My earlier trepidation dissipated after covering a campaign visit

Storm exposed cracks in institutions while faith community strengthened

Why America still struggles with emergency preparedness 

Superstorm's impact resonates on the country two decades after landfall

Costly swipe fees impact merchants' bottom line

Infrastructure upgrades are critical for growing region.

Without infrastructure investment, the region will slow to a crawl

Done responsibly, they spread fixed costs widely and fairly