Keeping Union Ballots Secret
For immediate release (633 words) (Jan. 28, 2011) — Some years ago, an Indiana congressman in casual conversation with a manufacturer asked when his district might see a new plant built here. The manufacturer, putting a hand on the congressman’s shoulder, replied, “I’m sorry, but we no longer invest in heavily unionized states.” The exchange Read the full article…
The Case for Mandatory Liquor ID Checks
Last year the Indiana General Assembly took an important step toward reducing sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. They’re now on the verge of undoing that – all because some grumpy old people don’t like being carded. Please senators, do not repeal the law that required universal ID check of retail alcohol buyers. Of all Read the full article…
Cummins Testimony
Statement for the Record Ryan Cummins, Adjunct Scholar Indiana Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy February 8, 2011 Senator Banks and members of the committee: I am pleased to submit the following remarks regarding my experience dealing with inheritance tax, steps we had to take as a business, and the ramifications of these actions. Read the full article…
To Those Who Would Be King
For release noon Feb. 8 and thereafter (621 words) The candidate announcements have begun. Every mayoral office and council seat in every city and town in Indiana will be on this next ballot. And the buzz has started for the 2012 gubernatorial race. So soon? Indiana just completed an arduous election cycle. And the results Read the full article…
Redevelopment: New Rules?
For release noon Feb. 1 and thereafter (800 words); note South Bend and Fort Wayne pegs. Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors last weekend with a glamorous debut. Featuring Indiana limestone and Italian stone beneath a Palladio dome, the center will last 500 years or longer, its website says, “creating a legacy Read the full article…
BACKGROUNDER: Union PLAs
For immediate release (667 words) (Jan. 28, 2011) — Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are collective-bargaining agreements that establish terms of employment for a specific project. PLAs typically require a contractor to hire workers through union halls and to follow union rules on pensions, working conditions, and conflict resolution. Non-union workers are usually required to Read the full article…
