The Indiana Citizen

1 week ago | indianacitizen.org | Michael Hicks |Marilyn Odendahl

This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael Hicks April 13, 2025The GOP is vacillating between contradictory claims that President Trump’s tariffs are either negotiating tactics designed to end tariffs everywhere or a long-term strategy to onshore U.S. manufacturing. We have no evidence that either approach has worked anytime, anywhere in the past 250 years.

1 week ago | indianacitizen.org | John Krull |Marilyn Odendahl

“Democrats have to fall in love while Republicans just fall in line.”It spoke to the differences between the two parties’ cultures. Democrats always seemed to be looking for the next great inspirational figure—FDR, JFK, Obama—to make them swoon. They saw politics as a process designed to lift their spirits. For the Republicans, the process was more transactional.

1 week ago | indianacitizen.org | Marilyn Odendahl

This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.comBy John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com April 11, 2025Only one question remains regarding Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. Did he use anesthesia during the surgical procedure in which his conscience was removed—or did his addiction to the taxpayers’ largesse salve whatever pain or discomfort he felt?

1 week ago | indianacitizen.org | Marilyn Odendahl

Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Scheele, the 118th jurist appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, takes the oath of office at his recent robing ceremony. (Photo/Connor Burress of TheStatehouseFile.com)By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 11, 2025At the conclusion of last week’s robing ceremony that formally welcomed Judge Stephen Scheele as the newest member of the Court of Appeals of Indiana, a “thank you” was offered to former Gov.

1 week ago | indianacitizen.org | Marilyn Odendahl

President Donald Trump is continuing to make false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him. (Photo/Pexels.com)This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat April 10, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest.