "Would you hire Blake Moore?" and I felt I should respond. I will be upfront and candid. I don't think you should, which is why I am running for Congress against him. This obviously biases my perspective, but I do feel it is merited. Representative Moore will be in office for six years at the end of his most recent term, and it has been an unfortunate slide into the worst stereotypes of elected officials.
Letter: Legislators are ignoring their duty
Gov. Dunleavy made substantial cuts to important budget items. His attack on public education continues as the districts across Alaska have gone through the difficult process of making program and personnel cuts. Now they have to repeat the process. For the sake of everyone’s sanity, the school districts and municipalities need to get on a common budget cycle with the state.
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03/10/2024 - Moclinejo, Málaga, Andalucía Málaga.- La Junta duplica su aportación a las obras del PFEA en Moclinejo hasta 60.765 euros
Letter: Rename the Republican Party
A Republican from 20 years ago wouldn’t recognize the party today. It hasn’t had a true platform for two presidential cycles. It now exists to pay the legal fees of and support a candidate who specializes in prejudice, lies, smoke and mirrors. Donald Trump makes unsupported assertions that executive power is being misused, projecting what he plans to do onto the current administration. It should be referred to as the “Trumpican Party,” since it now does little more than endorse other candidates.
Letter: Body camera test
The recent death of a weapon-carrying man from shots fired by police — at least one of whom was wearing a body camera — provides the new recording system’s first test. The initial statement by the Anchorage Police Department wasn’t a good start. APD now says that the statement that the man had raised the weapon before he was shot was based on a witness statement, not a review of body camera footage.
Letter: A gas shortage solution
The ADN editorial on the gas shortage was long on narrative and particularly short on thought. As it indicated and others have pointed out in considerably greater detail, there are natural gas reserves that can be exploited in Cook Inlet. The problem is that drilling doesn’t always pay off, and, if it does, the Alaska market is too small to provide the payoff required by investors. There is a solution.
Letter: Staffing for plowing
I have to comment on Bob Bell’s letter on Jan. 12, which critiqued folks who have been critical of snow plowing. He indicated that people are clamoring for increases in personnel and equipment sufficient for the recent snowfalls. He goes on to blame the criticism on people exploiting the plowing debacle for political purposes.
Letter: Guardianship blame
The recent commentary analyzing the failure of the Office of Public Advocacy to not just meet its statutory purpose but also duties under court appointments was shocking and obviously needed. Unfortunately, calling out the head of the office is appropriate but doesn’t provide a solution. Clearly, a much larger budget is needed. Perhaps the Mental Health Trust should be involved for those requiring protection due to mental impairment.
Letter: School closing policy
The Nov. 19 editorial about school closures made no sense. The editorial board said individual schools should be open for those who get there with alternative bus routes and pickup points, and safe walking routes. Who is supposed to monitor conditions for each school’s attendance district, decide, and communicate this? How and when? The difficulty for neighborhood schools is obvious. How about middle and high schools? School staff don’t live by their schools.
If Not Me, Then Who?
Everyday people living in Pottsboro, Tx risk their lives showing incredible kindness by volunteering for the local fire department. These volunteers do everything to give back to their community. If they don’t, who will?
Letter: Operator shortage
We are told that they cannot find enough heavy equipment drivers to provide snow clearing services to Anchorage. This makes me wonder: Where are all the Alaskans the proponents of extending roads into remote areas claim will be employed during construction? Perhaps they make enough money already that they can choose to take the winter off, but I doubt it. However, if it is true, then there will be a year-round shortage of operators that will be met only by new faces.
Letter: Political shell game
The portion of Sunday’s article on the APOC hearing contained a misleading assertion regarding the Employer Identification Number issued by IRS. The Republican Governors Association asserts that none was required for A Stronger Alaska because ASA did not pay employees. The article stated that an EIN Is “… a number assigned by the IRS that’s used to identify the tax accounts of employers.” This is true, but it implies that this is the only time it is required. It also is the argument made by RGA.
Letter: Eastman lawsuit
A recent ADN editorial (Oct. 16) identified the tension between the First Amendment and the federal and Alaska provisions restricting eligibility for public office/employment. A court proceeding is appropriate to determine its application, since facts need to be developed. There can be little doubt that the Oath Keepers organization undertook seditious activities — guilty pleas, social media postings, sworn testimony and video footage show this. Rep.
