Frank Ruff, Author at The Charlotte Gazette

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Frank Ruff: I had to make a choice

By now, you may have seen the headlines about my pending retirement from the Senate. That decision did not come easily and was certainly an ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, December 22, 2023 12:00 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Blessed by many angels here on Earth

During my experiences with cancer and surgery, I appreciated the great folks surrounding me. I thought they were good people. What I learned is that ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:00 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: The path not taken

As with most, when we hear the term ‘cancer’ in relation to ourselves or those we love, our minds lead us in many directions. The ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, November 24, 2023 12:00 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Recognizing people after my re-election

This will be a short column this week as I follow doctor’s orders and put my efforts towards a quicker recovery from my recent surgery.  ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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Frank Ruff: Marijuana law needs more work

Editor’s Note: After last week’s Q & A, State Sen. Frank Ruff wanted to add a bit more to the discussion we had on marijuana. ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:05 am

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Teaching all the wrong stuff

Despite having great teachers, much has been written about the content of our classroom education at every level in the last decade. Examples abound that ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, June 22, 2023 12:30 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Where is Elliott Ness when we need him?

For those of us that grew up in the 60s and 70s, the Untouchables television series with Elliott Ness was a must-see show. Those were ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, June 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Looking at employment 17 years later

Seventeen years ago, Delegates Kathy Byron and Clark Hogan and I, after extensive research, concluded that Virginia’s training and guidance for those seeking employment or ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:45 pm

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Frank Ruff: We need to rethink energy

Recent polling shows that, when asked, most people are in favor of green energy if the question is asked are you for or against it. ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:02 pm

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Frank Ruff Jr.: Dealing with debt

Much attention has been given to the national debt lately. Sadly, it is an issue that should have been addressed much sooner. Instead, the administration ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, May 26, 2023 12:00 pm

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