Opinion

Body The Tax Foundation recently released its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index, a popular diagnostic tool which “enables business leaders, government policymakers and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.

Body Someone asked the question: “Where do you find Jesus?” and several answers were given. All answers are right, but the best one is ― you find Jesus when you come to the end of yourself.

Body U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Masquerading-as-I -- VT) said in a Dec. 13 statement, “I withdrew from consideration by the U.S. Senate my War Powers Resolution after the Biden administration agreed to continue working with my office on ending the war in Yemen. Let me be clear.

Body State licensure boards are an important, although often overlooked, component of job opportunity and economic growth. The boards control access to professions.

Body To the Editor: What a great week we had in El Reno acknowledging our national and local veterans. We started with a great Canadian County Veterans Day Parade downtown sponsored by our local Chamber of Commerce, with a packed house program in the Centre Theatre to follow.

Body Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It's a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day.

Body To the Editor: I would like to preface this with two things. One: My husband and I are both veterans, and two: I personally know and adore Ryan Sigler. That being said, the headline you posted about his story is in incredibly poor taste.

Body To the Editor: I want to thank the Tribune for featuring Pvt. Ryan Sigler so predominantly in the paper last week. I have known Ryan since he was a youngster, and no one deserves kudos more than him. He is an outstanding young man and will make a fine soldier.

Body With the stock market down nearly 20 percent year-to-date in 2022, investors are paying close attention to the financial performance of their portfolios: seeking to protect 401Ks, looking for safe havens and trusting that their fiduciary asset managers are making the right...

Body Reports are pointing to an 8.9 percent raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a few groceries or some gasoline. This is a big maybe on the gasoline as California reports prices of over $8 per gallon.