February 2025

As part of its relentless climate agenda, the Biden administration imposed rules and regulations that would force Americans to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) at a breakneck pace. Today, we’re left with more electric cars on the roads, and more problems we must address.

Recently, I had a gentleman come for an annual wellness visit. He hadn’t had one for quite some time, and I could tell he was a little uncertain about what to expect. He was patient while we reviewed his family history, and tolerant while we talked about diet and exercise, but he’d had enough when I asked about the last time he’d been to the dentist and the eye doctor. “What is this about?” he asked me, somewhat exasperated. I suppose people don’t usually expect to go to their primary care doctor and have her nag them about their teeth or their eyes!

Having completed over 25% of the 2025 Legislative Session, the Legislature continues to methodically process bills advancing from Committee. Thus far, 52 bills have advanced from the first round of debate (General File), with another 36 bills awaiting initial consideration. Of the ten bills that I introduced which have received public hearings, six of them have advanced from Committee for consideration by the full Legislature.

I’m doing it again.