There’s nothing like having your blog back up and running just when the two big political stories of the year (so far) are breaking.   Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is indicted on seven counts (several of which relate to voter fraud).  And the Indiana House Republicans vote today to fine absentee Democrats $250 […]

I’m doing the morning show live from the Indiana General Assembly today, so this will be short and to the point. Politico is reporting that Governor Mitch Daniels will announce later this Spring whether he will run for President.  The article is pretty interesting.  Of course looking at the current field of contenders, Daniels would […]

In the debate over education reform in Indiana schools, it took a little while to figure out exactly how the opponents of education reform would try to frame the debate, but they have finally tipped their hand.  They are calling it a “war on public education and a war against teachers”. I find that somewhat […]

On a very cold and bitter Saturday morning, about 150 people who are mad at Dick Lugar about something, gathered just north of Tipton, Indiana to begin to plot his political demise.   They represented the various factions of the tea party movement across Indiana and they claim to represent nearly 350,000 Hoosiers. They did the […]

For those of you who care, here is the gossip, rumor and innuendo from the Statehouse.   As always, take it for what it’s worth… Although the speculation continues over whether Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is running for Governor or President, allow me to to assist.  My very reliable sources are telling me that Pence […]

As the nation commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,  I personally can’t help but think and ponder what would have happened if Dr. King had not been assassinated in 1968 but instead lived to see today.  The sarcastic side of my nature immediately takes me to an episode of the […]

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels unveiled his budget blueprint to lawmakers Thursday.   Administration officials say nearly $28 billion plan holds the line on spending, does not raise taxes and leaves a reserve of about $725 million. There are cuts.   Higher education takes a 3-percent cut and the state is ending adult Medicaid coverage in the […]

Let the school reform begin!  That’s all I could think of when I heard Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels State of the State address Tuesday night.  Daniels spoke for about 32 minutes and half that time was spent outlining his plans to reform education in Indiana. In a nutshell, here is what the Governor wants to […]

Despite issues concerning the budget, redistricting and local government reform, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels spent most of his 7th State of the State address to address the issue of education reform; which is expected to be the most contentious issue this legislative session. The Governor called for expanding school choice by allowing a portion of […]

There have been a few items of note worth reporting this morning for your amusement and entertainment so here they are…. House Minority Leader Pat Bauer won’t say whether Democrats will exercise the “walk out” option this session as a way to halt the Republican agenda.  The last time Democrats were in the minority, 2005,  […]