Regional cities, stellar communities are revolutionary policies
Among the first lessons I absorbed as a second lieutenant was simply, “Always reinforce success, not failure.” But one need not graduate from the...
Indiana revises its revenue forecast
Indiana released its revised revenue forecast in December, the same week the National Association of State Budget Officers released its fall report for the...
Dictionaries Words of the Year a bit shy on letters
Once again, I got it wrong on the Word of the Year. Merriam-Webster announced that the most popular word of the passing year was...
Loss of trust, civility making governing hard today
You know whom I feel sorry for? Today’s politicians.
You’ll laugh at this, but hear me out. This is a very tough...
Bonds of friendship deserve effort
Today is the 12th Day of Christmas which reminds of a get-together I had last week. My long-time friend and I had coffee. It...
State turned 100 during golden age of literature
Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration is underway. The state officially joined the Union on Dec. 11, 1816, and our recent 199th birthday party at the Statehouse...
Invest in youth by serving as mentor
A new year ushers in new opportunities to improve our lives and the world around us. While many focus on eating healthier, exercising more...
Economic development too important to leave to economic developers
Economic development may be the most important public policy issue facing Indiana, her counties and her municipalities. It is a shame that so much...
Choppy cruise gives rise to waves of protest
The Wolfsies have returned from a Christmas cruise where high seas and bad weather made our journey less than enjoyable. So, in the spirit...
Draining of Kankakee basin destroyed an Indiana habitat
Long before scientists understood the benefits of wetlands, Hoosiers drained a wildlife Garden of Eden that stretched from western St. Joseph County to the...