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You Can Rename the Lake, But You Can’t Rename the Problems

Rep. John Faulkner argues that while names and symbols matter, Americans also need government to address the everyday challenges of health care, housing, education, infrastructure, economic opportunity and retirement security.

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Former Laurel public works director pleads guilty to embezzlement

Former Laurel Public Works Director Luther Russell pleaded guilty to embezzlement after using city-owned equipment to perform work on his personal property.

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The Motion of a Nation

Using a Newton’s Cradle, an hourglass, a globe, and a lamp, Rep. John Faulkner reflects on leadership, democracy, and the choices shaping America’s future in this thought-provoking column.

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