Working Instead of Whining
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I love it when people tell me that “there are no jobs out there”. And even though I point to Indiana’s 4.1 …
Lawmakers Sound Cautious Note with New Revenue Forecast
Although the latest state revenue forecast shows Indiana taking in a couple hundred million dollars in new revenue over the biennium, lawmakers are sounding notes …
Lugar Criticizes Trump Foreign Policy
Former Sen. Richard G. Lugar said today many of President Trump’s stated foreign policy goals are “simplistic, prosaic and reactive,” and are characteristic of “a …
How’s Holcomb Doing?
A new poll shows a clear majority of Hoosiers approve of the job Governor Eric Holcomb is doing. A Morning Consult survey of the nation’s Governors …
The Cold Beer Compromise
The head of Rickers convenience stores says giving liquor stores leeway to sell more products and restricting liquor sales at convenient stores should be part …
Can We Take Your Political Pulse?
With two weeks to go before Indiana lawmakers sine die (that’s Latin for “go home”), we here at Indy Politics thought we’d take your political …
When Governments Get Left Behind
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz If there is one thing I’ve learned coming out of this session at the Indiana Statehouse, is despite making a lot of …
Mark Your Calendar for Dyngus Day
Mark April 17 on your calendar for Dyngus Day at the Antelope Club at 615 N. Delaware in downtown Indianapolis.
Two Weeks Notice
Indiana lawmakers say they are confident they can resolve the big issues they face in the final two weeks of the legislative session. The Indiana …
The Rickers Reprieve
By a near-unanimous voice vote, the Indiana House of Representatives approved legislation that would allow Rickers to continue to sell cold beer at two of …