July 3, 2021

Schafer: Rent control is always popular, but it never works

There’s never been much enthusiasm among mainstream economic thinkers for having the government hold down apartment rents through rent controls, an issue that voters in […]
July 3, 2021

Anytime Fitness owner retools as it comes out of pandemic

One of the biggest lessons from the coronavirus pandemic should be a need to focus more on health at all levels, said Anytime Fitness co-founder […]
July 3, 2021

Under presssure, company cancels Tennessee pipeline

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Environmentalists and activists claimed victory Saturday after a company canceled plans to build an oil pipeline through southwest Tennessee and north Mississippi, […]
July 3, 2021

County fair livestock connects production agriculture to consumers

While we initially chuckled about the situation, it started to sink in that there’s an issue that needs to be addressed. We had hoped seven […]
July 2, 2021

Biden calls for bipartisan action on pathway to citizenship

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called for bipartisan action on a pathway to citizenship for some migrants during a naturalization ceremony Friday at the White […]
July 2, 2021

Historic resort in 'Blue Hawaii' to be auctioned this month

WAILUA, Hawaii — The historic resort where Elvis Presley’s character got married in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii” will go up for auction at a […]
July 2, 2021

Missouri hospital CEO: Vaccine opponents should 'Shut up'

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One Missouri hospital official is telling anyone making disparaging remarks about the COVID-19 vaccine to “Shut up” as state officials ask for […]
July 2, 2021

Court strikes Trump EPA rule for full-year 15% ethanol sales

DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal appeals court on Friday threw out a Trump-era Environmental Protection Agency rule change that allowed for the sale of […]
July 2, 2021

The Latest: White House hosts Dodgers, 1st team since virus

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised the ability of sports and athletes to bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted […]
July 2, 2021

Liberty: Lots of travelers expected on freer Fourth of July

NEWARK, N.J. — Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks, concerts and beach outings over the Fourth of July […]