The battles to come in Washington over spending priorities could determine whether the United States will remain a global leader in scientific research.
Despite some calls to leave the road there, mitigation and restoration are the right moves. A beloved natural area was illegally mutilated. Use of the road could cause further damage.
It sets up a system in which dispatchers can relay information to emergency responders and create a training program so that responders know how to work with those with disabilities.
The hope now is that the president can persuade Congress to fill those vacancies on the Ex-Im board, and make this international trade tool great again.
Spokane isn’t under a consent decree, but the city did reach out to the Justice Department to help provide a credible review of the Police Department’s practices after the Otto Zehm tragedy
People who purchased property under the old rules now face the prospect of not being able to build on it. Plummeting property values would also impact builders, lenders and county tax collections.
First responders say the communication upgrade was clearly beneficial during recent wildfires and the big windstorm of 2015. Fire and police were able to maintain communications throughout the windstorm and coordinate responses.
A basic education funding solution should not go to the voters, because the issue is too complex. This is a job for legislators. It’s why they’re elected.
