I got this e-mail from a friend yesterday. It make me think that maybe Indiana should seriously think about lowering unemployment benefits… Hey Abdul, You’ll love the irony in this. My assistant is going to have to have some surgery soon and be out for about a month. I’ve got a couple of friends that […]
In case you were wondering, the line-up has been unveiled for the March 25th “Revolt at the Statehouse.” Enjoy. “Increasing Debt: Mortgaging our Children’s Future” Lisa Kelly, former Libertarian candidate for Lt. Governor “The Colts, Pacers and the Capital Improvement Board” Gary Welsh, Attorney at Law and Publisher of Advance Indiana Blog “Government Grants & […]
From Indiana House Democrats… The news conference scheduled at 1:15 p.m. today to announce the plans of State Reps. Ed DeLaney, John Barnes and Mary Ann Sullivan (all D-Indianapolis) for Marion County fire department consolidation has been postponed indefinitely. “The legislative vehicle that we intended to use to push for fire consolidation plans will not […]
With about 6 weeks left to go before the end of session, I spoke with House Speaker Pat Bauer and Minority Leader Brian Bosma to get their perspectives on the remaining days. Here are their interviews… House Speaker Pat Bauer Minority Leader Brian Bosma
Are Indianapolis Public Schools going to be doing some damage control this evening? Maybe. The IPS Parent’s Advisory Council, a group created by the Superintendent’s Office, is holding a meeting tonight from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m in the IPS Board room at 120 E. Walnut. The purpose is for parents to meet […]
State Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker may have a contender for his job when party officials meet this weekend. Marion County Democrat and labor leader Bob Voorhies’ name is surfacing as a challenger. Voorhies reportedly sent out an e-mail to State Central Committee members expressing his intent to run for State Chairman, even though […]
Indianapolis Public School teachers say it is virtually impossible for them to do their jobs because the district won’t discipline problem students. The complaint is part of a continuing fight between the teachers and the administration over wages and working conditions. More than 200 teachers and their supporters showed up at Tuesday night’s school board […]
ATF officials say it was arson that destroyed the 218-unit apartment building at Senate and Michigan last week. Officials would not release any more details, only to say the fire last week was intentionally set. They have also posted a reward for any information leading to an arrest or conviction. The developers of the property […]
I recently got an e-mail from someone accusing me of hating public schools and doing nothing to promote the positive things that take place in them. My first instinct was to rip the writer a new one in my usual brilliant prose; however, I decided to take a more thoughtful approach and further clarify my […]
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard today announced that the city approved two of the three charter schools up for a 7-year renewal. Flanner House and Christel House both either met or exceeded city standards. The third school, Fall Creek Academy did make improvements, however the Mayor’s office said Fall Creek’s improvement had not been consistent enough […]
