Political Potpourri
There’s nothing real big in the world of politics today, but there are a lot of little interesting things.
Make That Two Candidates for Governor
Architect Jim Schellinger is announcing he wants a new job, Governor. The Democrat has strong ties to the state party establishment. And has lined up support from Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, Congresswoman Julia Carson and former House Speaker John Gregg. Schellinger filed paperwork yesterday. The only other formally announced candidate is Senate Minority Leader Richard Young.
The Madness of Monroe
City-County Council Republicans will officially call for a bi-partisan investigation of Council President Monroe Gray’s alleged ethical indiscretions. They say Gray’s failure to disclose his business connections with a contractor who does business with the city, in addition to other matters, warrant a closer look. Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi’s office will neither confirm nor deny whether Gray is a subject of investigation.
Water, Water Everywhere
In case you were worried, water is now the official drink of the State of Indiana. The State Senate passed a resolution Monday making the declaration. With all the issues facing Indiana, education, property taxes, the budget it’s good to know that water is now the official drink of Indiana.
