Should Students Launch a Business While in High School?
In 2017, I attended our Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet. I sat next to the leader of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) group from one of our … Read more
Richard Emmons
Leaner Josephine County Budget Preserves Sheriff Staff Levels
On May 31, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners adopted a $185.5 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. This includes $173.5 million of appropriated spending and a … Read more
Editorial: Presidential Politics
Time flies in the political world. We no sooner have midterm elections when suddenly it’s time to begin the quadrennial presidential election cycle. Of course, President Joe Biden has announced … Read more
More Excellent Way: Monday School or Sunday School?
Let’s look at truth and how it is being taught to many children. In Sunday School, children learn that God created the Earth out of nothing by the word of … Read more
Does Measure 113 Wording Give Senators 4 More Years?
On May 30, Attorney John DiLorenzo Jr. of the Davis Wright Tremaine law firm sent a letter to Acting Secretary of State Cheryl Myers to seek a ruling on when … Read more
Josephine County Defunds 4-H OSU Extension for 2023-24
Josephine County property owners, you’ve just received a tax cut. On June 7, two Josephine County commissioners voted to defund 4-H and other OSU Extension services for the fiscal year … Read more
Editorial: Oregon Senators Must Stay Strong and Stay Away
Elections matter even when your side loses. In November 2022, the Republicans did not gain a majority in the Oregon Senate. By the GOP gaining just one seat, however, the … Read more
JOSEPHINE: Election Results Point to Future Changes
The May 16 Special Election resulted in significant changes to our local school boards. Here are the official election results for races in Josephine County. Grants Pass School District Voters … Read more
Is ‘Paid Leave Oregon’ Too Good to be True?
On Jan. 1, Oregon’s “Paid Leave Oregon” program went into effect. Employers and employees began contributing 1% of wages up to $132,900 into the Paid Leave Oregon fund. Employees contribute … Read more
Hope and change in Josephine County, Salem and Washington, D.C.
In the political world it’s so much easier to simply “go along to get along.” Now and then a small group of politicians just say no to the status quo. … Read more