Letter: Act on police body cams
The Anchorage Police Department’s draft policy for body cameras appears to be unchanged since I looked at it last year, despite hearings and “listening” sessions. I have significant problems with it, which I sent to APD last year. The policy as proposed makes use of the camera discretionary, implying but not requiring use. Cameras should be turned on when a shift begins and shut off before the end only when the officer can justify it.
Letter: Court’s gun decision
I have not had an opportunity to read the Supreme Court’s Second Amendment decision yet, but it appears to be one that fails to acknowledge that the changes to American society and technology since the Constitution was adopted required it to be a “living” document that is subject to interpretation in response to those changes. In evaluating this decision, there is a relatively simple test I suggest you use: What would the outcome have been on Jan. 6 under this decision?
Letter: Seismic court shift
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will be attacked for having relied on the sworn testimony during confirmation hearings and face-to-face conversations with Supreme Court nominees. Although I opposed the confirmations, I cannot join in attacking her. Until now, I believe most attorneys would not have believed that nominees for the Supreme Court would lie under those circumstances. You could assume that a federal judge had respect for the oath and the court if anyone did.
Letter: Does Demboski live in the Mat-Su?
By Peter Crosby Updated: 58 minutes ago Published: 58 minutes ago Comments I read this evening questioned where Amy Demboski lives. The tax records of the Mat-Su Borough show that an Amy Demboski and her husband took title to a property in that borough in October of this year, and that their residence address is a post office box in Eagle River.
Letter: Transferring the library
By Peter Crosby Updated: 3 hours ago Published: 3 hours ago Transferring the library system into Parks and Recreation has a problem that most are not aware of unless they have relatively deep knowledge of the municipal budget. Parks and Rec is funded by taxes, but not all land in the municipality is taxed for Parks and Rec. My knowledge is based on serving on its commission some years ago, but I have no reason to believe the facts have changed.
Review: In Upstate NY, A New Cidery-Hotel Lets You Stay Well Past Your Tasting
For weary New Yorkers, traveling Upstate for a weekend comes with certain expectations: charm will ooze from every wall of their accommodation, craft beverages aplenty will be consumed, and nature will feature prominently in the itinerary. In response, Seminary Hill has arrived to say: hold my cider.
Letter: Believe it
I’m sure there are still people who refuse to believe sources that wish to be anonymous, even though the full spectrum of news outlets confirm what is reported. I was surprised to learn that Fox News had done this for the president’s comments about the military. For those still in denial, I ask them to consider why Gen. John Kelly has not denied The Atlantic’s World War I cemetery story if it is false? Silence can be louder than words.
Thinking of planting blueberry bushes? Pick the right variety for North Florida
Peter Crosby, Special to the Democrat Published 1:06 p.m. ET April 16, 2020 Titan blueberries at Blue Sky Berry Farm. (Photo: Molly Jameson) Now that everyone has taken a new interest in gardening, Blue Sky Farm has been getting more questions on the best type of blueberry to plant. Many varieties of blueberry plants do not do well in Florida. The main reason is it simply that it does not get cold enough, even in our area.
9 Apps That Deliver Mind-Blowing Results for Customers
Focus on customer success. It’s advice that comes from all walks of business, from thought leaders, to CEOs, and beyond. The benefits of making your customers successful are unquestioned, which is why I love hearing how customers use AppExchange apps to transform their businesses.
Lenny's Garage on Vimeo
Lenny Shiller is a lifelong Brooklyn resident and classic car collector. He has amassed a staggering 58 unique classic cars, while he also owns hundreds of vintage bikes, motorcycles, and memorabilia. The walls of his 12,000sqft garage in Gowanus are stacked with car parts he has collected over the years, the space resembling part working garage, part museum. Filmed and Edited by Peter Crosby Starring Lenny Shiller Filmed on Canon C300 Music by Salomon Lighthelm
Increase Donations Using These Tips
In the past few years, many nonprofit organizations have turned to crowdfunding sites to increase their fundraising efforts. Yet what is rarely discussed is that for nonprofits, conventional crowdfunding can actually backfire. Everyone is inundated with daily requests to make donations to a worthy causes that may or may not directly impact them personally or would be a cause they would be willing to support.
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