It’s nice to be back. I’m hearing some pretty interesting rumblings behind the scenes regarding the Mayor’s race in 2011. Although there is no nominee, I hear the Obama campaign has agreed to send staff and volunteers into Indianapolis to help the Democratic candidate win the race. However, it doesn’t come without a price tag. […]
With a couple weeks of no session, there was still quite a bit of good gossip, rumor and plain old fashion political innuendo running around town this past week. So without further adieu… House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Crawford and Speaker Pat Bauer apparently aren’t on the best of speaking terms these days. Crawford […]
The political gossip and rumor mill was full blast this week, as well as some inside information on key events. So here we go. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay can’t seem to figure out why he’s been getting a lot of bad PR lately. In a 90-minute meeting with city officials this past week, Irsay […]
Although it was a busy week at the Legislature, here are few tidbits of things you might have missed. Former State Rep. Luke Messer pulled in $100,000 Thursday night at his first fund-raiser in the quest to win the primary in the 5th Congressional District. Speaking of money, City-County Councilors Ryan Vaughn and Jose Evans […]
Indiana lawmakers are feeling more positive that a solution can be reached on the Capital Improvemerddnt Board, however they aren’t so sure if the Indianapolis Colts will contribute. I spoke to three lawmakers on the CIB conference committee as well as Mayor Greg Ballard. Here they are… Phil GiaQuinta (3:35) Luke Kenley (3:30) Jeff Espich […]
Here is audio from Monday’s news conference where the Mayor outlined his proposal to address the CIB shortfall. There is also react from the Council as well as industry spokespeople. This way you can hear first-hand what was said and draw your own conclusions about the best course of action. Ballard Presentation, part 1 Ballard Presentation, part […]
A plan to use of combination of user fees and taxes to close the Capital Improvement Board’s $47 million operational deficit may have come to a halt even before it had a chance to really get out of the gate. Republican State Senator Luke Kenley tells me reaction to the plan unveiled last week has […]
As lawmakers try to figure out a way to address the Capital Improvement Board funding shortfall, I have a suggestion to help them out, privatize Conseco Fieldhouse. We already know that it costs $15 million a year to run the Fieldhouse, at least that’s what the Pacers and the Capital Improvement Board are telling us. […]
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 […]
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 […]
