Coats says farewell, with a warning
KPC News Service
In a city of big egos and loud voices, U.S. Sen. Dan Coats provided a welcome dose of humility and quiet wisdom...
After year in rare spotlight, Hoosiers see themselves in plethora of books
By Mark Bennett
Indiana spent 2016 in a strange place — illuminated in a spotlight.
Instead of its status as a fly-over state, the planes landed...
Networking nonsense: Out-of-network ER doctors could charge larger fees
By Trudy Lieberman
Surprise medical bills spell big trouble for consumers, especially those who find themselves in an emergency room. Such surprises have surfaced as...
It’s time to raise Indiana’s cigarette tax
KPC News Service
Hoosiers hate taxes, but it’s hard to find a Hoosier leader who opposes the idea of doubling our tax on cigarettes.
Now, Indiana...
Trump’s infrastructure plans promote wasteful spending
By Randal O’Toole
Based on what we know now, President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to promote infrastructure by giving private investors tax breaks for such projects...
Politics can lead to sour grapes
By Howard W. Hewitt
Mixing the world of politics and wine might be a bit like oil and water for some readers. But there comes...
Worries still linger over manufacturing jobs
By Maureen Hayden
Greg Goodnight is a former union steelworker who watched with mixed emotion as President-elect Donald Trump swept into Indiana recently as a...
Meltzer Woods in Shelby County preserves state’s natural beauty
By Andrea Neal
Eight miles from Shelbyville at a place called Meltzer Woods, a remnant of old-growth forest thrives untouched by human development. It’s an...
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
EDITOR’S NOTE: In keeping with a Christmas Eve tradition, we present the famous newspaper piece, “ Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” It...
Some of Trump’s promises won’t be fulfilled
When I taught at Franklin College, one of my favorite courses was about western political thinking. During the course, I would routinely cover more...