Category: Editorial

Congressman Jerry Carl Across this nation, nearly 8 million high school students are currently participating in athletics, and nearly half a million college students compete as National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes. Last year, the NCAA surveyed 9,800 student athletes and found these athletes are reporting higher-than-average levels of mental health issues. Even worse, a third of those who took the survey said they did not know where to find…

Congressman Jerry Carl Virtually nobody in this country has been untouched by the opioid epidemic. Whether it’s a family member or a friend, nearly all of us know somebody who has been affected by it. The statistics are alarming – fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. On August 21, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day, which was established to remember the…

Congressman Jerry Carl A few weeks ago, I wrote about a plan my House Republican colleagues and I have been working on so that we are fully prepared to hit the ground running when we take back the House this November. We believe it’s absolutely critical for us to lay this groundwork now so that we do not waste any time getting this country back on track once we are…

Congressman Jerry Carl Thursday night, I sat in shock as President Biden called millions of American voters “extremists that threaten the very foundations of our Republic.” Is this the kind of leadership we want that calls out a segment of Americans simply for having a different view? I have had a front row view in Congress watching the changes over the past 18 months, and actions such as President Biden’s…

Congressman Jerry Carl Although I didn’t enter public service until well into my 50s, I’ve always felt strongly that public servants should be held to a higher standard. This includes everyone from our mayors and city councilors, all the way up to the President of the United States. I think it’s probably safe to assume you agree with me on this.As your Congressman, I hold myself to a high standard…