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"Cooling Off" Bill Approved By House
(INDIANAPOLIS) - People arrested for domestic violence would have to spend at least eight hours in jail to “cool off” under a bill unanimously approved by the Indiana House.
Buyer, Hill Introduce Significant New Bills In Congress
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Both of our area congressmen have announced their making of waves recently on Capitol Hill.
Circuit Breaker Passes House Despite Daniels' Disapproval
(STATEHOUSE) - The circuit breaker property tax cap amendment to the state Constitution passed in the house.
Bayh Pushes Manufacturing Extension Partnership Funding
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh has written a letter to senate budget committee leaders asking for the inclusion of $122-million dollars for the manufacturing extension partnership in the fiscal year 2009 budget resolution.
Pull-Tab Gambling Closer To Reality
(STATEHOUSE) - Pull-tabs gambling in bars and taverns is a step closer to reality. Pull-tabs are already allowed at charitable fraternal organizations or clubs.
New Voting Machines Pass The Test
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Voting machines for the March 11th special election were put to the test Monday and passed with flying colors.
Senate Democrats Propose EZ Homestead Credit
(STATEHOUSE) - The Indiana Senate Democratic caucus is proposing a property tax relief model based on a homeowner’s ability to pay.
Howey Report Reveals Possible May Primary Numbers
(UNDATED) - As the May primary election gets closer, Indiana is becoming more relevant in the presidential primary.
Complete May 2008 Area Candidate Listing
All names as to be listed on ballot.
Italics indicate incumbent.
Bloomington Senator Concerned Over Daniels Property Tax Plan
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Senate Democrats want to throw out Governor Daniels’ property-tax plan and start from scratch.
Illegal Immigration Proposal Alive Again At Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bid to crack down on illegal immigration is alive again, despite bitter protests from House Republicans.
First lady Daniels Names New Chief Of Staff
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Columbus native and Indiana University alumnus Julie Aud has been named First Lady Cheri Daniels’ Chief of Staff.
Congressman Pence Files For Re-Election
(UNDATED) - Indiana Congressman Mike Pence officially filed for re-election as a candidate for congress in the 6th district.
Republicans Gear Up For McCain Visit In Indy
(UNDATED) - The Indiana GOP is gearing up for presidential hopeful John McCain’s visit today.
Hoosier Blogger Tries To Get McCain Thrown Off Ballot
(UNDATED) - A Democratic blogger wants John McCain thrown off Indiana’s Republican primary ballot.
Daniels Signs Great Lakes Compact
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels Wednesday signed the first bill of the 2008 general session to pass both sides into law.
Hillary Clinton Files For May Primary
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has filed necessary petitions to be on Indiana’s May 6 primary ballot.
Property Tax Cap On Income, Not Value Of Home Say House Democrats
(INDIANAPOLIS) - House Democrats are expected to endorse a major change in proposals to cap property tax bills for homeowners.
Carter Testifies Before House Committee
(STATEHOUSE) - The state’s attorney general testified on two bills before a House committee Tuesday.
Primary To Choose Democrat Opposition In Govenor's Race
(UNDATED) - It’s official: Democrats will have a primary battle to choose their nominee to face Governor Mitch Daniels.
Bill Would Establish Central Voting Centers Instead Of Neighborhood Precincts
(EVANSVILLE) - A bill that would make changes in the way Hoosiers vote is making it’s way through the state legislature this year.
Illegal Immigration Bill Gets Changed In State House
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A House committee has advanced a bill to crack down on companies hiring illegal immigrants but made some changes to it.
Hill Files Papers For Reelection Bid
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Ninth District Congressman Baron Hill has filed the paperwork for his reelection bid.
McCain To Make Campaign Stop In Indy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - John McCain, the all-but-certain republican presidential nominee, will make a campaign stop in Indianapolis Friday.
Senate Committee Approvals Legislation To Fight "STOLI"
(STATEHOUSE) - An Indiana Senate committee has advanced legislation that would crack down on a dangerous form of life insurance called “STOLI”—“Stranger Originated Life Insurance”.
Foster Care Siblings Protected With New Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A House committee has approved a bill guaranteeing siblings in foster care the right to visit each other.
Illegal Alien Bill Gets It's Day In The House
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill to yank the licenses of businesses who hire illegal aliens has finally gotten a hearing in the House, but it’ll need two more to advance to a vote.
Rokita Makes Touch Screens Available For Special Congressional Election
(INDIANAPOLIS) - After receiving a letter from Secretary of State Todd Rokita, the Marion County Election Board has agreed to provide touch- screen voting machines at all locations for the special election for the 7th Congressional District on March 11th.
Presidential Candidates Sign Up For May Primary
(UNDATED) - Six presidential candidates have turned in petition signatures to get their names on Indiana’s primary ballot.
"Creation Sciene" Supporter Joins Congressional Race
(EVANSVILLE) - The developer of a web site that promotes “creation science”’ has entered the race for southwestern Indiana’s 8th congressional district.
Indy Mayor Supports "Circuit Breaker" Property Tax Cut
(STATEHOUSE) - A proposed property-tax “circuit breaker” would shave millions off taxpayers’ bills, but it would also shave local budgets by about five-percent.
Indiana Likely To Sign Great Lakes Compact
(UNDATED) - Indiana is close to joining an eight-state agreement to protect the Great Lakes water supply.
Senator Delph Pushes Immigration Bill
(STATEHOUSE) - State Senator Mike Delph of Carmel filed an immigration bill aimed at punishing those who harbor, transport or employ illegal immigrants. It’s modeled after similar laws in four other states.
Senator Bayh Supports Andre Carson
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is supporting 7th Congressional District Democratic candidate Andre Carson.
Millions Lost After Replacing Voting Machines
(UNDATED) - Four Indiana counties are out a million dollars, after their voting-machine supplier went broke.
Opposing Political Views And A Happy Marriage?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - If rival political consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin can have a happy marriage, so can you.
Four Dems Running For Carson's Seat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democrats now have a four-way race for Julia Carson’s old congressional seat.
Tax Relief Could Help, But Also Hurt Schools And Local Governments
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The powerful Senate Tax Committee considering a property tax reform plan has been listening to hours of testimony from taxpayers, school representatives and local government officials.
Independent Candidate Announces Governor Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Once there were three, now there are four—gubernatorial candidates that is. Steve Bonney has announced an independent run for governor.
Former Indy Mayor Endorses McCain
(ARLINGTON, VA.) - Former Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith has endorsed John McCain for president.
House Speaker Calls Primary Bumps "Ridiculous"
(UNDATED) - 24 states go to the polls Tuesday to vote for president, choosing about half the delegates for the entire campaign. Indiana won’t be among them.
Skillman To Visit South Central Mexico
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford native Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has announced her leading a trade mission south of the border.
Hoosiers Donate Most To Clinton Campaign
(UNDATED) - When it comes to backing Democrats running for the presidential nod, Hoosiers are giving their financial support to the senator from New York.
Another Democrat Tosses In Congressional Run Hat
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another Democrat steps into the race to fill the seat of late Congresswoman Julia Carson.
Property-Tax Reform Remains Intact Despite Disagreements
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Most of Governor Daniels’ property-tax reform plan is still intact at the legislature’s halfway point, but it’s becoming clear where the sticking points will be.
Help Sought In Muncie Mayor Election Investigation
(MUNCIE) - Delaware County officials have requested the state help investigate the November Muncie mayor election.
Daniels Reelection Campaign Official With Petition
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Mitch Daniels is officially a candidate for reelection as governor.
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