Stories tagged with "constitutional duty"

Rokita's map job deserves support by indystar

How much room for outrage is allowed to a neglectful landowner who protests after a frustrated neighbor cuts the overgrown lawn and hauls away the trash that the owner had... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Why did it take so long? by indystar

After 176 days — and with about seven hours to spare — the Indiana House finally approved a state budget Tuesday afternoon. The Senate, something of an afterthought in... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Bauer sits in budget hot seat by indystar

When a state leader in Indiana warns that casinos may close and the lottery shut down unless swift action is taken, then you know it’s a crisis. By the way, state parks,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Tab runs up as legislators lollygag by indystar

It’s always frustrating when government leaders waste taxpayers’ money, but it’s especially disappointing when budgets are tight and spending on essential... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Our lawmakers failed us again by indystar

Thursday morning, a few hours after lawmakers performed their latest belly flop on the state of Indiana, I sat in front of my computer screen and surprisingly couldn’t muster... – May 01, 2009 at 1:11 AM in Matthew Tully

Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage by indystar

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s Supreme Court legalized gay marriage today in a unanimous and emphatic decision that makes Iowa the third state — and first in the nation’s heartland — to... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Nation & World