Category Archives: Op-Ed

Lakeland must move on to other issues

The Lakeland $50 million dollar bond referendum election is over. The people have voted, and [...]

Bipartisan bill to fix ‘No Child Left Behind’

The Senate education committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to fix No Child Left Behind on [...]

Part 3: Drunk driver weighs guilt, preps for jail

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a three-part series on the costs of [...]

Reset retirement plans after divorce

Retirement planning can face derailment after a divorce. Married, two-income couples have the advantage of [...]

Sen. Norris honored for support, leadership

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senator Mark Norris has received the “Legislator of the Year” Award from the [...]

Part 2: Shock sets in, drunk driver goes to jail

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series on the costs of drinking [...]

Vote ‘yes’: Building Lakeland Prep is an investment in the city, children

[Editor’s note: This is one of two guest editorials published to demonstrate the views on [...]

Vote ‘no’: Lakeland’s debt would soar sky high with $50M school bond

[Editor’s note: This is one of two guest editorials published to demonstrate the views on [...]

Employee Wellness Programs Act gains broad support

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, introduced by Senate and House leaders last [...]

Government construction: Keep it on time and on budget

Governing is about setting priorities, and a good example of that is the Uranium Processing [...]

Part 1: Drunk driver learns he killed best friend, injured girlfriend

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series about the costs of drinking [...]

Senators report on Iran nuclear act and opposition to micro-unions

Support grows for Congress to review Iran nuclear deal CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In an appearance on CBS News’ [...]