The following remarks were delivered by me at the House of Representatives Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Feb. 7: We are two decades into the 21st century, and America’s infrastructure is falling apart, and our nation’s economic competitiveness is falling behind.…

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My good wishes for a productive and happy 2019 and a list of important events and issues to be considered by you and others. 1. Even though we just participated in a very important November 2018 election, this spring will…

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The 2018 elections set many new records. It appears the largest ever number of voters turned out in an off-year election when traditionally people do not vote. Nov. 6 election participation by eligible voters was 49.2 percent nationwide. This is…

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If you are reading this column on or before Nov. 6, please vote. Election Day is Nov. 6. This Election Day offers an opportunity to chose a Governor of Illinois. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner is being challenged by Chicagoan J.B.…

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The sexual abuse scandal that now grips the Catholic Church needs much more clarification by local pastors for local parishioners. I was very pleased with the Aug. 21 statement from Bishop Daniel Jenky that states, in part, ”I was truly…

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As I begin this column, we are in “the dog days of summer.” As you read this column, we are beginning the real start to the November campaign season and November election. Although I am sure you are sick already…

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June 4 was the 500th day of President Trump in the White House. Trump’s trade policy is a disaster for American agriculture and American business. The tariffs on agricultural commodities are horrible policy for our farmers. The tariffs are horrible…

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