Holcomb: Indiana Needs More Money for Roads
Although he did not directly call for an increase in gas and fuel taxes in his first State of the State address, Indiana Governor Eric …
Betting on the 2017 Session
Indy Politics talks to Ed Feigenbaum of Indiana Gaming Insight about the possibility of any changes to the state’s gaming laws in the 2017 legislative …
Judging on the Merits
Marion County Judges would no longer be elected under legislation being considered by Indiana lawmakers, instead they would picked by a commission. The bill is …
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 …