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Opinion

Short session to begin Jan. 13

As you may already be aware, when the General Assembly meets for its 2021 session, the House of ... Read more

Opinion

COLUMN — Democrats reject moderate police reforms

The 2020 Special Session to date has largely focused on police and criminal justice reform even though the ... Read more

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Vote ‘yes’ on the redistricting amendment

The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, as the House did not meet at all ... Read more

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COLUMN — Democrats ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants

The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, only meeting on Thursday and Friday last week, ... Read more

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Democrats’ agenda weakens law enforcement efforts

The House of Delegates adjourned last Friday and is subject to the call of the speaker with 48 ... Read more

Opinion

Column – Entire state parole board should resign

Last week I told you how the parole board was under investigation by the Office of the State ... Read more

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COLUMN — Democrats want to abolish mandatory minimum sentencing

Last Wednesday, House Democrats had their second hearing on criminal justice reform. The testimony by speakers invited by ... Read more

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COLUMN — Democrats’ policy is symbolism over substance

As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn had a number ... Read more

Opinion

Democrats’ policy is symbolism over substance

As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn had a number ... Read more

Opinion

Law enforcement to be topic of discussion in special session

I appreciate all the calls and emails I have received over the past couple of months from my ... Read more

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COLUMN: Less law enforcement means more crime

Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn has decided to convene a joint meeting of the Public Safety and ... Read more

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Defunding the police idea is a real threat

As protests over the killing of George Floyd have progressed, a demand to “defund the police” has become ... Read more