Indiana legislators opt out of open records law — again
INDIANAPOLIS — Gerry Lanosga respects a separation of powers between lawmakers and judges.
But he and other open-government advocates fear that citizens'...
State teacher shortage could spell big trouble
(Elkhart) Truth
If Indiana is heading toward a teacher shortage, it could spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E for the state.
The Indiana Department...
True immigration reform requires sensible approach, not crazy talk
Because of our strict legal immigration policies, poorer folks have little choice but to come here illegally.
Immigration is once again a...
Value of state’s farmland on decline
(Marion) Chronicle-Tribune
As if the wet spring and summer weren’t creating enough trouble for Indiana farmers, now comes word from Purdue University...
Good economics requires humility
What is the key to prosperity for the state of Indiana and its counties and towns?
Economist Adam Smith argued all that...
Concerted, sustained effort required in taming Hoosier HIV/AIDS epidemic
(Bloomington) Herald Times
The Scott County HIV/AIDS epidemic shocked the Hoosier state into action, a little late perhaps, but fast for most...
Spend surplus to repair state roads
KPC
Let’s say you have a comfortable nest egg in your bank account.
Now, suppose you live in a home...
African-American legislator blazed political trail in Indiana
James Sidney Hinton, a Union Army veteran and Republican Party orator, was a 19th century torchbearer for civil rights who became the first African-American...
Putting our energy future in one bucket not a wise course
(Bloomington) Herald-Times
That Gov. Mike Pence is continuing his opposition to the federal government’s Clean Power Plan — in fact, he says...
Poverty leaves more than social impact
(Anderson) Herald Bulletin
In addressing the well-being of Indiana's children, Hoosiers seem comfortable when statistics stay steady.
Some might think:...