NEAL: Child Protection an Issue in Governor’s Race
For release Aug. 1 and thereafter (657 words) by Andrea Neal Within days of taking office in 2005, Gov. Mitch Daniels issued an executive order creating a new Department of Child Services. The handling of abuse and neglect cases was “a matter of life and death for many children,” Daniels said, but it was not Read the full article…
Indiana’s 1816 Constitution Was Better
by KARL BORN, J.D. As Indiana’s bicentennial is now only four years away – and with that, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the State’s first constitution – I propose that we amend Indiana’s current constitution to restore an important part of the original, which was replaced when Indiana’s second (and current) constitution took Read the full article…
Will Junk Economics Drive the Indiana Chamber?
“Capitalism works better from every perspective when the economic decision-makers are forced to share power with those who will be affected by those decisions.” — Barney Frank * * * WITH THE ECONOMY the overriding political issue, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce next session arguably will be the most powerful force at the Statehouse — Read the full article…
Time for a New Direction in Local Development
by Matthew Hisrich In 2008, a large manufacturer in my county shuttered its doors and the head of the local economic-development group resigned. At that time, there were calls to re-evaluate our approach to economic development. Fast forward four years and once again we find ourselves in a similar situation. The question stands before us Read the full article…
Common Core Is Heavy on the ‘Common’
For immediate release (634 words). by Heather Crossin and Jane Robbins, J.D. Part of the mantra recited by proponents of the nationally designed Common Core State Standards, endorsed in concept by both Gov. Mitch Daniels and Superintendent of Education Tony Bennett, is that they will make students “college-ready.” Producing college-readiness, however, could take place in Read the full article…
NEAL: Daniels’ Successor Has Head Start
For release July 18 and thereafter (665 words) by Andrea Neal Call it Mitch Daniels’ gift to the next governor. While 31 states are still struggling to close budget shortfalls blamed on the recession, Indiana is touting the largest surplus in its history: $2.15 billion. Some will be put aside for a rainy day. $360 Read the full article…
