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 […]
House and Senate Republican leaders emerged from the Governor’s Office saying there is no reason to separate education funding from unemployment insurance as lawmakers look to end this session. Senate Pro Tempore David Long says both the unemployment bill and education bill are about jobs. He says Governor agrees with their position and lawmakers could […]
As you folks know one of my big issues down at the Statehouse is government reform and consolidation. I think there is too much government in Indiana and it can be streamlined for more accountability, efficiency and savings. The township assessors have already felt the bite of the consolidation and it looks like the Trustees […]
Indiana’s four legislative leaders today are showing unity on state finances, but differing on property tax caps. Speaking at the Indiana Chamber 2010 Legislative Preview Lunch Senate Pro Tem David Long, House Speaker Pat Bauer, Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson and House Republican Leader Brian Bosma all agreed that with Indiana’s $310 million revenue shortfall, […]
Although it’s only been a few days since Indiana lawmakers came back in special session, I am already believing this is a big giant waste of time. Already, my very reliable sources are telling me that Black Democrats in the House are pretty much united that if there is no plan for a casino in Gary, […]
Indiana Pacers Chief Executive Office Jim Morris says that everything is on the table in order to reach a fair and equitable settlement with the city, state and Capital Improvement Board over the operational costs of Conseco Fieldhouse. Morris made his comments today at a news conference outlining a new health initiative in Indiana. The […]
