William R. Titera

A green lawn with sprinklers spraying water into the air and onto the grass.

Opinion

Opinion: Drought relief is trapped behind zoning laws and large grass lots

We all know we need to be conserving water during this drought — but what if we could save water and ease the housing crisis?

By William R. Titera

President Joe Biden holds up an “OK” sign with his right hand while speaking into a microphone.

Opinion

Opinion: Joe Biden is how old? We need an age maximum on the presidency

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both far past retirement age of 65. The presidential candidacy requires a minimum age, but it is time to consider adding a maximum age.

By William R. Titera

An aerial photo of the U.S. Capitol and surrounding buildings.

Opinion

Opinion: The shocking truth about how much money Washington wastes

A Government Accountability Office audit found hundreds of billions of dollars lost to fraud and improper payments. Controls are lacking. A government that is too big to manage its finances is too big.

By William R. Titera

This 2019 photo shows the U.S. Treasury Department building at dusk in Washington.

Opinion

Opinion: Merely balancing the budget is no longer good enough to save Washington

The Government Accountability Office has consistently warned that Washington’s spending is on an unsustainable path

By William R. Titera

A “for sale” sign is pictured in front of a house in Salt Lake City.

Opinion

Opinion: The dark side of rising home values — higher taxes

It may be one of the unintended consequences we never voted for.

By William R. Titera