Here are a couple thoughts before I call it a day. Lawmakers passed government reform (creating county councils with a county executive or manager) out of committee, with exceptions for Lake County. Bill Crawford’s issues with Charter Schools have nothing to do with their performance, but how one of his constituents was treated. If this […]
One of the architects of the original Lucas Oil Stadium financing plan says a ticket tax or user fee might be the way to go to make for the stadium’s nearly $45 million operational shortfall. Capital Imporvement Board officials reported last week that Lucas Oil would run millions in operational deficits. However, Republican State […]
I told you yesterday about how the House Ways & Means Committee amended legislation to put a moratorium on charter schools in Indiana and cap their funding so they can’t grow. This is about two things. First, political posturing. Second, the argument that charter schools take money from traditional public schools (I will refer to […]
Are Marion County Democrats softening their opposition to consolidation of the township trustees? Maybe. From what I’ve been able to gather in conversations with Statehouse lawmakers, they agree there should be some system of poor relief in Marion County, but they are split on exactly how that relief should be delivered. Some like the current […]
By a party line vote today, the House Ways and Means Committee passed legislation that would not only put a moratorium on charter schools in Indiana but also cap their growth and force achieving students back into failing schools. If you at my last post regarding schools, I don’t think it’s the Charters that need […]
The Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Center is adopting a new policy when it comes to pit bulls. Unless the dog has a history of violent behavior it will not be put down after four days. IACC Director Doug Rae says every dog should be given a chance to live. I agree. Although all breeds […]
As some people try to promote a moratorium on Charter Schools, try to guess the answer to these questions… Which school district is most likely to pay an employee $62,000 annually to answer e-mail? Which school district is most likely to refuse to expel students who stab teachers and staff with sharp pencils? Which school […]
Sophomore years can really be tough. If you’re a student, you start thinking about the college application process, reduce your extra curricular activities and focus more. It’s also the year you assert your independence. If you’re a musician, you want to make sure the second album lives up to the first and you prove it’s […]
Every so often legislation winds its way through the Indiana General Assembly that leaves me scratching my head. A House committee Thursday passed a bill that would give unlimited free parking at meters to former prisoners of war. HB 1258 would give anyone with a former P.O.W. license plate carte blanche to park at a […]
Former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele has been elected the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee. He’s also the first African-American to head the RNC. (Now that’s change!) It took several (six actually) ballots. Steele garnered major support when former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell dropped out of the race and endorsed him. […]
