The nice part about Organization Day is all the gossip and other tidbits of information you get to pick up along the way.  So with that said, here we go… Although all eyes were on House Speaker Brian Bosma Tuesday and his announcement to “get to work” and appointing two Democrats to committee chairmanship, a […]

Here’s what some Indiana politicos are saying regarding the Indiana Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the State’s Voter ID law. Todd Rokita, Secretary of State “Hoosier commonsense prevails again. One of the key tools we have put in place to improve elections and protect the strength of our republic – our Photo ID requirement at […]

I’m a little tired this morning after a long last day at the Legislature, so instead of me talking, I’ll let the lawmakers talk. David Long on Last Day Pat Bauer on Last Day Brian Bosma on Last Day

With a weekend left, Indiana lawmakers are blaming each other for the stalemate here at the General Assembly. Senate Pro Tempore David Long says there could have a deal last week, because Democrats are making unreasonable demands they say will break the state budget. Meanwhile, House Speaker Pat Bauer says he wants to make sure […]

House and Senate Republican leaders emerged from the Governor’s Office saying there is no reason to separate education funding from unemployment insurance as lawmakers look to end this session. Senate Pro Tempore David Long says both the unemployment bill and education bill are about jobs.  He says Governor agrees with their position and lawmakers could […]

As you folks know one of my big issues down at the Statehouse is government reform and consolidation.  I think there is too much government in Indiana and it can be streamlined for more accountability, efficiency and savings.   The township assessors have already felt the bite of the consolidation and it looks like the Trustees […]

Indiana’s four legislative leaders today are showing unity on state finances, but differing on property tax caps. Speaking at the Indiana Chamber 2010 Legislative Preview Lunch Senate Pro Tem David Long, House Speaker Pat Bauer, Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson and House Republican Leader Brian Bosma all agreed that with Indiana’s $310 million revenue shortfall, […]

With about 30 hours to go before lawmakers adjourn (maybe), House Speaker Pat Bauer and Republican Brian Bosma both offered their thoughts on the final hours.  Here they are.  Draw your own conclusions. House Speaker Pat Bauer Republican Brian Bosma

I spoke to House Speaker Pat Bauer and Republican Minority Leader Brian Bosma on Thursday regarding the budget and the Capital Improvement Board.  Both had interesting things to say.  Here they are… House Speaker Pat Bauer Republican Leader Brian Bosma

Indiana House Democrats are threatening to subpoena Daniels administration officials if they don’t the documents they say they need to pass a budget. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Crawford this morning said he’s frustrated that he’s gotten very little data he’s requested from various state agencies in order to craft a budget. Republican […]