Data behind statements tell less-happy tale of Hoosier manufacturing
<p>Many regular readers of this column are uncomfortable with data. Hence, this week we’ll go directly to the words summarizing the numbers. That’s like...
Letter: Cartoons shouldn’t encourage using government to build personal savings
To the editor:In response to the Feb. 25 editorial cartoon:So, we should use the IRS for our savings account? How smart is that? Who...
What has happened to Indiana local income tax rates in 2019?
Indiana reformed its local income taxes during the 2015 legislative session, and the new set-up took effect in 2017. The old income tax acronyms,...
Two secrets to a tidy house
The house needs some attention, which is why it is probably time to have a party.The truth is, our place never looks better than...
Two secrets to a tidy house
<p>The house needs some attention, which is why it is probably time to have a party.</p><p>The truth is, our place never looks better than...
Indulge, but prepare for season ahead
Dave sings in the church choir with Becky and me. Besides singing he plays trumpet.He really loves to play his trumpet any chance he...
Letter: Breaking down the Left’s wish-list
Breaking down the Left’s wish-listTo the editor:The Left’s 2020 Election PlatformWe want:Trump removed from office and prosecuted, for crimes real or imaginedTransparency in government...
Indulge, but prepare for season ahead
<p>Dave sings in the church choir with Becky and me. Besides singing he plays trumpet.</p><p>He really loves to play his trumpet any chance he...
Poor policy has weakened Indiana’s economy
As 2019 begins anew, economists suggest a softening national economy. Industrial production is in decline and retail sales dropped in December. Consumers even shifted...
Letter: Don’t blame conservatives, business for your personal failures
To the editor:On Jan. 14, Donald Smith wrote a letter I’d like to respond to. In that letter he advanced the theory that “for...