Win-Win Solutions for a ‘New Indiana City’
For release noon Tuesday Dec. 1 and thereafter (619 words). “If someone wants to play golf, get a ride to the store, build a building for their business, watch a sports event or attend the local symphony, it is not a denial of their rights to expect and demand they pay for it themselves.” “Revenue Read the full article…
Giving Thanks for Indiana’s Natural Wonders
Giving Thanks for Indiana’s Natural Wonders For release noon Tuesday Nov. 24 and thereafter (685 words)by ANDREA NEAL (Note to editors: This column is written for publication on Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day. If published prior, please use alternate opening graf found at bottom of column) My children and I woke up this morning in tents Read the full article…
Shifting Money into the Classroom
For release noon Tuesday Nov. 17 and thereafter (598 words) “STATE SAYS SCHOOL FUNDS IN JEOPARDY: Indiana’s school chief warned school superintendents Thursday that declining state revenues could force cuts in public education spending, education officials said.” — Associated Press, Nov. 6, 2009 The Indiana Policy Review Foundation has released the results of an 18 Read the full article…
Direct Democarcy Generates Sound Policy
For release noon Tuesday Nov. 10 and thereafter (670 words)Indiana voters are getting a taste of direct democracy thanks to a 2008 referenda law, and so far so good. The law lets the electorate approve expensive capital projects and certain tax rates at the school and local government level. Early results show voters can and Read the full article…
Sacrifice or Duty — One Vets Distinction
“These soldiers (Vietnam veterans) were not the decision-makers who involved the U.S. in the Vietnam conflict,” said state Rep. Dale Grubb, author of a unanimous Indiana House and Senate resolution on Vietnam Veterans. “They served our country bravely and faithfully, and their sacrifice should be honored — even 35 years after the conflict ended.” by Read the full article…
Ex-OMB Deputy: Stimulus a ‘Charade’
“In reality, we had no idea if the numbers state agencies gave us were accurate. There were no audits, and once the agencies figured out the whole effort was really a political gimmick they often just gave us self-serving nonsense. Nonetheless, the numbers were pawned off on the public because they served political ends.” — Read the full article…
