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After months studying events leading to the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, last week we reviewed His appearance in the synagogue in Nazareth. After reading Isaiah 61:1-2, a Messianic passage, He sat down and told them that the words were being fulfilled that day. Luke deliberately started his book with this proclamation, because for him it was the beginning of the Good News, the Gospel.
Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines.
The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
It is my honor to be named your Superintendent. I am an educator with 26 years of experience. I have worked at all campus levels performing different jobs, and I have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to lead a school district. The knowledge gleaned from my current and previous superintendent positions has allowed me to grow as a leader with valuable experience.
The departments I led worked directly with School Finance, PEIMS/Coding, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Curriculum Alignment, along with Leadership Coaching and Evaluation.
Financially, making cents doesn’t make sense. A recent presidential directive to stop minting pennies aims to solve the problem that could only befall a government — losing money by making it.
Even with the current pause, the penny will be around for a long time. There are an estimated 240 billion pennies in circulation, or roughly $7 for every person in the United States.
The stamina and mettle of the Legislature were very much tested during Week 6 of the 2025 Session, as we worked our way through all of 41 bills in a single day on the Floor while it was zero degrees and snowing outside and all other state offices were closed. That is what can happen during the lead-up to “Turnaround,” the halfway point when time has run out for consideration of most bills in the house of origin.
The prospect of facing a deadline even had some of our committees meeting twice in the same day and having to return to the Chamber for roll-call votes. Such is the glamorous life in a day at the Statehouse, where we’re on “information overload” and called upon to make important decisions on a plethora of issues affecting our constituents. I’m kind of a “regular order” guy who favors a more consistent, even pace, but don’t always have the luxury of getting things done my way. Can any of you relate to that?
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