The Virtues of Contrary Voting
For release July 17 and thereafter By Craig Ladwig A FEW OF US have found peace with the upcoming elections. We have joined the Anti-Usurpation Party, a growing force out here in the flown-over states. We Usurpians vote against anybody in public office and sometimes even against those demonstrating enthusiasm for public office. Usurpians, observing Read the full article…
Rebates, Reconciliations Add to Tax Confusion
For release July 9 and thereafter (730 words) by Andrea Neal JUST WHEN YOU THINK Indiana’s property tax mess can’t get more confusing, it does. Hundreds of Marion County homeowners are struggling to pay final 2007 tax “reconciliation” bills due July 10. Others are seeing huge jumps in the amount collected in escrow by mortgage Read the full article…
Property Tax Relief Is Anything but Certain
For release July 2 and thereafter (730 words) by ANDREA NEAL Some Indianapolis taxpayers feel double-crossed after receiving their final property tax bills for 2007. Not only did their taxes rise, but they’re paying an extra penny sales tax for property tax cuts they’ve yet to enjoy. The sentiment is partly justified and Read the full article…
We’re All Winners of the Telecom Wars
For release June 25 and thereafter (461 words) by Barry Umansky, J.D. In 2006, the telecom wars raged in the Indiana legislature. The outcome was landmark legislation that opened the door for new competition and reduced prices, plus greater availability of broadband video and high-speed internet in the Hoosier State. So, who won the wars? Read the full article…
Indiana’s New Video Marketplace: Capitalizing on Competition
Indiana Writers Group column for release June 18 and thereafter (370 words) by Alan Richardson, Ph.D. “Hello, this is Comcast Cable, may I help you?” “I have a question. A couple of days ago I got a mailing from AT&T saying I can now get both high-speed Internet service and 200 TV channels in my Read the full article…
Lincoln Collection Has a Good Shot at Staying in Indiana
For release June 11 and thereafter (730 words) by ANDREA NEAL INDIANAPOLIS — Great news for Indiana Lincoln fans. State and Allen County leaders have put together a “compelling proposal” to keep the Lincoln Museum’s $20 million collection right here in Indiana, the 16th president’s boyhood home. Credit a coalition of concerned Hoosiers headed by Read the full article…
