Between shootings and court rulings on gay marriage it’s been a pretty busy week, however there have been quite a few items that have popped up on that are worth a mention or two, so here they are… The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police has overwhelmingly rejected the latest contract offer from the city.    Ironically,  […]

After a nice 4th of July weekend, it’s back to the daily grind of government, politics,  gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo.  So with all that said, here’s what I have for you today… Al Sharpton’s pending visit to Eastern Star Church nearly didn’t happen.  Word is that some members of Pastor Jeffrey Johnson’s  church were […]

Anyone who knows me knows that when it comes to social issues  (i.e. abortion, gay marriage, etc.) I tend to take a more libertarian approach.   I’m not a big fan of abortion so I don’t plan to have one.*  I frankly couldn’t care less about gay marriage because divorce does more to kill a marriage […]

I had a few thoughts in the car Sunday while driving back to Indy following a visit with the parents in Chicago.  Here they are… Huckabee Hounds Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels caused a stir by trying to be practical by calling for a “truce” in fight over social issues so this country can get its […]

Critics of Governor Mitch Daniels and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett are having a field day with recent news that a number of teachers across Indiana are being laid off including one who got a teacher of the the year award. What my friends tend to forget is that teacher layoffs are usually determined […]

Once again, I awake Sunday to lots of interesting political tidbits of gossip, rumor, innuendo, etc. etc.  So please allow me to share.  This information is a collection of what I garner from conversations and observations. And I  always say, take it for what it’s worth. Brizzi Battle Embattled Marion County Prosecutor took his case […]

Indiana House Speaker Pat Bauer says education funding should be a separate issue from unemployment insurance and he’s asking Governor Mitch Daniels to get that message to his fellow Republicans. Although lawmakers seem to agree on most of a plan to give schools more flexibility to solve their budget shortfalls and all parties seem to […]

Maybe.  From the Washington Post… Daniels said Sunday that he is not taking any preliminary steps, and instead would spend the next year focused on the problems of his state. “I’ve got my hands full, trying to keep things glued together and take care of people who are sideswiped here, do the most essential things […]

Now that the Indianapolis Colts have lost the Super Bowl (31-17),  I can let you know what else is on tap for this week… In the race to challenge Evan Bayh, you would think that former U.S. Senator Dan Coats was already in the race the way the ads have been popping up all over […]

It’s nice to be back after a day trip to the Land of Lincoln.  I had a few things waiting for me upon my return so I figured I’d share them with you. Early Retirement? There is talk this morning that an Indiana Congressman is going to announce his retirement today.  There’s no word on […]