‘Tis the Season of Institutionalized Envy
For release noon Tuesday Dec. 15 and thereafter (665 words) “The evidence suggests that (estate, inheritance and gift taxes) actually cost states more in lost revenue than they generate, that they negatively impact smaller firms disproportionately versus larger firms and that they promote the concentration of wealth by preventing small businesses from being passed on Read the full article…
Let’s Get Heritage Agency in Place Quickly
Let’s Get Heritage Agency in Place Quickly For release noon Tuesday Dec. and thereafter (675 words) “Good ideas are not adopted automatically,” Admiral Hyman Rickover once said. “They must be driven into practice with courageous patience.” Rickover’s counsel is an understatement when it comes to the idea to create a Department of Indiana Heritage. A proposal Read the full article…
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…
