As we pray for the people of Afghanistan in the midst of the turmoil of the U.S. and allied forces, it is helpful to remember that Afghanistan is a tribal network of 14 ethnic groups. According to Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, the country is composed of Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Balochis, Turkmen, …
by Mary Blackburn 
SEA 229 will lead to loss of wetlands. Wetlands are important because they purify water, absorb excess water, and provide critical habitat for many species. Background: In the 1800s, Indiana’s wetlands were drained to make way for farms and towns. Only 10 – 15% of the original wetlands are left. In 2003, the legislature recognized …
by Mary Blackburn 
Recently, Representative Ed Soliday has fast-tracked legislation that is anti-conservative and anti-business. HB 1414 would stop utilities from making the best economic decisions for their shareholders and/or customers when they do a full financial analysis and determine that upgrading electricity production to less expensive renewables of wind and solar is best for business. While the …
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