Opinions
At the Capitol, we’re gearing up to start the 2023 session, and it’s been busy. In a moment, we’ll talk about things happening at the Capitol, but first, my family and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and very happy holidays!
Christmas has always been a favorite holiday in the Evans’ home (...
The Book of Deuteronomy instructs, “You shall not oppress a hired worker.” Apparently, no one told President Biden or the rest of the political-industrial complex. Last week, they united to stifle a potential strike by railway workers, the first one in years. It’s too costly for the economy, the...
The start of the 2023 legislative session is still weeks away, but the lawmaking process has already started. Pre-filing of legislation for the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly began on Dec. 1. So, far, more than 375 separate Senate bills and resolutions have been offered for...
I would like to thank Gary Stolba for his efforts in assisting the Willow Springs Police Department in slowing traffic down and his contribution to Highway Safety. However, I do not appreciate his lack of respect for Law Enforcement, or the community, in his attempts to publicly humiliate one of...
Last week's Howell County News' article of "Speaking Personally" on the Opinion Page was an excellent attempt to look past the smoke and mirrors of small-town politics and see the real truth lurking behind the dilemma of an unsafe building bordering Main Street.
But to actually discover why the...
Psalms 66:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us with fire as silver is tried. (Ps.65:10 - Brenton's 1851 Greek Septuagint)
Reading the Psalmist's statement, I am reminded of my uncle who was a metallurgist for Keystone Steel and Wire in the state of Illinois. With every new...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as an elected official, it’s that people don’t agree on much. Admittedly, I work in a building where people divide over political lines for a living, but I find it hard to find consensus on anything. We can’t even agree how to pronounce the name of our state....
2 Corinthians 6:17 "'Come out from them and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.'"
Recently, I visited with an individual who was distraught regarding the latest election results and the immoral course of our nation. The person said they were consumed...
Acts 17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being...
This week, a friend requested prayer for a newborn great-grandson who occasionally stops breathing.
After interceding for the infant's need, several verses instantly came to mind.
From the very beginning, God has been the '...
I am writing this because I am very concern about our American Democracy. What happen on Jan. 6th 2021 at our nation's capital.
I saw this man on my TV, Yell out loud in our nation's capital hallway and said, we need more Patriots up here! When I heard that from that man I felt like someone ran...