Things are about to get a little bizarre with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and it hasn’t even been created yet. Republican City-County Councilmember Jim Bradford is introducing an ordinance that would take control of the new consolidated police department from the Sheriff and put it back under the Mayor. The measure will be read […]
Another Secretary of State Recount showed Republican Jon Elrod is still eight votes ahead of Democrat Ed Mahern. A hearing will be held in the morning over the actual contesting of the election.
I have to admit, when I first heard about a plan to privatize the Hoosier Lottery, I was a little taken back as well. But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. Put the emotions aside and look at the facts. First, the Lottery isn’t going anywhere. It will still remain […]
If Governor Mitch Daniels proposes privatizing the lottery today, he may find a friend in David Orenlichter. I spoke this morning with the Democratic State Representative to gage the Democratic reaction to the Governor’s plans to privatize the lottery. Orenlichter didn’t outright say it was a bad idea. In fact he said that if the […]
Here’s another story as to why township government should go away. Apparently a Westside Marion County Township Assessor has told their employees that if they don’t vote in the May primary, they won’t get a raise this year. I’m all for voter participation, but this seems a little extreme. The only way to know if […]
Governor Daniels expected announcement tomorrow to privatize the lottery comes at a time where the state is looking for some extra cash. The revenue forecast expected tomorrow will show pretty flat numbers. Budget Director Chuck Shalliol says the state isn’t in a crisis, but happy times also aren’t here either. Shalliol wouldn’t give me exact […]
The Lawrence Utility Company could be for sale. Sources say Citizens Gas will acquire Lawrence Utility for $40 million. Although he declined earlier comment, a spokesman for Citizens Gas says there will be 20-percent rate reduction in customer bills and will immediate for customers upon completion of the deal. A news conference for the deal […]
I managed to pick up quite a bit of info yesterday. Here it is. Coalition of the Willing Woman Jean Breaux, daughter of outgoing Democratic State Senator Billie Breaux, may find herself with more influence than she thinks when she arrives at the Capitol. Sources say there is a lot of in fighting on the […]
You all know I am a big fan of government consolidation, particularly when it comes to Township government. Township government is about as dated and tired as Brittney Spears’ music act. However, with that said, I will come to the defense of the Republican Township trustees in Marion County on one instance. Before Mayor Bart […]
As you all know I’m a Shakespeare fan. My favorite line from Richard III is “A horse, A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” The line occurs at a time in the play where after King Richard’s horse is killed and he is at the mercy of his enemies. Literature experts say the line is […]
