Brian Schutt: DOGE faces large headwinds in slashing overspending
Early statements from the pair show little awareness of these constraints.
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George Hornedo and Josh Riddick: A safer city: reimagining policing and justice
If we want to break cycles of harm and mass incarceration, we must prioritize poverty, education, and opportunity as the foundation of public safety.
Rep. Gregory Porter: Indiana’s property tax relief for seniors is inadequate
An empty recitation of the need for relief is an empty gesture.
Ambre Marr: Property tax relief isn’t just wanted—it’s essential
Whatever tax relief looks like, state leaders must ensure it’s targeted to those who need it most.
Rep. Craig Haggard: Tax relief bill offers stability for seniors, veterans
For me, this isn’t just about tax policy, it’s about keeping promises.
Claire Fiddian-Green: This holiday, let’s contribute to a happier Indiana
While you might not feel isolated or lonely, chances are someone you know does.
Brad Rateike: Want to be good at small talk? Find your icebreaker.
Asking where someone went to high school in Indiana begins a path to finding common ground and hopefully building trust.
Jim Shella: Biden’s legacy damaged by pardon flip-flop
Biden left no wiggle room in his statements, and whether Hunter deserves protection or not, we were misled.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Understanding a father’s pardon of his son
The bottom line is this: Americans elected Trump president with no apparent concern regarding his record of pardons.
Deborah Daniels: Here’s what to make of Trump’s cabinet picks
We will soon learn whether this nation still has constitutional checks and balances, when the Senate is called upon to execute its important advise-and-consent role.
Pierre Atlas: Security challenges require qualified cabinet picks
Trump will face many vexing foreign policy and national security challenges when he reenters office.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Abortion law leaves doctors, patients in peril
In Texas, attempts to clarify vague exemptions with more detail resulted in only minimal improvements.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Good riddance to 2024
We literally went from the 24-hour news cycle to the 24-second news cycle.
Dana Black: It’s time to deal with the election consequences
We need to stand up, be visible and be ready to counter any anti-democratic policies proposed.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Officials, please just make things work
Regardless of party, we need our elected officials … to run things well.
Curt Smith: New administration should listen to faith community
But a push by faith leaders and elected leaders is coming in 2025 that seeks to broaden the engagement of the faith community in meeting pressing Hoosier needs.
Betsy Wiley: Indiana should pass universal school vouchers
The debate over school choice is not new but has never been more urgent.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Helping the greatest among us: Vouchers for all
This game hurts the very individuals and communities that most need help.
Keith Gambill: We must prioritize public schools
Indiana’s public schools are the cornerstone of our communities, preparing students for success and fostering unity in a diverse society.
Rep. Bob Behning: Indiana’s bold vision for universal school choice
Families at every income level invest in our education system through taxes and should have equal access to its opportunities.