Around Town – Feb. 18

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Feb. 18

Orchids to

merchants or banks who put a $5 “bounty” on 400 pennies to help them and the economy get through the so-called penny shortage.

Sen. John Fetterman who stands alone amongst his party in telling the truth about the Voter ID Act.

Onions to

our democratically-elected legislature throttling our elections out of fear their policies are not popular.

people who still have outdoor Christmas decorations up.

student loan scammers who are offering help with your loan, but are only pocketing the money you give them.

the de facto annexation of the Palestine West Bank, a totally unacceptable and illegal move.

the MAGA state senators pushing for a bill to cut back the early voting period, more barriers to keep people from voting.

sending administrative subpoenas to the major tech companies requesting the ID of all the people who criticize ICE.

voter turnout in Indiana being very low, and now the GOP senators’ sneak attack limiting early voting will make it worse.

the IRS being grossly understaffed and totally unprepared to deal with the work at tax time thanks to DOGE and the White House.

the elected leader that wants to run all elections and get rid of a free press.