KETZENBERGER: Driving into the past to find the future
It’s a timely reminder to ignore those who would rather hunker down, avoid risk and ride out the economic storm.
John Ketzenberger / Special to IBJ
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KETZENBERGER: There’s nothing divine about a balanced budget
The governor, legislative fiscal leaders and their fiscal staffs deserve a lot of credit, but their effort to put Indiana on sound fiscal footing is not miraculous. They did it the old-fashioned way—with a lot of hard work, tough decisions and a little luck.
KETZENBERGER: Polarizing politics paralyzes public policy
If we’re not careful with this increasingly all-or-nothing mentality, we’ll find ourselves living with tumbleweeds and dirt streets.
KETZENBERGER: Americans prefer shiny objects to substance
Gov. Mitch Daniels’ marital history has no bearing on his ability to steer the country and reveals no damning character flaws.
KETZENBERGER: Cook and Durham are a study in contrasts
Cook took wealth for himself, no doubt, but not before he made sure the companies and the employees had what they needed, and we’re all the better for it.
KETZENBERGER: Drafting Daniels for corporate Indiana
If his first run for governor is any indication, he’d make a heckuva presidential candidate. I hope he doesn’t.
KETZENBERGER: Referenda may divide school funding equity
The recession and slow recovery have made it harder for schools to win approval for tax increases for both general spending and construction.
KETZENBERGER: State taxes will suffer until wages recover
Wages in the state’s manufacturing sector are falling as two-tier wage structures and other pressures reduce workers’ income.
KETZENBERGER: Daniels will define legacy in key speech
Gov. Mitch Daniels’ upcoming State of the State speech will be the seventh time he has addressed a joint session of the General Assembly, and it’s likely the one that will define his mark on Indiana for years to come.
KETZENBERGER: Property tax quandary still in flux
An initial drop in local property taxes overall is likely to increase over time. The questions are when and how?