I stopped by Melina Kennedy’s fundraiser yesterday to see if the rumors were true that former Marion County Sheriff and Republican operative/power broker Jack Cottey. He was there. I asked why a long-time Republican would be at a Democratic event. Jack told me he’s been a long time east side resident and has a lot […]

I’m told Republican Jack Cottey, former sheriff and power broker, will be in attendance tonight at a fund-raiser on the eastside for Democratic Candidate Melina Kennedy. I’m planning to make an appearance also, so I’ll let you know if it’s true. It will be interesting to see if Cottey is backing Kennedy in the Prosecutor’s […]

The State of Massachusetts is expanding health care coverage to the state’s 500,000 uninsured, in part by making insurance mandatory to all residents. Supporters hope this form of “universal health care” becomes a model for the rest of the country. The plan will offer free or heavily-subsidized coverage to the poor; those who can afford […]

We are entering the primary season here in Indiana. Voters will go to the polls on May 2 and choose a number of candidates in different races, some contested but many more not. Also a number of organizations, each with their own agenda, will encourage people to get out and vote. Not to date myself, […]

I’ve recently come under attack in the blogosphere for the story I wrote earlier this on Melina Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for County Prosecutor, letting her law license lapse for nine months prior to getting ready to run for the office. I’ve been called almost every name in the book. That doesn’t bother me, because […]

The following is a guest submission from Mike Sylvester, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Allen County. How soon we forget their promises… by Mike Sylvester Many of our current City Councilmen (Especially the Republicans) ran on a platform that condemned annexation. The proposed Carroll Road annexation received preliminary approval from The Fort Wayne City […]

To understand the head basketball coaching position at Indiana University, you have to understand that basketball is woven into the cultural fabric of Indiana. It ranks third behind God and family in importance to many of the state’s citizens, so it’s no easy task to lead a flagship team. Just ask Coach Norman Dale of […]

Believe it or not, the race I think I will enjoy watching the most this election season may also be the one I least enjoy, the Marion County Prosecutor’s race. As you know Republican incumbent Carl Brizzi will face Democratic challenger Melina Kennedy. Both are smart, capable attorneys as I have written before. And we […]

Those are the words of the Chairman of the Marion County Public Library. I spoke with Lou Mahern this morning about the problems the library has been facing lately. Mahern told me that the library has had its problems, but it is still one of the most efficient library systems in the country. He said […]

Here we go again! The fight over public prayer in the legislature may be moving from the Statehouse to the City-County Building. City-County Councilmember Roselle Boyd warned the Council they may have to eliminate sectarian prayers at the opening of the session if the state loses its own prayer battle in federal court. Some council […]