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State Warns Politicians About Phone Sales
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Six companies have paid fines to settle complaints about pre-recorded telephone sales calls and the state is warning the political parties about the same thing.
Hill Pays For Gas
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former Ninth District Representative Baron Hill is using his campaign funds to cut gas prices, at least for a few minutes.
Daniels Wants Alternative-Fuel Tax Credits
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Governor Daniels says he’ll ask next year’s general assembly to approve tax credits for alternative-fuel development.
Ellsworth Opposes Illegals Amnesty
(EVANSVILLE) - Eighth District Congressional Candidate Brad Ellsworth says the government should crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants, rather than seeking new laws to address the issue.
Summer Recess Allows District Tour
(UNDATED) - Ninth District Congressman Mike Sodrel is taking advantage of the congressional summer recess, by touring the district.
Lugar Asks For More Effort From Palestine
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar is calling on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to “redouble his efforts” to win the release of two kidnapped fox news journalists.
Democratics Unhappy With Daniel's Report
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democrats are bashing the Indiana Economic Development Corporation over its boast Indiana has beaten out other states for 142 economic development projects.
Hill Inks Debate
(SEYMOUR) - Indiana Democratic Congressional 9th District hopeful Baron Hill has committed to debate Republican incumbent Mike Sodrel and Libertarian candidate Eric Schansberg on August 31st.
Bauer: Change BMV Director
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer wants to put the Secretary of State in charge of the state’s license branches.
Lt. Gov./Ag. Dir. Head To Taiwan
(UNDATED) - Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and Indiana Agriculture Director Andy Miller will lead a delegation of agricultural and agribusiness leaders to Taiwan and Vietnam the first week of October.
State Wins Fax Lawsuit
(STATEHOUSE) - Though it may not collect any of the money, the state has won a lawsuit which effectively shuts down a company which sent spam faxes.
Debate To Include Libertarian
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 9th District congressional debate will include Libertarian Eric Schansberg.
Bayh Offers U.S. Senate Youth Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Evan Bayh is encouraging Indiana high school students to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program.
Voting Machine Investigation Continues
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Secretary of State is continuing his investigation into voting-system equipment that affected the primary election more than three months ago.
Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels has sent a letter to Acting Transportation Secretary Maria Cino asking that six counties have their clocks changed yet again.
Congressman Has Opinion On Illegals
(UNDATED) - Indiana Congressman Mike Sodrel recently toured towns near the United States - Mexico border.
Lawyer Suspended For No Lawsuit
(MADISON) - A Madison lawyer has been suspended from practice for 60 days for failing to file a lawsuit she was hired by a client to handle.
Bauer Says Energy Plan Not Enough
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana House Democrat Patrick Bauer says he supports Governor Daniels’ new energy plan for the state, but says it’s not enough.
Senator Wants BMV Public Access
(STATEHOUSE) - A Senate Democrat says the public should be granted access to the state’s new Bureau of Motor Vehicles computer system.
Statehouse Changes Changes
(STATEHOUSE) - There have now been changes made to the changes announced for the hours the public would be allowed inside the Indiana Statehouse.
HMO's Change In The State
(STATEHOUSE) - The state has reduced the number of HMO’s handling Indiana’s children’s insurance program while increasing the number of choices for patients.
State Budget "Precarious"
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer says Democratic support for full-day kindergarten next year will hinge on the state’s finances.
Congressional Debate In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - The first debate in one of the most hotly contested Indiana Congressional races is slated to take place later this month.
Senator Calling For Gas Tax Ax
(STATEHOUSE) - In an effort to curb rising gas prices, State Senate Democrat Pat Bauer has called for Republican leaders to nix the state’s gasoline sales tax.
Congressional Candidate Upset With Incumbant
(EVANSVILLE) - Democratic Congressional Candidate Brad Ellsworth is slamming Eighth District Representative John Hostettler for Saturday’s vote against a bill to increase the minimum wage.
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