Back during the property tax upheaval of 2007, I had to be the bearer of bad news to all my property tax repeal friends that while I sympathized with them, repealing property taxes was about as likely as me getting the Klansman of the Year award.  Well, I have to bring the same news to […]

Although health care reform has been taking up a lot of blog space lately, there’s still some interesting bits of information (i.e. political gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo ) that’s worth repeating… Lt. Governor Becky Skillman may not have formally stated she’s running for higher office, but I got an e-mail yesterday from Skillman for […]

Here’s more reaction to the passage of federal health care reform legislation… Mitch Daniels – Indiana Governor “Our two best hopes for more jobs are investment and small business.  The new ‘health care’ bill raises taxes drastically on both, and will harm our economic prospects badly.  Hoosiers will also face higher state taxes as Medicaid […]

Here’s some  reaction to the U.S. House’s passage of the President’s health care reform plan… Dan Parker – Indiana Democratic Party Chairman “This health care and insurance reform bill is long overdue and brings much needed reforms to the insurance industry that will greatly benefit Hoosiers.  In addition to greatly reducing our nation’s deficit, it will […]

Former Bush White House advisor Karl Rove was in Noblesville this evening promoting his new book, “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight”.    Prior to his signing he chatted with us folks in the press about the current debate over health reform.   His comments are below… Karl Rove

I’ll be closely watching today’s expected health care vote in Washington.  Frankly, I don’t think it will be as bad as its critics say it will, nor the panacea proponents want it to be.  However, I do think the history behind all this is fascinating.  The New York Times has put together an interactive chart […]

I spoke this week with Carey Lykins of Citzens Gas on the proposed water deal with the city.  You can hear the interview here.  He discusses how the deal would work and impact your bills, as well as why he thinks Citizens was the best candidate for the job.

You should have received your census forms in the mail this week.   It takes about two seconds to fill the whole thing out and mail it back.  You don’t even have to pay postage. Now I know there are some people who will get the form and throw it in the trash.  They believe the […]

I was looking over the data regarding Indianapolis Public Schools and suspensions and had a thought.  If 60-70% of IPS’ suspensions are repeat offenders, then maybe schools should adopt a “three strikes” and your out policy. Why should students who came to school to learn have their education stifled because someone doesn’t know how act? […]