Indiana Democrats are filing an appeal to overturn the state’s voter ID law. Democrats say they can cite numerous instances of voters being turned away from the polls because of voter ID. However that proof may not do them much good as appellate courts usely only go by the record from the trial court and […]

What a difference a day makes, or in the case of the Indiana Primary, 10 weeks or 36 years makes. 36 years was how long Senate Pro Tempore Bob Garton will have served in Office when he steps down later this year after losing to challenger Greg Walker. 10 weeks is how 7th Congressional Candidate […]

The Lawrence City Council postponed a vote last night on settling its Voting Rights Lawsuit. A number of Councilors expressed concerns about settling the case and paying an attorney who could potentially walk away with money for nothing. A vote could come in a couple weeks.

A legal settlement in the City of Lawrence could have ramifications across the state of Indiana, particularly Marion County. The Council will vote tonight, and likely pass, a settlement in a Voting Rights Act lawsuit. The complaint, filed by Lawrence resident Regina Dillard in 2004, alleged the make up of the City Council violated the […]

I’m hearing the situation at the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute could be worse than previously reported. There have been a number of media reports that Heather Bolejack, the agency director has been placed on paid administrative leave while the state Inspector General’s Office conducts its investigation. I’m told by sources that three to four more […]

Instead of getting some sleep like I had originally planned to do, I spent the weekend going from political event to political event to get a feel for all three political parties as we get closer to the May 2nd primary. I talked to a number of long time political officials. What I’ve composed is […]

Although the late Governor Frank O’Bannon suspended the state’s sales tax on gasoline back in 2000 to provide Hoosiers with temporary relief from high gas prices, current Governor Mitch Daniels says he doesn’t plan to do the same. With gas prices hitting $3 per gallon in some places, many residents are feeling the pain at […]

There is somewhat of a controversy brewing in the Republican primary for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s race. It’s an election involving incumbent Sonja Leerkamp and challenger Paul Felix. Leerkamp has been in office since 1995, while Felix has done most of his work in Johnson County. Since there is no real Democratic opposition in the […]

I’m noticing some interesting trends one week before the May primary. If you’re an incumbent, you could be in trouble. Across the nation incumbents are either running scared or playing defense. Indiana is no exception. In the Senate, Pro Tem Bob Garton is in a tough primary re-election battle against accountant Greg Walker of Columbus. […]

With gas prices hovering near $3 per gallon, the government is making noises about getting involved to get a handle on rising oil prices. Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania Sunday said the government should consider a tax on oil companies if they make excessive profits amid the rising prices. Specter, chairman of the Senate […]