Editor’s Note: I hadn’t planned to blog about Indianapolis Public Schools, but its administration is the gift that just keeps on giving. You would think that if you were an administrator in a school district that has several schools about to be taken over by the state  you would be a little less paranoid and […]

As Indiana lawmakers move forward with the debate over a proposed statewide smoking ban, the American Lung Association has put out its annual State of Tobacco report card where it grades states on their smoking cessation/prevention efforts:  smokefree air, tobacco control program funding, cigarette taxes and coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and services. Indiana got […]

For those of you who care, here is the gossip, rumor and innuendo from the Statehouse.   As always, take it for what it’s worth… Although the speculation continues over whether Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is running for Governor or President, allow me to to assist.  My very reliable sources are telling me that Pence […]

Here’s one to really make your day.  Indianapolis Public School Superintendent Idi Amin, no Papa Doc Duvalier, no Eugene White, has reportedly given his son who works for the district a promotion. Reggie White was a “Behavior Dean” (whatever that was) at Arsenal Tech High School.  He’s been promoted to Assistant Principal.  His salary also […]

As the nation commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,  I personally can’t help but think and ponder what would have happened if Dr. King had not been assassinated in 1968 but instead lived to see today.  The sarcastic side of my nature immediately takes me to an episode of the […]

Although I have my opinions on issues, I try not to be overly partisan and give the people I disagree with a reasonably fair shake.  However, sometimes, they just drop things in your lap that are just too interesting to ignore.  So with that said… Marion County Democratic Chairman Ed Treacy must not have a […]

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels unveiled his budget blueprint to lawmakers Thursday.   Administration officials say nearly $28 billion plan holds the line on spending, does not raise taxes and leaves a reserve of about $725 million. There are cuts.   Higher education takes a 3-percent cut and the state is ending adult Medicaid coverage in the […]

By now you’ve heard that Marion County Prosecutor  Terry Curry is re-filing DUI charges against David Bisard for the August 2010 fatal crash that killed one motorcyclist and seriously injured two others.  If you’re wondering why, well there are two answers.  One is easy, the other is a little more complicated. The original DUI charges […]

Let the school reform begin!  That’s all I could think of when I heard Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels State of the State address Tuesday night.  Daniels spoke for about 32 minutes and half that time was spent outlining his plans to reform education in Indiana. In a nutshell, here is what the Governor wants to […]

Here’s some reaction to Governor Mitch Daniels State of the State address.  Is anyone really surprised? Pat Bauer, House Democratic Leader “Yet for the seventh year in a row, our governor does not use his State of the State speech to talk about the number one problem that concerns most Hoosiers: jobs. This is the […]