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Lawmakers begin to shift focus beyond HJR 3
Following the initial rounds of jockeying surrounding HJR 3, the definition of marriage constitutional amendment, lawmakers can redirect their attention to other matters of substance for a few weeks. This week marks the initial third reading deadline, the final stage for passage of legislation in its chamber of origin, and many important pieces of legislation […]
Editorial was uninformed
What an ignorant editorial [Jan. 27] regarding alcohol. If only editorial writers had to know their subject before committing their thoughts to paper.
Biglari like Obama
Just completed Greg Andrews’ [Jan. 27] column. Perhaps Sardar Biglari should consider a presidential run in 2016.
SULLIVAN: Rural areas stick it to Indy again
Many years ago, a legislator told me it was “country bankers” who killed Indiana banking. They and their lawmakers carried the day in the 1970s and 1980s with regulations against buying banks across county lines. The big Indianapolis banks were thus held in check.
RUSTHOVEN: The House made the right decision
In January, this conservative testified to the Legislature on behalf of Freedom Indiana against the then-version of the proposed Indiana constitutional amendment on gay marriage. Here’s why.
LOU’S VIEWS: Caving in to ‘Caveman’ spear pressure
I’ve been avoiding “Defending the Caveman” since the early 1990s, when Rob Becker’s one-man show still featured Rob Becker playing Rob Becker.
LOPRESTI: The Sochi Olympics—a bizarre blend of sport and fear
Heavy security at Olympics is nothing new, but this year foreboding hits a new high.
Kim: Lessons from global crisis painful but also valuable
Value investing can look foolish short term, but usually pays off long term.
Hicks: Policy levers to fight poverty hit their limitations
The big lesson on research and data about poverty is the limited effectiveness of public policy. For healthy people in long-term poverty, nearly all have made at least one of the big three mistakes: quitting high school, using drugs or having kids without a partner.
HETRICK: You say you want a reputation? Don’t do it this way
We can now measure the dollar value of a good reputation. Unfortunately, Indiana is doing a lot to hurt its.
DINING: Time marches on at recently revamped Tick Tock Lounge
Last in a month-long series of theme-less restaurant reviews.
‘Ag gag’ masks abuse
Indiana’s “ag gag” law was put to rest in the last hours of the 2013 legislative session, but this month on the first day of the new session was introduced again.
Construction moratorium would hurt consumers
Imagine if lawmakers decided to ban all new home construction, citing too many vacant houses around the state. Or put a ban on new car dealerships so there wouldn’t be so much competition.
Volcker Rule was regulatory overkill
Ken Skarbeck opined [Jan. 13] that federal regulators should continue to pile more regulation on the financial services industry. Specifically, he faults the American Bankers Association for suing federal banking regulators over implementation of the Volcker Rule of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Bosma’s collaborative style put to huge test
The House speaker has done his utmost to downplay the importance of the proposed same-sex marriage amendment within the context of the Republican agenda this year.
Speedy is out of touch
Mike Speedy [Jan. 20 Forefront] needs to travel more. Mass transit in Indianapolis is a social program because IndyGo is underfunded.
LATZ, VANAGS, DAVIS: Trade is crucial to Indianapolis’ future
Over the past two decades, Indianapolis has become a vibrant metropolitan area, powering growth throughout Indiana. The next phase for the Indy region requires not just statewide progress, but global integration.
LOPRESTI: Unrelenting work ethic fuels Carmel girls’ dynasty
Hanna House, teammates hit pool and close in on all-time record in American high school sports.
KENNEDY: No single religious definition of marriage
Here in Indiana, we’re used to religious warfare. We aren’t called the buckle of the Bible Belt for nothing.