Capitol Comments

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026 ensures we have a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force to deter our adversaries. It fulfills an agenda of “Peace through Strength” and reflects our ongoing work to strengthen our national defense and security.

Hustle and Bustle

Whew! It’s finally over. I’m talking about before Thanksgiving when I carried two calendars on my person at all times. The paper calendar kept track of everything that needed doing before Christmas. My e-calendar alerted me to all scheduled appointments.

Another year of aging

Getting older isn’t just about life getting smaller or quieter. For a lot of people, it’s actually about going deeper.

Musical Inspirations

In 1971, Joni Mitchell put an album out called “Blue.” One of the tracks on that album was called “River.”

Senate Report

Even with the holidays quickly approaching, it has been a busy month representing Senate District 28. I was honored to be invited to take part in a legislative panel at the annual Governor’s Water Conference.

Seconds matter: Protect our kids before alerts

When a potential threat arises at school, we face a critical choice: prioritize informing parents immediately or act first to protect students.

You'll shoot your eye out

Many readers will recognize this recurring line in the wonderful Christmas movie, “A Christmas Story.” [Movie briefly summarized—a young boy wants a BB gun for Christmas.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center will be closed for Christmas holidays from Dec. 19 to 26 th, and again for New Year’s day.We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our center to your homes.

Holiday shopping tips

The festive and fun nature of the holiday season can make it easy to forget the benefits of being frugal.

The Magic of Christmas

I’m not much of a cook, and even less of a baker. I mention this because I’ve been invited to a neighborhood Potluck Dinner and, to make things just a little more awkward, a home-baked Cookie Exchange. A two-for-one Christmas whammy.Admittedly, I’m not terrible at the stove.