Krull Commentary: The miseducation of Donald Trump
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 15, 2026 Early in Donald Trump’s first term in the White House, I asked former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, a question about how the new president would approach the “...”
Krull Commentary: Trump has Indiana on his mind, and not in a good way
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 13, 2026 President Donald Trump has the strangest set of priorities. Here he is, having trapped the United States in a war with Iran that no one outside of his inner circle se “...”
Hicks Commentary: The Economic Effects of Limiting Wind and Solar Development
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 12, 2026 Indiana has experienced astonishing growth in renewable energy production, which now accounts for almost 16% of t “...”
Krull Commentary: No preference, please
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 10, 2026 U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, made a case for fairness the other day. Young co-authored with Edward Blum of Students for Fair Admissions a column in The National R “...”
Krull Commentary: Hello, Donald Trump, goodbye, Thomas Jefferson
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 8, 2026 The day began with the president of the United States threatening another nation with genocide. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back agai “...”
Krull Commentary: The danger of letting Trump be Trump
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 6, 2026 It’s beginning to seem like Donald Trump senses the walls closing in on him. He’s become even more erratic and irrational than usual—and that’s saying a lot. O “...”
Hicks Commentary: It’s Time to Measure the “Value Added” Performance of Schools
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 5, 2026 For families with kids, the most important part of choosing a neighborhood is usually the quality of local schools “...”
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Registration deadline presents opportunity to encourage others to vote
By Bill Moreau, publisher The Indiana Citizen March 31, 2026 Next Monday, April 6, is the deadline for registering to vote in the May 5 primary. Click on this handy link to confirm you’re registered. If you’ve moved recently, now is the time to update your registration. Notic “...”
Krull Commentary: Trump’s short game, Iran’s long view
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 1, 2026 PORTLAND, Oregon—The sign at the gas station says it. A Chevron in downtown Portland proclaims that the price for regular gasoline is $5.89 per gallon. The costs for “...”
Hicks Commentary: Oil Supply Shocks Have the Same Economic Effects as Tariffs
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks March 29, 2026 The world is facing what could be the largest energy shock in history. We aren’t there yet. The U.S. and Israel “...”