It’s nice to be back after a few days of lawyer school. Here are my thoughts on few events that have, are happening or will happen soon… Legislative Meltdown? Don’t be surprised if there is a total meltdown at the Indiana General Assembly over the unemployment insurance fund and the fact that the budget forecast […]
I’m in Chicago today for a legal seminar and a couple other things, but I’ve noticed a repeated call for transparency for the Capitol Improvement Board. As much as some people would like to think that it is a mysterious cabal that operates in darkness with robes and a pentagram, it really isn’t. The meetings […]
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has come under fire lately because of the way he has handled the Capital Improvement Board issue regarding Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse. Some criticism I think is well-place, some is just over the top and ridiculous. So I figured before I hit the road to Chicago for more lawyer […]
I finally had some time to work on the Indianapolis Colts’ $100,000,000 “contribution” to Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts say they contributed $100 million to building Lucas Oil Stadium. It all depends on how you define “contribute”. Let’s just say for sake of argument they did write a check for $100 million. First of […]
I’m doing some legal education classes today and tomorrow to keep my Illinois law license current, however during breaks I check my email. Here’s what I got from the Indianapolis Colts. STATEMENT FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/2/09 The Indianapolis Colts understand and are concerned about the current CIB funding shortfall as well […]
1:30 P.M. update – The CIB bill passed out of committee 10-2, with a lot of lawmakers acknowledging that there will be changes before it is all said and done. ****************** Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian testified today before the Senate Appropriations Committee over the the plan to address the $47 million operating deficit. My […]
Okay, here are the details on the state CIB funding proposals to close the $47 million budget hole which includes $20 million in operation costs for Lucas Oil, $15 million for Conseco, $5 million for the Convention Center and $3 million for marketing the Convention Center as they sit right now. CIB budget cuts – […]
6:00 p.m. UPDATE: I just left the briefing on the CIB, but the information from the briefing is embargoed until midnight. However it is fair to say my sources are pretty darn good. I’ll have the complete interview with Senator Luke Kenley and Mayor Greg Ballard on tomorrow morning’s show, as well as the rest […]
In 14 days, your taxes are due. If you’re like me you got them done early, broke even and called it a day. For some people, April 15 is a day of “Tea Parties” both locally and nationally where citizens will come together and express their grievances with their government. While I’m all for people exercising […]
