To the editor: The trade war initiated during the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on various sectors of the U.S. economy and influences prices significantly. On Aug. 7, according to “investigatemidwest.org/2025/04/16 tariff tracer,” tariff rates were 25% on India, ...
To the editor: Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) went up 2.5% last year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2025 is stated at 2.9%. So why did City Council approve our three-legged stool of taxes (Property Taxes, Fire Service Assessment and Public Service Tax) by an ...
One of the great privileges of my time on the Cape Coral City Council was serving as liaison to our Cape Coral Youth Council. This group of 16 juniors and seniors from seven local high schools work each year on projects that not only benefit our community but also the youth who live here. An ...
To the editor: Telling the truth about American history is considered “woke” by the president and his MAGA acolytes and they believe all they need do is use this ridiculous word to persuade us their efforts to rewrite history are valid. Here in Florida, we have already seen concerted ...
To the editor: The Lee School District said there is a certified teacher in every classroom. This is not valid statement for the Lee District to make. There is no way this sweeping generalization holds true. Certification is complex set of requirements such as K-3; K-6 Elementary, Middle ...
To the editor: On Sept. 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed, giving shape to the framework of our Republic. For 238 years, this remarkable document, the first of its kind, has stood as a safeguard of liberty, a protector of rights, and a guide for our Republic. Many take ...
