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Carson Requests Time Off After Hospital Visit
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Seventh District Congresswoman Julia Carson’s office says a leg infection has kept her off the house floor for the last week.
Rep. Hill Supports Reduction In Medicare Cuts
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill says he is working to stop Medicare reimbursement cuts to local hospitals.
Jill Long Thompson Questions State Employment Payroll
(ARGOS) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson is challenging Governor Daniels to release a list of all state employees who are paid through the private sector.
Legislator Introduces New Domestic Violence Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A democratic legislator will introduce a bill next year to require domestic violence suspects to be jailed for at least eight hours after their arrest.
Indiana To Play Role In Supreme Court Voter ID Case
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An attorney representing the Indiana Democratic party says he’s thrilled that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of the state’s voter id law.
Morgan County Prosecutor Called To Serve
(MARTINSVILLE) - Morgan County Prosecutor Steve Sonnega has been called to duty.
Fortville's Clerk-Tresurer Under The Microscope
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A dispute between state auditors and Fortville’s clerk-treasurer could cost the clerk more than eight-thousand dollars.
Bayh To Endorse Clinton In '08 Presidental Election
(WASHINGTON) - The Washington Post is reporting Senator Evan Bayh today will endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Rep. Crooks Will Not Seek Another Term
(WASHINGTON) - State Representative Dave Crooks will not seek another term.
Health Program For Uninsured Hoosiers Gets Approval
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s new health program for the uninsured has gotten the final green light from the federal government.
Marion Political Candidates Speak At Forum
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Marion County’s mayoral and city-county council candidates have packed the Indiana State Museum for the annual “hobnob” candidate forum.
Indiana Should Hold Its Own Against Area Casinos, Says Yelton
(UNDATED) - The head of Indiana’s Gaming Commission says he expects Indiana casinos to hold their own against prospective competition across the state line.
Rep. Hill Introduces Property Tax Relief Act Of 2007
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill officially introduced legislation yesterday that would offer relief to people hit by increasing property taxes.
Microvote Under The State's Microscope
(UNDATED) - More than a year after a bitter dispute between the state and its main voting-machine supplier, the case is finally headed toward a final resolution.
Homeowner Relief A "Minefield", Says Attorney
(UNDATED) - One of the attorneys behind the case which threw out Indiana’s old property-tax system is cautioning legislators they face a constitutional minefield in trying to give homeowners relief.
Advance America Holds Rally On Monday Night
(NEW CASTLE) - More than 200 people , including a number of elected officials, attended an Advance America property tax repeal rally in New Castle Monday night.
Prosecutor Turns Down Glenn Murphy Jr. Case
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - A special prosecutor named to weigh possible charges against former Clark County Republican Chairman Glenn Murphy Jr. has turned down the appointment.
Council Members Fight With Fists, Not Words
(ROSELAND) - A Roseland town council member went to jail last night after a physical altercation with a town marshal.
Congressman Hill Files Bill To Help Hoosier Taxpayers
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill says he has filed a federal bill to help Hoosiers hit by rising property taxes.
Lugar To Attend Opening Of Ethanol Plant
(PORTLAND) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar plans to attend the grand opening of Poet Biorefining’s new Jay County ethanol plant on Friday.
Daniels Builds Re-Election Campaign Team
(UNDATED) - A mix of politicians, sports stars and others will steer the re-election campaign of Governor Mitch Daniels. The group includes both Democrats and Republicans.
Ellsworth Calls For New Iraq Strategy
(UNDATED) - Indiana Democratic Congressman Brad Ellsworth is calling for a new war strategy in Iraq, but he does not advocate budget cuts to fund efforts in the war-torn country.
Congressmen Hill, Buyer Disagree On Iraq Report
(UNDATED) - Two area Indiana congressmen disagree on the report of Gen. David Petraeus to Congress on the status of the “surge” in Iraq.
Hill Files Bill To Assist Hoosier Taxpayers
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill says he has filed a bill to help Hoosiers hit by rising property taxes on the federal level.
Zionsville Lawyer To Vie For Indiana's 4th Congressional Seat
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - A lawyer from Zionsville will officially announce his hat being in the ring for the Democratic nomination for US Congress in Indiana’s 4th congressional district, Thursday afternoon.
Congressman Buyer Praises Petraeus Report On Iraq
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Indiana congressman Steve Buyer released a statement yesterday praising the report by US Gen. David Petraeus regarding the status of the so-called “surge” in Iraq.
Steele Holds Conference On Sex Offender Law Compliance
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford state senator Brent Steele chaired a panel discussion on compliance with a federal sex offender law at the Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis.
Kelty Pleads To Public
(FORT WAYNE) - For the first time, embattled Republican mayoral candidate Matt Kelty is taking his case directly to the public.
Democrats Jockey To Oppose Daniels
(UNDATED) - Eight months before Indiana’s gubernatorial primary, three Democrats are jockeying for position for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Mitch Daniels.
Steuerwald Joins State House
(STATEHOUSE) - A swearing-in ceremony will be held today for the newest member of the Indiana House of Representatives.
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