As someone who represents a rural area, I know how important it is for farmers to be responsible stewards of their land. Farmers work hard to conserve the land we use to grow our crops and feed our animals, which is why I’m happy the state has created a program to share the cost of conservation efforts in…
Recently, I attended two very different INDOT public meetings: one about improving SR 64 through Huntingburg and another about adding sidewalks along SR 56 through Ireland. In both cases, I left understanding why the improvements were being proposed, and they made sense. My takeaway was that these are the types of projects INDOT should focus…
The people of Dubois County deserve leadership that is transparent, accountable, and committed to putting the interests of its citizens ahead of special interests. Sadly, after watching the actions of our County Commissioners over the past several months,We have become deeply disappointed in the direction they have chosen. Meeting after meeting, concerned citizens have come…
Whether it’s the local, state or federal level, I have always believed Hoosiers deserve a government that works for them and is responsive to their needs. When you, as a constituent, reach out to your government and need assistance, you deserve to have your call or email answered quickly. That’s why I’m happy to sit…
GOP Says “Hold My Beer” on Incoherent Tax Plan Summary: A tax system that promoted economic growth would focus on younger families. Michael J. Hicks The 2027 state legislative session should be spent broadening Indiana’s tax base and building a system that is more attractive to younger families. Instead, it looks like lawmakers are poised…
At the memorial to Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark, there’s a line carved above the murals: “Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted.” It’s a good line because it doesn’t put on airs. It doesn’t allude to perfect or powerful men. It says good comes from a few men “well…
by Julia Vaughn, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 29, 2026 Anyone who went to summer camp or attended a sleepover as a kid in the Midwest has likely participated in a snipe hunt. Whether you were the one left holding the pillowcase or part of the group pulling the gag, it’s usually a harmless prank all…
Most people do not think about coal ash. In Southwest Indiana, we don’t have that luxury. Coal ash is what is left after a power plant burns coal. It sits in ponds and pits across our state, and Indiana holds more it than anywhere else in the country. We are talking about more than 130 million…
As we wrap up the 2026 Ferdinand Heimatfest, sponsored by Best Home Furnishings, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, organizations, community groups, and especially the many guests who helped make this year’s festival a tremendous success! The Ferdinand Heimatfest is made possible through the incredible support of our community, and we…
Dubois County residents deserve straight answers about large-scale solar, battery energy storage systems, and data centers—not more shoulder-shrugging from county officials. The repeated claim that the county commissioners “can’t do anything” to regulate or slow these projects does not square with the reality that counties across Indiana use ordinances, planning, zoning, setbacks, permitting standards, decommissioning…
