Revenue forecast shows hard choices ahead
It’s the holiday season, and in the Indiana Statehouse that means one thing: Time for the state revenue forecast.
Legislators gathered in...
Too much social media unhealthy for adolescents
A popular holiday gift can leave teenagers feeling less than popular and even depressed.
Cellphones and computer tablets are high on the...
Foreign policy: Soft hearts vs. hard minds
The furor about the CIA Torture Report is only the most recent illustration of an enduring challenge facing U.S. foreign policy: maintaining a “soft...
‘Tis the season for Indiana legislators’ spending wish lists
INDIANAPOLIS
Luke Kenley had yet
to catch the Christmas spirit when he arrived
late at the Statehouse on...
Peacemakers speak truth in love, own up to wrongs
Last week we began discussing the possibility of experiencing peace in our homes and in our families.
It may sound like a...
Listening to Hoosiers
Imagine if Indiana legislators’ priorities matched those of Hoosiers.
The results of the 2015 session of the General Assembly would be eye-popping.
...
Be active about pursuing peace in life
It seems like there are far more peace takers than peacemakers in our world today. Some homes seem more like war zones than safe...
Closing in on the big one
It’s funny.
When I was looking back at my races and everything I did in 2014, I didn’t really think I did anything “new” in...
Tax trends make difference on Indiana residents’ wallets
If you want to know about Indiana property taxes, take a look at the General Assembly’s website.
The Legislative Services Agency has...
Higher standard needed for use of force by police
Eric Garner died a senseless death. In the wake of this tragedy, two reforms should be considered.
First, states should pass laws...