There should be, in our opinion, general approval among state lawmakers that there should be more testing of the baby food parents find on store shelves. The federal Food and Drug Administration earlier this year set new, lower maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and ...
It is easy for Americans to ignore the ongoing war by Putin’s Russia against an independent, democratic Ukraine, desperate to be part of the West. Our cable tv news outlets feature almost everything other than the Russian war against Ukraine. We get extensive coverage of Jeffrey Epstein; ...
In the aftermath of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appeared to be a voice of reason. Like many public figures, he has called for a reduction in hyped-up reactionary rhetoric. Moreover, he has implored us to take on personal responsibility – to look inward to find ...
Rising fees and a 54% tax increase in the village of Fredonia spotlight something this corner has railed against for decades: the continued growing of government with a declining tax base is a formula for disaster. During the village’s public hearing on the plan to hike water and sewer ...
Being ready for coming election Editor, OBSERVER: The general election is just weeks away — make sure your voice is heard! Too often, people think elections only matter in high-profile races, but here in Chautauqua County, your ballot also includes vital contests for local offices. ...
New York’s Medicaid spending problem is out-of-control, was self-created, and must be fixed by our New York State Legislature; fixing the problem will require a fiscally responsible solution that also supports health care in New York. Medicaid is important medical coverage for low-income ...