News by Guest Editorial: Howard Roark
News by Guest Editorial: Howard Roark on South Shore Press
Bigger Government Spending, Bigger Problems: An Analysis of the Federal Deficit
In fiscal year 2024 the United States will produce a $1.9 trillion federal deficit, an issue that continues to stir debate among economists and policymakers alike. According to economic analyst Nancy Lazar of Piper Sandler, this deficit is primarily driven by entitlement programs and interest payments, which are now significantly wider than trend and are having ripple effects across the economy. The growing gap between federal spending and revenue is not just a matter of fiscal policy but is having a profound impact on the nation's long-term growth, private investment, and living standards.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Suffolk Republicans Mobilize Massive Election Day Push
Party Chairman Jesse Garcia said the effort, dubbed the “Hunt for Republican November,” represents the culmination of nearly a year of planning and coordination across Suffolk’s ten towns.
Gates disavows climate alarmist ideology. Will Hochul follow?
In a surprising move, after spending nearly $2 billion in climate change initiatives, Bill Gates is reversing course.