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Terre Haute Mayor Results Going To Trial
(TERRE HAUTE) - Lawyers for Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke and mayor-elect Duke Bennett meet in court tomorrow to discuss what comes next in Burke’s lawsuit to invalidate his election loss.
Mishawaka Recount Hearing Set
(SOUTH BEND) - A hearing on a recount petition sought in Mishawaka’s 3rd district council race is set for Friday.
Hill: US May Not Respond If China Invades Taiwan
(COLUMBUS) - Ninth District Congressman Baron Hill says he’s not sure the US would respond if China invaded Taiwan.
Daniels Has Tough Road Ahead
(INDIANAPOLIS) - a new statewide poll shows that next year’s race for governor could be a tight one.
Former Clerk-Treasurer Charged For Embezzling
(FORT WAYNE) - A former Woodburn clerk-treasurer has gotten a four-year sentence for embezzling nearly 300-thousand dollars from the city.
Daniels 4th Year To Focus On Property Taxes
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels’ first three years in office have produced a whirlwind of legislative proposals. This year, he says that’s going to change.
Carson Confirms Cancer Rumor
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democratic Congresswoman Julia Carson says she has terminal lung cancer.
Carmel Mayor, Council Get Raises
(CARMEL) - Elected city officials in Carmel can look forward to a pay raise next year.
Recount Sought In Muncie Mayor Race
(MUNCIE) - Delaware County Republicans are seeking a recount of Democrat Jim Mansfield’s 11-vote win in Muncie’s mayoral race.
Family-Friendly Employment Policies Focus Of New Bill
(STATEHOUSE) - State Senator Sue Errington (D-Muncie) is filing two bills aimed at helping Hoosier parents manage family and work demands by creating family-friendly employment policies.
Prayer Still A Hot Topic At Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A state lawmaker invoked the name of Jesus Christ yesterday in a prayer opening business at the Indiana Senate despite an ongoing court dispute.
Senate And House Work Through Property Tax Relief Packages
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels’ property tax relief package is now formally before the general assembly — with a few twists.
Blanton In As Southern Indiana Representative
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Sandy Blanton of Orleans has been sworn in as the new state representative for Southern Indiana’s 62nd District.
Terre Haute Mayor Challenging Election Results
(TERRE HAUTE) - Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke is officially challenging the November 6th election results.
Buell Forgoes Re-Election Bid
(STATEHOUSE) - State Representative Larry Buell (R-Indianapolis) announced this morning he has decided against a re-election bid.
Replacement For Denbo To Be Selected
(PAOLI) - The Indiana House will fill its last vacancy less than 19 hours before opening its new session on Tuesday.
Muncie Mayor Race Still Close, Recount Possible
(MUNCIE) - There’s now an official winner in Muncie’s razor’s edge mayor’s race.
Clearwater To Challenge Hill Again In Indiana's 9th
(BLOOMINGTON) - Congressman Baron Hill is unchallenged no more.
Elrod To Challenge Carson For Congressional Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis state representative will give up that seat after one term to challenge Democratic Congresswoman Julia Carson.
"Hill & Bean's" Internet Safety Bill Introduced
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Southern Indiana Congressman Baron Hill, along with Suburban-Chicago Congresswoman Melissa Bean and other Democratic congressmen, announced the introduction of legislation to help prevent child predators and other digital-undesirables from getting access to you and your children.
Legislators Recommend Property Tax Relief Plan
(STATEHOUSE) - Legislators have raised Governor Daniels’ opening bid on property-tax relief. Last month, Daniels proposed cutting homeowners’ taxes by one-third.
Bush Speaks In New Albany, Trades Barbs With Hill
(NEW ALBANY) - President Bush spoke about the federal budget before a business group in New Albany, Indiana.
Mayoral Races Linked To Business Success
(UNDATED) - Last week’s municipal elections brought a tidal wave of change throughout the state. And it goes far beyond Greg Ballard’s stunning upset of Bart Peterson in the Indianapolis mayoral race.
State Officials To Fast-Track Property Tax Solution
(STATEHOUSE) - The Indiana House of Representatives will join the Indiana Senate in fast-tracking work on a property-tax relief plan, with hearings starting next month.
Indiana Mayoral Races Still Up In The Air
(UNDATED) - A handful of Indiana mayoral races may not be over yet.
Press And Community Leaders Setting Up Gubernatorial Debates
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s the first of its kind in the nation - a group of press and community leaders has formed to set up next year’s gubernatorial debates.
Tippecanoe County Poll Experiment Finds Bugs
(LAFAYETTE) - There was a glitch at some Lafayette and West Lafayette voting centers, but the county clerk is still calling the experiment a success.
Daniels Proposes Voter Approval For New School Construction
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana school officials intend to fight Governor Daniels’ proposal to require voter approval for local government and school construction projects.
Fort Wayne Mayor Candidate Nabs Bayh's Support
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne Democratic mayoral candidate Tom Henry has nabbed a big name endorsement.
Mudslinging Begins In Indy Mayor Campaign
(INDIANAPOLIS) - With the race for mayor of Indianapolis unexpectedly close, the two major-party candidates are accusing each other of resorting to unfair attacks.
IU Law Profssor Says Prayer Issue Not Actually Addressed
(BLOOMINGTON) - A professor at the Indiana University School of Law has decided to weigh in on the appeals court ruling overturning the ban on Christian prayer in the Indiana statehouse.
BMV's Open Late Next Monday To Issue Voter ID's
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana license branches are normally closed on Mondays. Not next week.
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