Rep. Stutzman and the Farm Bill
By Doug Masson of Masson’s Blog Derek Pillie, writing at Hoosier Access (a conservative blog on Indiana politics for those who are unfamiliar), has an entry on Rep. Marlin Stutzman’s activity with respect to the federal Farm Bill. The blog post cites an article by Gary Truitt in Hoosier Agriculture. Two main parts of the Farm Bill typically get a lot [...]
NEW SHOW: PODCAST (RANT) TO THE EDITOR!
We have a new show starting here on Indiana Talks, Podcast to the Editor! It works similar to a newpaper’s letter to the editor with the biggest difference being, well, you say it instead of writing it!. Here is how it works: 1. Send us a 2-5 minute podcast over just about any topic you want. [...]
Indiana woman sentenced to die at 16 to be released
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana woman put on death row at age 16 for killing an elderly Bible school teacher is scheduled to be released Monday after serving a prison term that was shortened after the state Supreme Court intervened. Paula Cooper’s death sentence at such a young age sparked international protests and a plea for clemency from Pope [...]
Editorial: Why did the Frankfort Times print rape victim’s name?
By Gary Snyder There are many questions surrounding the rape cover-up and federal lawsuit happening right now against Frankfort “Wonder boy” Mayor Chris McBarnes, the City of Frankfort, and the Frankfort Police Department. One of the biggest questions in my mind actually doesn’t involve anyone listed in the lawsuit, but the local media in Frankfort [...]
Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with running back Ahmad Bradshaw
The Indianapolis Colts today agreed to terms with free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw. When the contract is officially signed, the Colts will have to make a roster move to keep the roster at 90 players. Bradshaw, 5-10, 214 pounds, joins the Colts after spending the last six seasons (2007-2012) with the New York Giants. [...]
BREAKING: Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes Added To Federal Lawsuit & New Details Emerge About Cover Up
Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes has been added to an amended Federal lawsuit by a Frankfort, Indiana woman along with new details emerge about alleged police misconduct. You can download the entire amended lawsuit below and we have included some new, very shocking allegation about the police and Mayor McBarnes’ actions. Amended Federal lawsuit During this [...]
Castroneves cleans up; seventh winner in 8 races
FORT WORTH, Texas — The winner of an IZOD IndyCar Series race at Texas Motor Speedway has gone on to claim the season championship five times. Helio Castroneves hadn’t benefited previously, but could his fourth victory on the 1.5-mile, high-banked oval be the ticket to the title he covets? There’s 4½ months and 11 events [...]
Corporate America is to blame, not working mothers
By Randy M. Obenchain Over the weekend, Eastern High School Social Studes teacher Peter Heck gave a speech stating, ” your greatest role in your life will be that of wife and mother … To solve the problems plaguing our society, we don’t need more women CEOs. We need more women as invested mothers.” While much [...]
Anonymous releases private NSA documents regarding spying
Greetings Netizens, and Citizens of the world. Anonymous has obtained some documents that “they” do not want you to see, and much to “their” chagrin, we have found them, and are giving them to you. These documents prove that the NSA is spying on you, and not just Americans. They are spying on the citizens [...]
From Obamacare hysteria, to ‘Tweak and adapt’
By Brian Howey NASHVILLE, Ind. – When times change, Americans adapt. We learn how to be resourceful in the face of adversity, winning world wars and punching into space. The successful among us, be they businesswomen, educators, generals or clergy, have long defied odds and found success because they adapted to new environments, developed corresponding [...]
Pacers force Game 7 with 91-77 win over Heat
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana staggered Miami with one more big punch Saturday night. Now the Pacers have a fighting chance to pull off a stunning playoff upset. Roy Hibbert did everything but pull out the boxing gloves in Game 6, finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds, and continually contesting Miami’s shots to help Indiana stave [...]
Indiana Rep. on doubling student loan rates: ‘Personal responsibility is pretty cool’
Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) told MSNBC’s Luke Russet that young people should support the Republicans’ plan to tie student loan interest rates to market rates because “I think personal responsibility is pretty cool.” Messer came on to discuss competing proposals from Democrats and Republicans, both of which seek to avert an automatic student loan interest rate [...]
Indiana Youth Group’s Specialty License Plate Reinstated
(Indianapolis, IN) – An Administrative Hearing Judge has ruled in favor of the Indiana Youth Group (IYG) and has ordered the IYG Specialty License Plate be reinstated. The Administrative Hearing Judge for the BMV found that “IYG’s actions did not constitute a sale or auction of low digit SGR (Specialty Group Recognition) license plate. Therefore, [...]
OSU head jabs Notre Dame, Catholics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The president of Ohio State Universitysaid Notre Dame was never invited to join the Big Ten because the university’s priests are not good partners, joking that “those damn Catholics” can’t be trusted, according to a recording of a meeting he attended late last year. Gordon Gee also took shots at schools in the Southeastern Conference and the University of Louisville, [...]
Obamacare and the Republican time warp
By Brian Howey INDIANAPOLIS – Obamacare is coming! Obamacare is coming! If you’re a Democrat, you’re looking over your shoulder heading into the 2014 Affordable Care Act installation (and mid-term elections) and pointing out that people with pre-existing conditions will be covered, there will no longer be annual limits for coverage received, and that college [...]
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