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Legislators face large agenda but little time

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Time is rapidly running out for our great state’s lawmakers to address a wide host of critical public policy issues gnawing at Ohioans. Too bad they plan to squander most of that potentially productive time. Now that summer is unofficially over, you’d think our state legislators would be rip-roaring ready to high-tail it to the Statehouse to get back into action. If so, you’d be sadly mistaken. The Senate plans to convene this coming week for committee work and a possible full session with only a handful of other dates on their legislative calendar for the next two months. ...

Rent control still does not work well

Editorials

In 2022, politicians in Minneapolis and St. Paul voted for rent control. I said that would lead to bigger problems. Was I right? My update video reveals what happened. St. Paul politicians pushed rent control, saying rent caps would stop “unfair profiteering.” But what the heck is “profiteering,” and how is it different from “profit”? Who decides what is “unfair”? The opportunity for profit is what persuades people to invest in things. And build things. If enough people invest in new housing, rents will stop shooting up. That’s just how markets work. ...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Has US fallen for Iran’s ‘rope a dope’ plan? DEAR EDITOR: The United States’ conflict with Iran reminds me of “The Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974. Foreman, the reigning champion, 25 years old, a devastating puncher and at the peak of his physical abilities, faced Ali, a former champion, 32 years old and arguably past his prime. The odds were overwhelmingly in Foreman’s favor. Ali adopted a strategy he called “rope a dope” that ultimately proved successful: He withstood his opponent’s relentless ...

Progressive regression and the new medievalism

Editorials

For most people, the story of the medieval world was one of cramped cities, constant violent crime and episodic outbreaks of deadly plagues — the dividends of unclean urban conditions, rotting food, fouled water, open sewage, and unchecked rats, fleas, and lice. Most of each day was spent simply trying to survive until the next. Castles and walls dotted the landscape to protect kingdoms from marauding tribes and foreign invaders. City gates were usually closed at dusk to keep out nocturnal marauders. Public executions drew massive crowds. And religious schisms and conflicts often ...

Sound off!

Letters to the Editor

With the increasing prevalence now of food recalls, some with daunting effects, it makes one wonder why this is not happening with more frequency. Let me pose a question: Has anyone ever seen a porta-potty in the picking fields? My case rests. Scrub those vegetables and produce! — Austintown I imagine any non-billionaire, MAGA-hat-wearer who believes voting for Trump will be good for them, or for America, may have over-tightened the self tapping wood screws holding their hat in place. There may be a “Liberation Day” screw driver available on 47’s merch site to help you ...

Orchids & onions

Editorials

ORCHID: To Lisa Hill for her well-deserved promotion to Mahoning County dog warden last week. Hill has been working for over 17 years with organizations committed to the welfare of our beloved four-legged friends. For the past 10 years she has worked at the dog warden’s complex on Meridian Road as a kennel canvasser and supervisor. Clearly she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for humane treatment of dogs to the post. We’re also impressed with her goals of much stronger community outreach and education on the roles and responsibilities of pet ownership. Given the seeming ...