Rep. Gregory Porter: Indiana’s property tax relief for seniors is inadequate
An empty recitation of the need for relief is an empty gesture.
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This month, columnists examine property taxes and whether Hoosier seniors should be getting relief. Republican Rep. Craig Haggard, Democratic Rep. Gregory Porter and the AARP’s Ambre Marr weigh in. Plus, columnists tackle Trump’s relationship with the media, nuclear in Indiana, and domestic terrorism.
Featured issue
Ambre Marr: Property tax relief isn’t just wanted—it’s essential
Whatever tax relief looks like, state leaders must ensure it’s targeted to those who need it most.
Rep. Craig Haggard: Tax relief bill offers stability for seniors, veterans
For me, this isn’t just about tax policy, it’s about keeping promises.
Betsy Wiley: Indiana should pass universal school vouchers
The debate over school choice is not new but has never been more urgent.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Helping the greatest among us: Vouchers for all
This game hurts the very individuals and communities that most need help.
Forefront
Jim Shella: Covering Trump is a test for media outlets
Prepare to see more lawsuits and more media organizations that cower at the feet of Donald Trump.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Trust but localize: On-the-ground reporting is king
Trust in local news organizations fell far less, from 82% to 74%.
Dr. Richard Feldman: To practice independently, APRNs need more training
There is danger in not recognizing what one does not know.
Brad Rateike: In new transitions, let’s limit the ‘hot takes’
We do not necessarily have a ‘fake news’ problem here in Indiana, but there is always room for improvement.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: United States of Canada, Greenland and Panama?
We really do not know what is going to happen
Dana Black: Democrats must energize base to win statewide
Unfortunately, too many in our party’s leadership still don’t understand that representation matters.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Budget, schools, health care fill session to-do list
For all intents and purposes, marijuana is legal in Indiana, given we are surrounded by states where it is legal.
Deborah Daniels: Olympic committee must stop tarnishing games
There are also countless stories about the IOC turning a blind eye to cheating by, in particular, totalitarian countries.
Pierre Atlas: Acts of domestic terrorism ring in the new year
It appears that all three acts were motivated by an ideological or political cause or a desire to express grievances of some sort.
George Gemelas: Nuclear: It’s go time, Indiana. Seize the opportunity.
It’s a golden opportunity, one that could charge Indiana’s economic growth and reputation.
Claire Fiddian-Green: New diploma requirements open doors for our students
These new requirements represent an exciting sea change in the way our state prepares young people for life after high school.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Can we do two things at once to boost homeownership?
If the state forces a reduction in the property taxes imposed solely by local governments, the state needs to make up for that revenue.
Curt Smith: We owe President Jimmy Carter a debt of gratitude
After Ronald Reagan sent him into retirement in 1980, Carter redefined how ex-president’s continue to serve the nation.
Brian Schutt: DOGE faces large headwinds in slashing overspending
Early statements from the pair show little awareness of these constraints.
George Hornedo and Josh Riddick: A safer city: reimagining policing and justice
If we want to break cycles of harm and mass incarceration, we must prioritize poverty, education, and opportunity as the foundation of public safety.
Claire Fiddian-Green: This holiday, let’s contribute to a happier Indiana
While you might not feel isolated or lonely, chances are someone you know does.
Brad Rateike: Want to be good at small talk? Find your icebreaker.
Asking where someone went to high school in Indiana begins a path to finding common ground and hopefully building trust.
Jim Shella: Biden’s legacy damaged by pardon flip-flop
Biden left no wiggle room in his statements, and whether Hunter deserves protection or not, we were misled.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Understanding a father’s pardon of his son
The bottom line is this: Americans elected Trump president with no apparent concern regarding his record of pardons.
Deborah Daniels: Here’s what to make of Trump’s cabinet picks
We will soon learn whether this nation still has constitutional checks and balances, when the Senate is called upon to execute its important advise-and-consent role.