Michael Graham

Mar 21, 2024 | lasvegassun.com | Michael Graham

For the typical American, paying federal income taxes is the most boring — and terrifying — thing we do every year. It’s boring because auto mechanics and nurses and sales people have to dig around in file drawers and shoe boxes trying to find numbers to fill out government forms. It’s terrifying because one mistake, no matter how innocent, can lead to more paperwork, financial penalties or … the dreaded IRS audit. Taxpayer dread has increased America’s $13.9 billion tax preparation industry.

Nov 10, 2023 | lasvegassun.com | Michael Graham

GOP primary voters looking for a star performance from a presidential candidate were disappointed yet again, as the third debate left the state of the race essentially unchanged. The entire event had a “been-there, done-that” feel about it, as a familiar cast of candidates faced off to deal with (mostly) familiar issues: Ukraine, China, fentanyl, and the economy. Gov.

Oct 12, 2023 | santamariatimes.com | Michael Graham

For all the talk that has sometimes surrounded his presidential candidacy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was never able to break through in the Democratic primary race against President Joe Biden. Reports would say his support was "growing," or that he was "surging," but he was never able to surpass the 20% support in national polls he enjoyed when he announced his candidacy as a Democrat in late April. In the months since, his support among Democratic voters has slowly slipped.

Sep 4, 2023 | dailyitem.com | Michael Graham |West Chester

Aug. 31—Move over, Ohio. Pennsylvania voters may be inviting themselves to the presidential primary party. The Senate State Government Committee passed Senate Bill 224 with bipartisan support on Wednesday. It would move the Keystone State's primary from April 23 to March 19. Delaware Valley Democratic Sens. Amande Cappelletti, Katie Muth, and Anthony Williams all backed the bill.

Aug 31, 2023 | masstransitmag.com | Michael Graham

Aug. 30—Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig's long-standing support for a commuter rail line connecting her city to Boston remains unshaken even as the price tag approaches $1 billion. She told WMUR's Adam Sexton on Wednesday that, if elected governor, she will "absolutely" push through the project in Concord. At an event with fellow Mayor Jim Donchess of Nashua, Craig reiterated her previous arguments for the rail project, such as economic development and concerns about climate. And she added a new one.