Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana Opinion

White shouldn’t return to office

2012-02-09T00:15:13-05:00

The issue: The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state.

Our view: Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.

Editorial - Feb. 8, 2012: Grand success for Indianapolis

2012-02-08T09:24:41-05:00

The issue: The Super Bowl.

Our view: Indianapolis left a great impression on thousands of visitors.

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 8, 2012

2012-02-08T09:23:50-05:00

As Hoosiers celebrate the conclusion of a truly remarkable Super Bowl experience, there is even more good news that should fill us with pride. More Indiana students are graduating from high school than ever before.

Which religions will we include?

2012-02-06T23:41:03-05:00

The Indiana Senate last week approved a bill that would allow public schools to teach creationism, as long as they include theories from multiple religions.

If you say so

2012-02-05T01:11:42-05:00

In an opinion piece we published Thursday, state Rep. Mike Karickhoff announced why he voted against “right-to-work” legislation. His reason: The community told him to.

Cheers and jeers - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

2012-02-03T21:36:16-05:00

Karickhoff acted ‘cowardly’

The Rev. Robin Wentworth Mayer and Horst G. Mayer of Kokomo send the Jeer for state Rep. Mike Karickhoff’s silence during the “right-to-work” debate:

“Mr. Karickhoff, for someone who’s new to office, you’ve certainly learned the art of talking out of both sides of your mouth.

Let’s drug test our lawmakers

2012-02-03T00:56:52-05:00

Perhaps it’s appropriate that a measure passed by the Indiana House this week would ask not only welfare recipients but Indiana lawmakers to consent to a drug test.

Editorial - Feb. 2, 2012: Peru delivers a message

2012-02-02T11:04:54-05:00

The issue: Peru’s collection of $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed.

Our view: Aggressive enforcement can help a city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.

Karickhoff: Reason behind my ‘right-to-work’ vote

2012-02-02T11:04:12-05:00

There is no doubt the “right-to-work” debate has brought mixed emotions, not only to our state but District 30 as well. There were only a handful of House Republicans who did not vote in support of this legislation. Let me explain why I felt it was necessary for me to vote in opposition to right to work.

Heinig: ‘Right-to-work’ law to arouse continued resistance

2012-02-02T11:01:46-05:00

I wouldn’t call Gov. Mitch Daniels a charismatic leader, but he does possess some leadership skills. If he didn’t, he couldn’t have brought us this far along the happy trail to his economic Valhalla.