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Caron's Grandson Considering Congressional Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Andre Carson, the grandson of the late Indiana Congresswoman Julia Carson, says he is seriously considering running for her congressional seat, but will wait until after the new year to announce his decision.
Fort Wayne Mayor Retains Large Portion Of Old Administration
(FORT WAYNE) - More of Mayor Graham Richard’s administration will stay to help Fort Wayne’s next mayor, but he said that won’t keep him from having his own voice.
Conflict of Interest Not A Problem, Says Fire Chief And Councilman
(EVANSVILLE) - Keith Jarboe, an Evansville fire district chief and city councilman, says he has never been in a position where he feels like there has been a conflict of interest between his job and elected position.
Former Assessor Takes Over Lawrence Mayor Seat
(LAWRENCE) - Former Lawrence Township Assessor Paul Ricketts is now mayor of the city of Lawrence.
Daniels Asks To Hold 7th District Election On Primary Day
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The special election to complete the term of seventh district Congresswoman Julia Carson may be held the same day as Indiana’s primary.
Lugar: Hold Elections In Bhutto's Memory
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar says the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto puts that country at “a crisis moment.”
Current Muncie Mayor To Fight Judge's Decision
(MUNCIE) - Muncie’s Democratic mayoral candidate is seeking a special election in a precinct where a recount commission disallowed 19 ballots, costing him the race.
Rome City Council To Hold Second Election
(ROME CITY) - A judge has ordered a new election for the Rome city town council to be held Feb. 19.
Peterson Preparing To Leave Mayor's Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - In just a few days, Mayor Bart Peterson will turn the reigns over to newcomer Greg Ballard.
Possible Challengers Eye Representative Ellsworth
(EVANSVILLE) - Republicans are keeping their eyes on Indiana Democratic Representative Brad Ellsworth as he enters his second year in congress and approaches a likely re-election campaign.
New Bill Protects Domestic Violence Victims
(INDIANAPOLIS) - People accused of abuse in domestic violence cases will have to spend at least eight hours in jail cooling off under a bill sponsored by an Indiana lawmaker.
Hoosiers Tight With Political Dollars
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s donations to the presidential candidates have been relatively modest.
Bayh Pushes Charity Protection Bill
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh would put new requirements on retailers who offer to donate a portion of sale proceeds to charity.
Carson's Grandson Urged To Take Congressional Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Amid the funeral tributes to Indiana Congresswoman Julia Carson, several speakers seized the occasion to try to shape the race to replace her.
Peterson Not Interested In Congressional Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson says he’s not interested in running for the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Julia Carson.
Recount Delivers First Female Mayor For Muncie
(MUNCIE) - A recount has given Muncie its first female mayor.
Former IU Professor Appointed To 7th Circuit Court
(UNDATED) - For the first time in 20 years, an Indiana resident has been appointed to the second highest court of the land.
Mistake May Cause Mansfield Terre Haute's Mayoral Seat
(MUNCIE) - A recount may reverse the result of Muncie’s mayoral election.
Muncie Republicans Pointing Finger At Democrats
(MUNCIE) - Delaware County Republicans are expected to outline today what evidence they have to prove Democrats committed fraud in the November election.
Ruling Pending In Terre Haute Mayor's Race
(TERRE HAUTE) - A ruling isn’t expected before Thursday in Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke’s bid to reverse his reelection loss.
UAW Official Selected As State Representative
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democratic leaders in Indianapolis have picked Indiana’s newest state representative.
Judge To Rule On Terre Haute Mayoral Race
(TERRE HAUTE) - A judge today will hear a case on who should be the mayor of Terre Haute.
Indiana Looking To Join Great Lakes Compact
(STATEHOUSE) - A state senate committee opens hearings Monday on making Indiana part of an eight-state agreement to protect the Great Lakes.
Recount ConfirmsTerre Haute Mayor-Elect
(TERRE HAUTE) - A recount has extended Republican mayor-elect Duke Bennett’s margin of victory by three votes.
