Hicks Commentary: Indiana’s Real Tax Problem
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 26, 2026 Indiana’s state tax collections have remained stable for the past three decades, but that is changing. Indiana “...”
Krull Commentary: ‘Inflicting’ politics on others
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 24, 2026 During his failed campaign to become one of Indiana’s U.S. senators, Republican candidate Richard Mourdock gave us a taste of what was to come. This was in 2012. Wh “...”
Silverman Commentary: Every month must be child abuse prevention month
By Tami Silverman President & CEO of Indiana Youth Institute April 24, 2026 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the newest data from the 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Dashboards offers a clear reminder that protecting our children must remain a year-round priority “...”
Krull Commentary: Trump’s fights for nothing
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 22, 2026 President Donald Trump picks the strangest fights. Often, he engages in battles that will gain him little or nothing, even if he wins. Worse, these senseless tussles “...”
Shabazz Commentary: Thank the Progressives for Your Primary
This column was originally published on IndyPolitics.org. By Abdul-Hakim Shabazz IndyPolitics.org April 21, 2026 Every few years, someone in Indiana politics — sometimes me — argues that taxpayer-funded primaries are unfair, unconstitutional, or both. The argument usually boi “...”
Krull Commentary: Another Micah Beckwith meltdown
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 20, 2026 It would be nice—oh so nice—to once again have fully functioning adults holding public office in Indiana. Instead of whiny little brats such as Indiana Lt. Gov. M “...”
Hicks Commentary: The Remainder of Trump’s Term Will Be About Remedying Mistakes
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 19, 2026 It’s been a full year since President Donald Trump made his first big cuts to his tariffs. In many ways, the pr “...”
Krull Commentary: Todd Rokita doing what he does best
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 17, 2026 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita possesses a truly remarkable gift. He’s one of the best at wasting money. Taxpayer money. Our money. Two recent episodes put th “...”
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 “...”