SIDDIQUI: When ideology trumps ideas, Hoosiers don’t win
The roads plan Gov. Mike Pence rejected wasn’t a left-wing idea from the fringe of the Democratic Party but from his own conservative Republican super-majority in the Indiana House.
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DIETER: Another abortion column because lawmakers don’t get it
Try being a woman who has a constitutional right to abort a pregnancy and yet is thwarted in every imaginable and ever expanding way by intrusive elected officials who think they know better and should impose their will on her.
SPALDING: Pence should follow example of Georgia governor
When Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal was presented with House Bill 757, which has been coined a “religious liberty” bill, he refused to follow what his party expected and wanted him to do. He vetoed it.
Presidential candidates lay groundwork for Indiana
Early voting began Tuesday across Indiana in advance of the May 3 primary election, one in which the state could hold more sway than usual in the presidential races for Democrats and Republicans.
WAGNER: Superdelegates help stop a Trump in Democratic Party
Superdelegates provide stability and a voice of reason—or at least a voice to raise questions about electability and what’s best for the future of the party.
ROOB: Third Bush never had shot among frustrated GOP voters
Both George H.W. and George W. left office unpopular and in bad economic times. The mainstream media had done its work well, pinning the economic and geopolitical situations at the time of their departures to the lapels of Jeb’s brother and his father before him.
BARLOW: The political Twilight Zone that is the 2016 election
One Democratic candidate for president would have been laughed out of the race by past generations and the other is under investigation by the very government she’s trying to lead.
MILLER: Gov. Pence is hypocritical on the environment
In the same breath, the governor passed a bill with harmful restrictions on environmental regulations and vetoed another bill preventing them. His stance is, at best, confusing.
BOEHM: Indiana should tackle quality-of-life issues
The IU Public Policy Institute recently placed a top priority on leadership development and quality of life in communities of all sizes. These can be advanced by private initiative with or without government support.
SHABAZZ: Gentrification–Here comes the neighborhood
Gentrification is controversial, but guess what? It works.
MEREDITH: Keeping kids in class with alternatives to suspensions
Zero tolerance is necessary for violent and dangerous behavior, but sometimes suspensions are used for minor issues like breaking dress-code rules, marking on a desk, or running in the halls—all common problems teachers encounter each day.
YOUNG: Congress needs up-or-down vote on all federal rules
Responsible U.S. companies are being forced to either sacrifice market share to global competitors or move production overseas. To reverse course, we must comprehensively reform the way the federal government taxes and regulates the American economy.
STUTZMAN: Tax, regulatory changes will bring firms back to U.S.
No economy can thrive under a system that discourages success, double-taxes earnings, and requires teams of professionals for compliance. By replacing our tax code with simple pro-growth reforms and transitioning to a territorial tax system, we can stop companies from moving overseas.
Carmel pursuing $1.39M study of 96th Street
The study would cover the portion of 96th Street between Haverstick Road and the White River, and include a report on the existing conditions, recommendations to improve access and commuter mobility, and suggestions for what the optimal design of the corridor should be.
UConn makes women’s hoops history in Indianapolis
UConn won an unprecedented fourth straight national championship Tuesday night in Indianapolis, capping another perfect season by routing Syracuse 82-51. Coach Geno Auriemma passed John Wooden with his 11th national title.
NCAA title game viewership drops 37 percent in cable debut
The 77-74 thriller that ended with a three-point shot at the buzzer attracted 17.8 million total viewers on TNT, TBS and TruTv. That’s down from the 28.3 million who tuned in to the men’s college basketball title game a year ago.
Cost to shield Indiana lawmakers over emails hits $160,000
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he didn’t know how much the case might end up costing, but believed it was important to protect the privacy of emails and other communications between lawmakers and their constituents.
Contract disputes halt some work on section of I-69 project
Some work on a section of the Interstate 69 extension project has been halted by disputes between a construction company and its subcontractors.
Jury: Security firm not liable for $60M heist from Lilly
Under Eli Lilly’s insurance policy, the National Union Fire Insurance Co. paid the drug firm more than $42 million for loss of the drugs, damage to the property and other expenses. The insurer’s lawsuit sought to recoup the money from the security firm.
Ballard withdraws name from Ivy Tech presidency search
The former Indianapolis mayor said he is considering several other opportunities.