Indiana Delegation Appeals Bush's Denial Of Aid
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s delegation in congress is asking President Bush to reconsider a decision that denied federal aid to help repair damage from a tornado in Nappanee.
Labor Unions Show Support For Daniels' Campaign
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels’ re-election bid is getting support from a number of Indiana labor union leaders.
Tax Exemptions For Churches, Say Lawmakers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Lawmakers are considering a proposal to amend the state’s constitution to exempt churches from property taxes — even though they are currently exempt.
Bayh Sponsors Illegal Alien Smuggling Bill
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is sponsoring a bill to stiffen penalties for people involved in smuggling illegal aliens into the U.S. for profit.
Jasper Mayor Looks At Government Reform Recommendations
(JASPER) - Jasper Mayor Bill Schmitt says he will study all the government reform recommendations released this week by a blue ribbon commission before passing judgment.
Judy O'Bannon Endorses Schellinger
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former Indiana first lady Judy O’Bannon is endorsing Jim Schellinger in the Democratic primary race for governor.
Rokita Blames Media Ignorance For Election Imperfections
(UNDATED) - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita says many changes affect elections throughout Indiana.
Rep. Hill Adds Child Safety Tips To Website
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill has added a page to his website to help Hoosiers prevent child exploitation.
Huckabee Comment Alarms Ryan White's Mother
(DES MOINES, IOWA) - The mother of Ryan White, the Indiana teenager whose life-ending battle with aids in the 1980s engrossed the nation, wants to meet with Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
Gov. Kernan And Justice Shepard Release Commission Report On Reform
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former Governor Joe Kernan and Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard, co-chairs of the Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform, today released the commission’s report, “Streamlining Local Government: We’Ve Got To Stop Governing Like This.”
Property Tax Reform Takes A Road Trip
(EVANSVILLE ) - Property tax reform hearings have hit the road.
Daniels' Tax Plan Hits Resistance In Legislature
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Legislative leaders from both parties generally gave Governor Mitch Daniels’ property tax reduction plan a warm reception when he announced it in October.
"Stop Governing Like This" Says State Commission
(STATEHOUSE) - A blue-ribbon commission on making local government more efficient will announce its recommendations Tuesday morning.
Muncie Candidates Prepare For Mayor Seat
(MUNCIE) - As a recount begins in the Muncie mayor’s race, both candidates are getting ready for office.
Dickinson Steps Down From House Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another state representative has resigned.
8 Days Scheduled For Muncie Recount
(MUNCIE) - Officials will have eight days to complete a recount in Muncie’s mayoral race.
Property Assessments Discussed In Senate
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The state senate is holding hearings on a bill to consolidate property assessing at the county level, eliminating the office of an elected township assessor.
Indiana House Race Shaping Up
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The field is taking shape in two Indianapolis districts that will help determine who controls the Indiana House next year.
Daylong Summit Focuses On Future Of U.S. Energy
(ROANOKE, W.VA.) - Officials from leading energy producing states are getting a chance today to vent about congressional inaction on America’s energy future.
Councilman Points The Finger At Another
(OXFORD, IND.) - A town councilman in Oxford says two felony convictions could prevent another councilman from taking office.
Terre Haute Recount Underway
(TERRE HAUTE) - A recount is underway in the Terre Haute mayor’s race.
Hearings For Property Tax Reforms Underway
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee has kicked off a series of hearings on property tax reforms.
Hearing Postponed For Fort Wayne Mayoral Candidate
(FORT WAYNE) - A judge has postponed until early February a hearing on nine criminal indictments against defeated Fort Wayne mayoral candidate Matt Kelty.
Hill, Nebraska Congressman Help Push New CAFE Standards
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Area Congressman Baron Hill has announced a bill he and fellow Nebraska Congressman Lee Terry have been working on should make it through the house and raise “CAFE” standards for automobile manufacturers.
Terre Haute Recount Will Go On
(TERRE HAUTE) - A recount for the Terre Haute mayor’s race will begin Monday morning.
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