Not that you needed me to write or tell you about this, but Indianapolis is officially a Super City.  City leaders and volunteers pulled off a pretty darn near perfect execution of Super Bowl 46 and hopefully by doing so, Indianapolis has clearly demonstrated it can compete and do just as well, if not better, […]

A Hamilton County jury has found Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White guilty of voter fraud.  Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed long time Secretary of State employee Jerry Bonnet to the position temporarily, he has currently been acting as Chief Deputy. According to the Indianapolis Star, White was found guilty on six of the […]

It looks like Indiana Democrats are sending out mixed signals over the passage of “right to work” legislation which could be a forecast of things to come in the upcoming 2012 races. Shortly after RTW’s passage and signage into law, House Democratic Leader Pat Bauer put out the following statement… “There is no cause to […]

Just a quick FYI, I’ll be guest hosting “Unity in the Community” this Saturday from 12-1 p.m.on WTLC, AM 1310.  You can listen in on the radio or by clicking on praiseindy.com. Our guest will be Mayor Greg Ballard and we’ll be discussing whether Indianapolis is a “Super City.”   You can call in at 317-239-1310.  […]

I hate to be the bad guy here, but I will likely get elected the head of the local chapter of the Aryan nation before Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard signs the smoking ban that was passed 19-9 by the City-Council Monday night. Three Republicans joined all 16 Democrats to pass the measure which bans smoking […]

Smoking bans will get taken up on both ends of  Market Street Monday.  The Indiana House of Representatives will vote on a proposal that would ban smoking in most public places except casinos and racinos, cigar bars, private clubs, and hookah bars.  It would also grant an 18-month exemption to bars and taverns in order […]

I’ve been involved in government, media and politics for 20 years.  And one of the first things that I learned is that it is never what it is, but what it looks like.  For example, take the guy who works in a sheep barn and has a formal event that night.  He brings a change […]

Despite shouts and protests, the Indiana House of Representatives voted Wednesday, 54-44, to make Indiana the 23rd right to work state in the nation. Under RTW, an employee cannot be compelled to pay union dues as a condition of employment.  The arguments on the floor were reflective of the debate that had taken place for […]

As Indiana lawmakers get ready to make Indiana the 23rd Right to Work state in the country, I wanted to put up two interviews that I conducted this week. I spoke with JR Gaylor of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana and Brent Voorhies of the Central Indiana Labor Council.  Both offer some interesting […]

With the possibility of  union protests during the Super Bowl over “Right to Work” I spoke with Super Bowl Committee Chairman Mark Miles about whether they are ready to deal with demonstrators.  You can hear his comments below.  It runs about 5 minutes. Mark Miles While I am all for free speech, I think the […]