Who Really Pays Taxes?
by Michael Hicks One interesting aspect of any discussion about taxes is how many otherwise well-educated people misunderstand the truths about who bears the burden …
Let’s Talk About Cuts
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Indiana has $1 billion in annual road need. The anti-tax crowd says don’t raises taxes, use existing budget dollars. Ok, that’s fine, …
Pelath: We’re Ready to Work
If nothing else, elections inform. Few enjoyed the season just passed, except perhaps as pro-wrestling-quality spectacle. However, even the most degraded art forms can teach …
Statehouse – Week Two
As Indiana lawmakers finish their second week at the statehouse, we get a recap of the major events from a variety of perspectives; House Speaker …
A Message from Mitch
In his annual letter to the “People of Purdue” university President and former Governor Mitch Daniels says higher education needs to clean up its act. …
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Ballard Meets with Trump Team
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard says he was “honored” to meet today with members of President Elect Donald Trump’s transition team. Ballard flew to New …
Hogsett Names New Chief
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has named 26-year IMPD veteran Bryan Roach to head the Department. Roach replaces Troy Riggs who left IMPD last year. …
Giving the Mayor a Grade
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz As some of you know one of the jobs I have is I teach college and at the end of every semester …
The Road to Road Funding (Part Two)
Indy Politics talks to Justin Stevens of Americans for Prosperity of Indiana who says the state can meet its transportation needs without a tax increase. …