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Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

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President Biden's policies are killing jobs for American workers, and rather than opening his eyes to the harm he's causing, he's doubling down on his massive tax hikes.

Issues: Spending and Economy

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Millions of Americans tuned in last Wednesday night to see what President Biden had to say about the first 100 days of his Administration and his plans for our country. Unfortunately for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities like ours in Central Washington, he had little to offer.

Issues: Agriculture

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April 27, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

The Biden Administration's approach to energy is the last thing America needs – especially when the United States is already leading the world in emissions reductions.

Issues: Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Hydropower and Water Rights

April 21, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

The saying goes: if you can't win the debate, change the rules.

That is exactly what the Democrats in Congress are doing. Over the past few weeks, Democrats in Congress have pressed forth numerous pieces of legislation to change the one set of rules we all play by – our Constitution.


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April 13, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

We all agree that senseless acts of violence are unacceptable, and in our nation of law and order, there is no room for gun violence. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration is utilizing heartbreaking crimes to push its agenda.

Issues: Second Amendment Rights

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Politicians like to tell you that there's only one way to pay for new projects: raising taxes. After all, the money has to come from somewhere. Right?

Issues: Spending and Economy

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March 29, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

A year into living with the ramifications of a global pandemic, it is clearer now than ever before how important science is to our decision-making – and how quickly it can get tossed to the side in lieu of more politically expedient "truths." When other countries join the fray to undermine our nation's stability, annoyance quickly gives way to alarm.


March 23, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In Central Washington, we know the best way to jumpstart our economy is by reopening our small businesses and letting America's free markets get individuals back in the workplace. Unfortunately, far-left Democrats in Congress don't see it that way.

Issues: Spending and Economy

March 15, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In the first two and a half months of 2021, illegal immigration has reached a crisis point. There have been more than 200,000 illegal border crossings with as many as 5,000 illegal crossing encounters in one day. In order to maintain the rule of law and keep criminals out of our country, we must continue working to enhance our border security.

Issues: Agriculture Immigration and the Southern Border

The U.S. Constitution guarantees law-abiding Americans the right to keep and bear arms, but once again, our Second Amendment rights are under attack by the left.