Deference, sir, is no crime
I was not raised to say “sir” or “ma’am,” so those words have never been part of my regular vocabulary, except for...
Preserving vital revenues for cities and towns
I am frequently asked about the number one priority Aim (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities) is following during the legislative session. The obvious choice...
Are you reading enough comic strips?
I’m heartbroken that cartoonist Scott Adams recently self-destructed — but hold the presses! This big, beautiful world still has plenty of comic...
The mistruths of politics
There are no small number of accusations lately that — shocking as it may be — some of our politicians are lying...
Reversing Orwell’s ‘1984’
While we were all busy monitoring the General Assembly as it slogged through proposed legislation, the Indiana Supreme Court sneaked a pretty...
No silver bullet in balancing the federal budget
America’s large public debt seems poised to again become an electoral issue as we gear up for the 2024 election cycle. Though...
Two bills tied to townships offer small steps forward
A move to reform Indiana’s township level of government might finally be gaining some momentum. House Bill 1355 would establish pilot programs...
A partisan school board? Is that really a good...
I’m concerned about a bill making its way through the Indiana General Assembly concerning school board elections.
The bill,...
Sniffing out the state smell — what might that be?
I am not the world’s greatest housekeeper, so if you enter my home, you are likely to detect a musty, stale odor...
Time for a review of Indiana’s tax system
The legislature is poised to commence a two-year study of our tax system. There are many fine reasons to launch this process....