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Why should the average taxpayer be subsidizing people who have much more wealth than they do?
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DOUTHAT: Obama is diminishing his own presidency
The administration’s maneuvering keeps working out as planned, but Obama’s position keeps eroding.
EARLY: Don’t underestimate our National Guard
The Indiana Guard Ranger Company served intact in the Vietnam War and earned more medals in 1969 than any U.S. Army company in a one-year period.
SHELLA: Rename clunky IUPUI for Doc Bowen
You could come up with a clumsier name for a college than Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, but it would be tough.
KINGSOLVER: Ballard is a mayor for the next generation
As a young person jaded by countless politicians’ broken promises to “ensure a better future for our children and grandchildren,” it is refreshing to see a political leader actually enact policies and programs that deliver on those promises.
CAMPBELL: What to do with Lafayette Square Mall
Safe, traditional options won’t work here; we have to get aggressive.
WOUDENBERG: Troubling reflections from the White case
For the voter, Republican or otherwise, it suggests an irresolute moral character that makes at least this conservative think twice about why she’s involved in a party that apparently can’t be bothered to look after its own.
KETZENBERGER: There’s nothing divine about a balanced budget
The governor, legislative fiscal leaders and their fiscal staffs deserve a lot of credit, but their effort to put Indiana on sound fiscal footing is not miraculous. They did it the old-fashioned way—with a lot of hard work, tough decisions and a little luck.
VAUGHN: Indianapolis should ban contractor contributions
For too long, candidates for county and city offices have taken for granted that a large percentage of their campaign war chests come from individuals and entities seeking to do business with local government.
BOEHM: New districts further polarize Legislature
New maps are as severely gerrymandered as their predecessors, and adherence to some stated goals of neutral districting does not come close to achieving a fair plan.
Fun with renderings: CityWay
Check out a few more-detailed renderings of the newly named $156 million CityWay project at Delaware and South streets.
Candidate Pence eyes Indiana income-tax cuts
Republican Mike Pence is looking at ways to cut Indiana income tax rates across the board if elected governor next year.
Holiday World plans world’s longest water coaster
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park’s history.
Take it easy on me
I'm not an expert or an entrepreneur, but I look forward to learning from people who are and sharing my discoveries with you.
Small biz outlook: All doom and gloom?
The National Small Business Association’s 2011 Mid-Year Economic Report, released Wednesday, shows that small-business owners are losing confidence in an economic recovery.
Indiana tax revenue better than expected for July
The new budget year is off to a good start for Indiana’s state government with about $23 million more in tax revenue coming in than expected.
Robbery victims forced to undress
Indianapolis police are investigating three robberies that have taken place in the past week in which the victims were told to undress by the suspect. The robberies occurred at 39th Street and Boulevard Place, Renton Street and Barrington Avenue, and 10th Street and Rural Street. In two of the cases, the robber asked for a light for a cigarette and then took the victims’ wallets and phones before ordering them to take off most of their clothing. Police say there’s a good chance the robberies are related.
Dogs rescued from home fire
Five miniature schnauzers were recovering at the Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center on Wednesday after they were rescued from a house fire Tuesday night. The fire occurred on Wild Ivy Drive on the southeast side about 6 p.m. Residents of the home waited outside as firefighters went in to rescue the dogs. The Indianapolis Fire Department used bag valve masks to resuscitate some of the animals. No other injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.