DOGE finds plenty In the weeks since President Donald J. Trump came into office, nothing has captured the public’s imagination – or the ire of the political class – than the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. A major component of … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Here’s one way for DOGE to help
By Drew Johnson Budget Analyst Elon Musk recently announced his intention to cut $1 trillion in federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency. As the department looks for ways to trim waste, one program that deserves … [Read more...] about Here’s one way for DOGE to help
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Farewell MARB? As we enter the beginnings of the budget-making process, culminating in a proposed municipal spending plan in March, we are brought to the realization that this might be the last such document that will be under the immediate … [Read more...] about Editorial
Trump takes full control
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Judging from the first week or so, the Trump doctrine is going to be, “We can do it the easy way or the hard way.” Those are the words the president used in a post on Truth Social last week … [Read more...] about Trump takes full control
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National issues for ‘25 With the beginning of a new administration, and the end of what will be seen as one of the worst administrations in the nation’s history, there are things we hope will be accomplished in the next few years that will … [Read more...] about Editorial
Fiscal hawks never get a win
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It feels like 2013 again. Back then, a beleaguered Republican Speaker of the House was forced into a government shutdown by firebrands in his caucus who considered him insufficiently pure. … [Read more...] about Fiscal hawks never get a win
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Our wishes for 2025 With the turning of a new year, we at the Voice traditionally set our sights on those issues we hope are to be faced and, with challenging work, completed over the next 12 months. The year 2024 was one of profound change in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
By Dorinda Borer Mayor of West Haven Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that just last month marked the one-year anniversary of my tenure as Chief Executive Officer of this great city. It's a perfect moment to reflect on the progress … [Read more...] about Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
The intellectual collapse of DEI
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist DEI is a bad idea whose time came with a vengeance several years ago, but now its continued ascendancy is in doubt. Perhaps the most important event this year outside of the presidential election … [Read more...] about The intellectual collapse of DEI
Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas