Legislation contemplating a pathway to driving privileges for people who have racked up three separate license suspensions is little more than a concession that the penalty structure can never be expected to achieve the implicit goal of keeping dangerous drivers off the road.

It’s difficult to envision a restaurant, from fast food to fancy steakhouse, that lets customers pay a tab with plastic then fish out physical dollars and cents to cover the tax and tip.

As Tony's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, we've had to make adjustments to many aspects of our life together. With the onset of spring storms, our emergency preparedness plan has had to change, too.

Districts participating in the vacancy grant program hired more than 12,400 new teachers, according to the report, with retention numbers looking good and more than 2,300 employees pursuing endorsements or licenses in the high-need areas.

Economic projections and policy proposals aren’t guarantees. If or when plain language appears on a ballot, opponents will be quick to argue against the wisdom of giving lawmakers a blank check.

In addition to dropping the cost, it clears a path to solar for condo owners, apartment renters (who could just move the panels with them should they relocate), and homeowners whose roofs aren’t suitable but might have room in the yard for a smaller setup.

Last year the push was behind Senate Bill 98, which didn’t get a committee assignment before the deadline. This time around it’s Senate Bill 2991.

Caregiving can be physically demanding. However, even more challenging can be managing the emotions that go with caregiving, particularly for those whose loved ones have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

'I’m 69 and my kids have been out of public schools for over 20 years, but I am happy to fund the schools for future generations. Society is much better off with a good education system.'