Indiana Governor’s decision to pick State Senator Connie Lawson as Secretary of State has implications far wider than just simply restoring a sense of stability to the Office that has been rocked by turmoil for more than a year and a half. Daniels made the announcement Friday, saying he had called Lawson the day before [...]

Indiana Statehouse Republicans Monday threw down the political gauntlet and said they were bringing “right to work” legislation to a vote and making it a priority this session. Democrats, as expected cried foul and said they will do whatever is necessary to stop the measure. Brian Bosma and David Long say they’re ready for Pat [...]

Here’s the latest gossip, rumor and innuendo coming from the Capitol.  Do with it what you will… There’s a lot of speculation about what happened in the impromptu meeting Wednesday afternoon between House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic leader Pat Bauer.   Bauer was in town for a “personnel issue” that involved the four legislative leaders [...]

It’s no big secret that I am a fan of what’s known as “right to work” legislation.  I don’t believe anyone should be forced to join or pay for a union as a condition of their employment.  If they want to join willingly, then more power to them.  However, there is a time and place [...]

When the Indiana Democrats walked off the floor on February 21, no one imagined they would still be gone nearly 30 days later.  By being out for so long it’s been estimated that this is the longest walkout of any legislative body in the history of the United States.  And apparently that was enough for [...]

In the debate over education reform in Indiana schools, it took a little while to figure out exactly how the opponents of education reform would try to frame the debate, but they have finally tipped their hand.  They are calling it a “war on public education and a war against teachers”. I find that somewhat [...]

A lot of us will be focusing on the funeral of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer David Moore this week; however there are some other items on the radar screen that will be worth paying attention to.   I’ll likely blog more about them on Wednesday, but here’s a quick preview. The Ten-Point Coalition, City of Indianapolis [...]

With the start of the new year comes the new year’s resolutions.   We all have goals to lose weight, quit smoking, be better people, or in my case finish that novel that’s been sitting in my laptop for three years.   I’m not sure what resolutions some of my favorite politicos in Indiana made for the [...]

I’m a little tired this morning after a long last day at the Legislature, so instead of me talking, I’ll let the lawmakers talk. David Long on Last Day Pat Bauer on Last Day Brian Bosma on Last Day

With a weekend left, Indiana lawmakers are blaming each other for the stalemate here at the General Assembly. Senate Pro Tempore David Long says there could have a deal last week, because Democrats are making unreasonable demands they say will break the state budget. Meanwhile, House Speaker Pat Bauer says he wants to make sure [...]