Indiana

THREE DAYS AND COUNTING

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

If Indiana lawmakers are close to a deal on property taxes,  they might want to speed up a bit.  There are three days left before lawmakers are forced to adjourn.  My sources tell me a lot of lawmakers are concerned about the possibilty of raising the sales tax without caps.  They also say a lone tax cap on residential property as proposed by House Speaker Pat Bauer would probably be ruled as unconsitutional since the Indiana Constitution requires all property be taxed in an equitable manner.   We’ll be broadcasting live from the State House tomorrow.

Note:  The Indiana Election Commission is having two hearings this afternoon.  One on whether John McCain is qualified to be on the ballot.  The second is over State Senator Brent Waltz and whether he resides in his district.

Extra Note:  Andre Carson’s win in the 7th Congressional District race not only makes him a Congressman, but also a super delegate in the Democratic Presidential race.  That also helps explain why Barack Obama called Carson right after his win last night to congratulate him.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on March 12, 2008 (boomark / email).