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Lack Of Transparency Isn’t Helping With Trust

Much of the relationship between the people and their governments is built on trust. But that relationship is fragile -- especially when it appears government is going out of its way to keep the public in the dark.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 27 Jul 2017

Lack Of Transparency Isn’t Helping With Trust

‘Speed Limit Phenomenon’ In Government

My wife and I were driving down Interstate Highway 80 on Sunday, and we experienced one of the cardinal rules of law-making. You don’t read about this in

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 14 Jul 2017

Things Don’t Add Up With This Proposal

Timing is everything in life. For U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, he picked an especially poor time to pitch an idea last week. The politician from Alpine, Utah, said it

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 7 Jul 2017

Enjoyable Memories — And Those That Are Haunting

A summer vacation that is riveted in my memory was in August 1962 when my parents, my two brothers and I piled into our Dodge and headed for Washington, D.C. This vacation was all about history.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 30 Jun 2017

Enjoyable Memories — And Those That Are Haunting

America Needs More Than Just ‘Thoughts And Prayers’

Our leaders like to remind us, and the rest of the world, too, that the United States is the most powerful nation on Earth. Yet, the events of the past

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 23 Jun 2017

America Needs More Than Just ‘Thoughts And Prayers’

Tax Cuts Popular; The Consequences Aren’t

Iowa has had a peek at our future, but too few people have noticed. And that’s unfortunate.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 16 Jun 2017

Tax Cuts Popular; The Consequences Aren’t

Brace Yourself For This Debate Coming To Iowa

Watch out Iowa. Our political leaders seem to get many of their ideas from our neighbors in Wisconsin, and the latest idea being considered there is a real doozy.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 1 Jun 2017

Brace Yourself For This Debate Coming To Iowa

While Lawmakers Dither, Children Are Being Affected

An IowaWatch-Iowa Public Radio report last week shows that Iowa lawmakers have repeatedly dropped the ball when it comes to providing funding equity for the state’s public schools.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 25 May 2017

While Lawmakers Dither, Children Are Being Affected

Has The First Amendment Been Repealed?

It was quite a week last week with the buzz about impeachment. Relax. I’m not referring to President Donald Trump. I’m talking about the mayor of Muscatine.

By Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts

/ 17 May 2017

Lack Of Transparency Isn’t Helping With Trust

‘Speed Limit Phenomenon’ In Government

Things Don’t Add Up With This Proposal

America Needs More Than Just ‘Thoughts And Prayers’

Tax Cuts Popular; The Consequences Aren’t

Brace Yourself For This Debate Coming To Iowa

While Lawmakers Dither, Children Are Being Affected

Has The First Amendment Been Repealed?

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