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Prayer Can Continue At Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A legal challenge to sectarian prayers being given during sessions of the Indiana House may continue, even though a federal appeals court has ordered that the lawsuit be dismissed.
Diverson Programs Under The Microscope
(STATEHOUSE) - Prosecutors will have to account for diversion programs that let you keep traffic violations off your record, if a legislative study committee recommendation becomes law.
Police Take Mayor's Speech As A Threat
(TERRE HAUTE) - Some Terre Haute police union members took Mayor Kevin Burke’s words during a recent event as a threat, the union president said, though Burke said no threat was made or intended.
Daniels Tax Plan Could Violate Constitution
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There is concern that Governor Mitch Daniels’ tax plan may violate the state constitution.
Anderson Mayoral Debate Gets Out Of Hand
(ANDERSON) - A mayoral debate in Anderson became confrontational Saturday.
Congressman Hill Not Sold On Daniels' Tax Plan
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - As more area politicians get a chance to look over Governor Mitch Daniels’ property tax relief plan, more reactions are coming out.
Lawmaker Wants Stiffer Penalities For Dogfighting
(STATEHOUSE) - It might become a bigger crime to be caught watching animals fight, if one state lawmaker gets his way.
Senate Dems Have Propety Tax Plan Of Their Own
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senate Democrats are laying out their own plan to deal with the property tax crisis.
Mid-January Vote For Property Tax Plan?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels’ property-tax plan could come up for a vote in the senate as early as mid-January.
Lugar Introduces "FRESH" Act
(UNDATED) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar and Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey are introducing the Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship and Health Act.
Property Taxes Could Cause Sea Change At Ballot Box
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Outrage over soaring property taxes may cost some officeholders their jobs at the ballot box. It could cost township assessors their jobs in the legislature.
Cheri Daniels Tours Leaf Cam Sites, Signs Cookbook
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s First Lady Cheri Daniels got around to 4 of the 6 leaf cam locations in the Hoosier State in her effort to promote both fall tourism in the state as well as her cook book.
Early Election System Shows Popularity
(LAFAYETTE) - Tippecanoe County election officials say a pilot program allowing citizens to cast early ballots at voting centers in the Lafayette area has proven popular so far.
Bauer "Mildly Optimistic" About Property Tax Solution
(INDIANAPOLIS) — House Speaker Patrick Bauer says he’s “mildly optimistic” legislators will finally come up with a lasting answer to Indiana’s property-tax problems in the upcoming session.
Buyer Says "No" To Journalist Shield Law
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Fourth district Congressman Steve Buyer says he wants to see more protection for prosecutors before he can vote for a shield law giving reporters the right to protect confidential sources.
Senator Calls To Abolish Township Government
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A state senator wants to abolish township government in Marion County, and three county offices while he’s at it.
Supporters Encourage Passing Of SCHIP Bill
(UNDATED) - Their message is simple - pass the SCHIP Bill.
Pence Surprised By Passing Of Media Shield Law
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. House has overwhelmingly approved the “free flow of information act”, also known as the “media shield law”, co-sponsored by Indiana Republican Congressman Mike Pence. The vote was 398-21.
City Council Candidate Dies Before Election
(NEW ALBANY) - A New Albany city council candidate has died, a month before the election.
Brown Co. Trustee Faces Fraud Charges
(NASHVILLE) - A former Brown County township trustee faces two felony charges on allegations that he improperly wrote himself checks totaling $40,000.
State Rep. Murphy Accused Of Hit-And-Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State Representative Michael Murphy confirmed Friday his insurance company paid to fix a car hit outside a Downtown Indianapolis bar last month.
Hill To Vote For Children's Health Insurance Bill
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Ninth District Congressman Baron Hill says he’ll vote to override President Bush’s veto of a children’s health insurance bill, after voting no on the bill the first time around.
Bayh Calls For Investigation In Indiana Guardsman Death
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh wants the Pentagon to look into the death of a national guardsman from Westfield.
Sodrel Enters Congressional Race
(NEW ALBANY) - The ninth district congressional ballot is going to look awfully familiar.
Tippecanoe County Impliments Voting Centers A Month Before Election
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Tippecanoe County residents can begin casting ballots for the November election today.
Sodrel To Make Annoucement Regarding Political Run
(UNDATED) - Former Congressman Mike Sodrel will announce this afternoon whether he’ll seek a fourth straight matchup with Ninth District Representative Baron Hill.
State Rep Dies Before Taking Office
(VALPARAISO) - A state representative has died before ever casting a vote in the legislature.
Voting Machines Tested Before Election Day
(EVANSVILLE) - The Vanderburgh Election Board conducted a public test of six-voting machines at the election office Wednesday. It’s a requirement prior to the November 6th city election.
Young Not Ready To Endorse Long Thompson In Governor's Race
(UNDATED) - State Senator Richard Young says he entered the governor’s race last December with every intention of winning.
Former Army Captain Seeks Congressional Seat
(MISHAWAKA) - A former army captain who works for the U.S. State Department in Iraq has announced that he will seek the republican nomination in Northern Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, the seat now held by Democrat Joe Donnelly.
Daniels To Tackle Property Tax Solution
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels says he’ll put forward his own plan for slashing property taxes by the end of the month, and says it will include a proposed constitutional amendment.
Hill Lauds Signing Of College Cost Reduction Act
(WASHINGTON) - Congressman Baron Hill is pleased a bill aimed to help college students pay for college, has been signed by President Bush.
Carson Requests More Time Off House Floor To Heal
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Seventh District Congresswoman Julia Carson has asked for and received another two weeks’ leave of absence from the house while she recuperates for what her office says was a leg infection.
Hill Supports Bill Curbing Violent In-Flight Movies
(WASHINGTON) - Congressman Baron Hill is supporting legislation to keep children from seeing violent movies and images on commercial flights.
Young Drops Out Of Governor's Race
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana Senate Minority Leader Richard Young has ended his campaign to win the Democratic nomination for governor.
Bloomington Man Named Acting U.S. Attorney For Southern Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Bloomington man has been named acting U.S. Attorney for the southern district of Indiana, following the resignation of Susan Brooks.
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