Some Economics of Food Deserts
by Micheal Hicks The bankruptcy and closure of Marsh Supermarkets has rekindled the discussion of food deserts in several Indiana towns. For those of you …
How Traffic Laws and Fines Hurt the Poor
By Mark W. Rutherford The government often does a horrible job doing what citizens really want to see done. Many citizens have compassion towards a …
Hob Nob Political Bootcamp will help rookie candidates campaign for change
Mark Fisher, Indy Chamber – @FisherIndy Often the deepest divide in Hoosier politics isn’t about Republicans versus Democrats – it’s the fault line between change …
Survey: Workforce Challenge Continues to Grow
(This is the first in a series of guest commentaries we’ll be running this week at Indy Politics) By Kevin Brinegar, President, and CEO, Indiana …
Hoosiers Politicos React to Obamacare Pullout
Indiana’s elected officials are reacting to news that News that Anthem and MdWise are exiting the Obamacare exchange. Eric Holcomb – Indiana Governor “We’ve been …
Anthem, MDWise Exit Obamacare
From WIBC Radio Anthem Blue Cross announced that it is pulling out of the ObamaCare insurance exchange in Indiana, beginning in 2018. The company, which …
Dealing with Drugs
With recent reports showing nearly 1.3 million Americans being treated in hospitals and emergency rooms for opioid-related issues, Indy Politics decided to talk with …
Is the BAT Tax Bad for Indiana?
Opponents of the border adjustment tax (BAT) say it will harm Hoosier consumers and businesses. The BAT is a tax on imported goods, it does …
Some More Stats
As we take a look at crime and its impact on Indianapolis, particularly this summer, here are some recent drug and gun-related arrests from IMPD …
Delph Getting a Primary Challenger
Republican State Senator Mike Delph is getting a primary challenger. Corrie Meyer of Carmel, a city planner and landscape architect, announced on her Facebook page that she …