A Different Perspective on January 6
by Jillean Long Battle It’s been more than six months since the storm on the Capitol and a little over a year since the 2020 …
Indiana’s revenue surge means surprise refunds, resilient budgets
by Chris Watts Last July, the COVID crisis had crushed Indiana tax collections by more than a billion dollars, and budget officials were bracing for the …
Forestal Found Dead
Former State Representative Daniel Forestal was reportedly found dead Thursday morning. The cause of death of the 38-year old has yet to be determined. The …
The Statewide Summary for 7-15-2021
The Lovely Mrs. Shabazz and I are on vacation this week, but I still want to make sure you have the news you need to …
Sports Betting Shows Mixed Results in June
Indiana’s sports betting volume slipped below $250 million in June even as revenue jumped to more than $25 million, a welcome result considering the state’s sportsbooks found little …
City-County Council Conflict
The Indianapolis City-County Council got an earful Monday night from Black Lives Matter and Indy 10 protestors. As the Council was debating the Mayor’s latest …
Just Let Them Teach
Although school is mostly out for the summer, there are still lots of educational issues to discuss including the impact of COVID-19 and vaccinations on …
Another Year, Another Record Murder Rate
Indianapolis is on track for another year of record murders. I will let that sink in. As I write this column, we have had close …
COVID-19 Update (7-9-2021)
State health officials say the best way to get Hoosiers vaccinated is to engage them one-on-one to address their concerns. The state’s vaccination rate is …
Democrats Rally for Jobs Act
Indiana Democrats rallied Thursday evening encouraging their constituents to get out and support President Joe Biden’s jobs proposal. U.S. Congressman André Carson, Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett …