Gallup polling has some new data out on America’s political landscape. 40 percent of Americans are identifying themselves as conservative. While 35% call themselves moderate and 21% liberal. When broken down in more detail, moderates are the largest group at 35%, conservatives – 31%, liberal – 16%, very conservative – 9%, very liberal – 5%. […]
Indiana Barrister reached a nice milestone this week. Our little blog has received more than 20,000 comments from you faithful readers. With 1,841 posts, that averages to about ten comments per post. It’s hard to imagine that in only four years we’ve received over 20,000 comments about Indiana issues important to you. As a reward, […]
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, […]
As much as I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. If I were IPS, I’d be gettign ready to write a big, giant settlement check.
Since Indiana lawmakers aren’t accomplishing anything and still costing you money, I thought I’d give you another story to express your shock and outrage. Enjoy!!! From The Huffington Post Desmond Hatchett, a 29 year old who lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, has fathered 20 (maybe 21) children with at least 11 different mothers. The kids, who […]
As Indiana lawmakers convene for the first day of the special session, here are some questions I think are worth asking… With one side wanting a two-year budget and the other a one-year budget, how will lawmakers reach a compromise? When will they leave? Will lawmakers adopt a school funding formula that allots more money […]
If you’re interested in reading the Governor’s anaylsis of the Capital Improvement Board and its operations. Feel free to download a copy. CIB Anaylsis #1 CIB Analysis #2
Before critics of Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock get too excited over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not block the sale/merger of Chrysler with Fiat, it’s important to look at a couple of facts. This was not a decision based on the merits, this was based on procuedure. The Court said no in this […]
I hope you’re sitting down because you are not about to believe what you are about to read. After January 1, the city of Indianapolis should cease all efforts to consolidate with anymore township fire departments. I’ll give you a moment to catch your breath. I know this may sound a little odd, especially […]
The following are the words of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan… “States that do not have public charter laws or put artificial caps on the growth of charter schools will jeopardize their applications under the Race to the Top Fund.” There are $4.3 billion available. The anti-charter crowd may not be able to read, […]
