Local Opinion

Like many Americans, I watched with dismay this month as the House of Representatives struggled through 15 votes over four days to select a new speaker. The sense of dysfunction was remarkable. Anyone watching might well have wondered about our ability to govern ourselves.

Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, has introduced some legislation that, if passed, would benefit his constituents in Bartholomew County. For example, Lauer has authored bills this session seeking millions of dollars in funding for the Columbus Education Center and calling for greater accountability and transparency for the Department of Child Services.

INDIANAPOLIS – In the coming days or weeks, Mitch Daniels will make a decision about whether to return to politics by running for the Senate seat Mike Braun is vacating to seek the open governor seat.

From: Don Strietelmeier

One trend at the national level is the proliferation of law judges in the federal agencies. They can streamline adjudication of legitimate citizen and taxpayer issues so there is some value added.

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

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Although marijuana has medical benefits, it is certainly not a harmless drug, especially for adolescents who can suffer long-term adverse consequences.

I have always been proud to be a Hoosier, proclaiming it boldly even to coastal snobs who almost think of it as a confession of mental deficiency.

The first step in treating addiction, which often masks deeper mental health issues, is an individual admitting they have a problem and becoming open to seeking treatment.