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Doug Ross has been covering Northwest Indiana for more than 30 years, including more than two decades at The Times of Northwest Indiana, where he is the Editorial Page Editor.
Doug is an elder at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Valparaiso and is on the board of the Indiana Center for Evidence-Based Nursing Practices
DOUG ROSS: Droning on about unmanned aircraft
Remember the George Gershwin tune, "Someone to Watch Over Me"? Start working on a techno version.
DOUG ROSS: Will voters buck at paying more bucks?
Who was the happiest person in Lake County Friday morning? I couldn't reach her by phone to verify this, but I'm pretty sure it was Christine Cid.
DOUG ROSS: With taxes, actions still have consequences
This has been a big week for the convergence of taxes and politics — are those two ever separated? — in Northwest Indiana.
DOUG ROSS: Creating more jobs is Job 1 for economy
A key report on Northwest Indiana's economy Monday showed productivity is up, but not because more workers have been hired. In Northwest India…
DOUG ROSS: Good luck weaving around those spending gaps
In recent weeks, I've been weaving around on U.S. 30, U.S. 421 and other highways. My driving would look suspicious to anyone who couldn't see…
DOUG ROSS: Colleges need more state support
Ivy Tech Community College has merged the large northwest and north central regions in a cost-cutting move. The university has a nearly $60 mi…
DOUG ROSS: College life offers an education in parenting
It's often said that parents should be more involved in their children's education. I agree. But at the college level?
DOUG ROSS: Just bombastic, or will he use bombs?
When my father was 16 years old, he dropped out of school and lied about his age so he could fight in the Korean War. I can imagine what he mi…
DOUG ROSS: A Democrat who sounds almost Republican
It makes sense that Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Thomas McDermott Jr., of all people, would be a strident liberal, eagerly embracing …
DOUG ROSS: College pays off, but you pay a lot for it
Two events this week spotlighted the importance of higher education in Northwest Indiana.
DOUG ROSS: NWI residents take a stab at federal budget
There's something eerie about writing about the federal budget for the Ides of March, considering all the political backstabbing going on righ…
DOUG ROSS: No sale on tax cut before research
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence insists a 10 percent income tax cut would create Hoosier jobs, which would make this tax cut pay for itself. His propo…
DOUG ROSS: Let's do a controlled experiment on Medicaid
Indiana, like other states, is trying to figure out how to comply with the federal law compelling states to expand Medicaid eligibility so mor…
DOUG ROSS: Speedway bailout taxes imagination, too
Indiana legislators seem to be racing toward handing over state tax money to the Terre Haute company that owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
DOUG ROSS: Prison isn't only place where guard changes
So Tom Philpot is going to prison. I can hear rejoicing and see heads shaking as Philpot becomes political history in Lake County.
DOUG ROSS: Pre-K builds bridge between Obama, Pence
President Barack Obama spoke of building bridges during his State of the Union address Tuesday, which ought to be popular in Northwest Indiana.
DOUG ROSS: Pay attention to many pay disparities
When USW District 7 Director Jim Robinson railed about pay disparities last month, he was talking about the private sector. If he thinks that …
DOUG ROSS: Let's hope Cabinet member's ideas aren't shelved
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, the political world focused on his status as the lon…
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DOUG ROSS: Uncertainty hurts economy, that's for certain
If Congress and President Barack Obama were serious about wanting to stimulate the economy, the best thing they could do is end the uncertaint…
DOUG ROSS: Trust Local campaign could use good bait
Whiting Mayor Joe Stahua is championing the Trust Local campaign for home rule that seems to be picking up steam among Indiana municipalities.…
DOUG ROSS: Porter County Council, commissioners need to talk
This being the start of a new year, Porter County officials have a chance to start off on the right foot, right a few past wrongs, and set a g…
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