I’m taking brief respite from blogging about Indiana Black Expo and yesterday’s arrest of Shamus Patton.  I’m working on a longer, more analytical piece which I will throw up tomorrow because I need a couple more pieces to fall into place.  In the interim I would like to pontificate on the proposed transfer of the […]

After a nice 4th of July weekend, it’s back to the daily grind of government, politics,  gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo.  So with all that said, here’s what I have for you today… Al Sharpton’s pending visit to Eastern Star Church nearly didn’t happen.  Word is that some members of Pastor Jeffrey Johnson’s  church were […]

I’m looking out for a few items today.  Here’s what they are… IMPD could release information regarding the alleged beating of 15-year old Brandon Johnson as early as tomorrow.  My sources tell me the officers involved could face discipline ranging from a reprimand to termination.  In addition, expect the call for the creation of a […]

Is there anybody capable of  forming a coherent public policy thought over at Marion County Democratic Party headquarters?  If there is, will you please get out of the building before all the intelligence is sucked out of your brain.  I cannot believe the party that has a lot of pretty bright people in its ranks […]

The nice thing about a vacation, even if it’s a staycation, it gives you a chance to get out and clear your head.  While my wife and I were out on our weekend road trip I got the chance to pontificate about a lot of things.  Here are a few of them… Will Marion County […]

I was planning to wait until tomorrow to scribble a few thoughts on some city matters, but Wednesday is all day spa day, so I figured I’d better do it now.  My two thoughts are on the proposed transfer of the water company and waste water facilities to Citizens Gas and negotiations between the Pacers […]

Although health care reform has been taking up a lot of blog space lately, there’s still some interesting bits of information (i.e. political gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo ) that’s worth repeating… Lt. Governor Becky Skillman may not have formally stated she’s running for higher office, but I got an e-mail yesterday from Skillman for […]

I spoke this week with Carey Lykins of Citzens Gas on the proposed water deal with the city.  You can hear the interview here.  He discusses how the deal would work and impact your bills, as well as why he thinks Citizens was the best candidate for the job.