deskgameFor what it’s worth, I’m not into gambling. Casinos are as almost pleasant as purgatory to me. But a lottery makes sense. A good thing, if education gets a boost from our collective ventures into the vice life. That money-sucking sound from every lottery state around us is mind-numbing. And blood-sucking.
deskgameThe devastating health effects of smoking are not in dispute. To quote the law we passed: “Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the State and nation.” Secondhand smoke causes cancer, heart disease, lung disease, strokes, preterm births, stillbirths, and miscarriages.
deskgameThe Buffalo Bills became the first team to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Week 11. Buffalo came away with a 30-21 victory in thrilling fashion, punctuated by Josh Allen’s late 26-yard TD run to seal the victory.
deskgameEighteen years ago, I was a sponsor of the Smoke-Free Air Act. With other legislators, I fought the powerful tobacco industry and the third-party advocates the industry manipulated and mobilized to fight smoking restrictions.
deskgameIowa State is unlikely to shut down Ward, but the Cyclones have been exceptional against the pass. All-Big 12 CBs Jontez Williams and Malik Verdon lead an Iowa State defense that surrendered 179 passing yards per game; the fewest in the conference.
