Despite controversy over Chrysler ads and middle fingers, the Super Bowl was a resounding success. The game was close, the weather was good, and viewership set records.  Indianapolis can be proud of their first time hosting the big game. With all the football coverage, you may have missed some other important news coming out of Indiana last week:

Battle Won in Indiana

It took Governor Mitch Daniels barely two hours last Wednesday to sign Right-to-Work legislation into law. In doing so, he makes Indiana the first state in more than 10 years, and the first state ever in the industrial Midwest to make union dues optional for workers in union jobs. Mike Landram and the Fort Wayne Chamber were strong proponents of the bill, making multiple trips to testify at the capital and rallying grassroots support. In addition to an online petition, they compiled a great Right-to-Works facts page on their website: http://www.fwchamber.org/get-heard/right-to-work

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