The Republican Candidate for Sheriff Is Near
There’s a new sheriff candidate in town. Marion County Republicans have tapped Southport Police Chief Tom Vaughn, a 30–year law enforcement veteran, to run for Marion …
A Property Tax Exam Even Superman Couldn’t Save
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every law student dreads the issue-spotter: a fact pattern that looks simple and isn’t. So this week, class, take out your …
Twenty Things You Probably Didn’t Know About America’s Founding
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. America turns 250 today and somewhere and somewhere, Lee Greenwood is cashing another royalty check. So in honor of the semiquincentennial …
Council to Vote Monday on Taxes and Teens
The Indianapolis City-County Council will vote Monday on a proposal to raise the county’s vehicle registration taxes for the first time since 1992, part of …
The Greatest Show on Earth
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every Fourth of July since 1994, I engage in the same ritual. I sit on the porch, light a cigar, and …
The Sons of Svengoolie and Socey
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, we mark another anniversary: the 48th of Son of Svengoolie, patron saint of rubber monsters, bad puns, and …
Braun Extends Gas Tax Suspension, Cites Surpluses and Growth at Affordability News Conference
At an affordability-focused news conference in Indianapolis on Thursday, Governor Mike Braun announced he is extending his suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes for another 30 …
Indiana Supreme Court Declines to Hear Abortion Records Case; Reports Stay Confidential
The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up the fight over the state’s terminated pregnancy reports, leaving in place a lower court ruling …
Marion County Libertarian chairman says he hopes his party loses ballot access
The chairman of the Libertarian Party of Marion County said on Facebook this week that he hopes his own party loses its ballot access in …
Ballard Files Signatures, Calls Lincoln Party Bid “More Like a Movement”
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard turned in his final batch of petition signatures this week, telling reporters his independent run for Indiana Secretary of State …