MORRIS: Tony Bennett took one for the team
I’m worried the defeat of Tony Bennett as superintendent of public instruction puts this state’s education reforms not at risk, but on a slower pace.
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Maurer on target
A note to heartily second your thoughts [Maurer column, Nov. 12] regarding Republican Party politics.
MAURER: Moderate Republicans, lend me your ear
Now that the Tea Party has swapped the best public servant in the United States Senate and a sure Republican seat for newly elected Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, perhaps it’s time moderate Indiana Republicans stand up and reclaim the party.
MORRIS: Your vote on Nov. 6 is important
We all need to express our feelings about what’s going on in our local communities, our state and our country by casting votes for the candidates we believe can make the most positive impact on our lives.
MAURER: My stint in public service was a thrill
I lived it. I loved it. I bragged about it—too much. Then I forgot about it. That is until Kelly Nicholl, vice president of marketing for the Indiana Economic Development Corp., asked me to provide a short summary of significant events from my time as president of the IEDC and secretary of commerce.
MORRIS: Time for inspirational leadership
Rarely do we hear someone speak who has the potential to change our life, and as a result, the lives of others. I had such an experience recently and I want to share it with you.
MAURER: Mourdock makeover isn’t flattering … or believable
Senate hopeful Richard Mourdock energized the right wing of the Republican Party this spring when he declared uncategorically that he rejects cooperation with his political opponents and that his brand of partisanship defines compromise as “Democrats coming our way.”
MORRIS: Republicans face hard Senate choice
One prime example of a candidate who promises more gridlock in Washington can be found right here in Indiana. Of course, you know I’m speaking of Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Richard Mourdock.
MAURER: Exercise your brain with problem solving
Challenging riddles like this interrupt the normal routine and rev up our brains. Seize opportunities to think creatively.
MORRIS: Remember our founding principles
I’ve avoided talking politics for several weeks now, but I just can’t avoid it any longer.
MAURER: ‘Scavengers’ offers entertaining local lore
Learn some Indianapolis lore and be entertained by Dick Cady’s book, “Scavengers: A True Story of Money, Madness & Murder.”
MORRIS: Fox 59 is serious about local news
The announcement was made back in May and IBJ reported on it again in last week’s paper. However, I want to highlight WXIN-TV Channel 59’s expanded news coverage in the 6 p.m. hour, Monday-Friday, which starts airing this week. It’s the latest expansion of news at Fox 59 and the move is significant.
MAURER: At the sports book with Cousin Eddie
Cousin Eddie is an obstetrician/gynecologist and medical director of one of the largest OBGYN practices in Houston. He also is an author, inventor, songwriter and stock market whiz.
MORRIS: Ordeal showed importance of police
Let’s give them as much funding as possible so they can do their job well.
MAURER: While Mickey’s away, you can play
Please enjoy “Auto Parts,” a puzzle I recently constructed.
MORRIS: Charging for online content makes sense
A business model that provides mostly free digital content can’t continue in the long term.
MAURER: Nursing babies into successful students
Goodwill’s team members concluded that if they were going to effectively reduce generational poverty and reverse these trends, they had to start with babies, especially with first-time mothers in poverty.
MORRIS: Legal Aid Society deserves your support
It’s the largest organization in Indiana devoted solely to the non-ideological, non-sectarian, non-governmental provision of civil legal assistance to persons of limited means.
MAURER: Jim Rogers is rarely outmaneuvered
“My grand pappy was a chess grand master,” Jim Rogers declared as we sat down to a game back in the early 1990s. Jim was a pal. When he and his wife, M.A., lived in Carmel, we vacationed together and enjoyed running and biking on the weekends. He was a competitor. He liked to win.