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Wells County Councilman To Fill In For Ford
(BLUFFTON) - A Wells County councilman will fill the seat of the late David Ford in the State Senate.
Indy Reassessment Battle Heats Back Up
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There could be another lawsuit over Indy’s latest stab at reassessment.
Carson Sets Up Shop At Local Deli
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s newest congressman is putting a new spin on the town meeting back home.
Steve Carter Will Not Run For Re-Election
(UNDATED) - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter says he will not run for another term in office.
Property Tax Reform Bill Signed, Governor Praises House Speaker
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels has formally signed the property-tax reform bill he pushed through the General Assembly.
Rep. Hill: No Tolls On New Ohio River Bridges
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - An Indiana congressman says he doesn’t like the plan moving through the Kentucky legislature that would allow tolls on two planned Ohio River bridges.
Daniels Signs "Proof Of Insurance" Bill
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels has signed a measure into law that would make it necessary for those caught without auto insurance to prove in the future that they are now insured.
Former Congressman Says U.S. Must Play Nice With Others
(UNDATED) - Former 9th District Congressman Lee Hamilton says the United States must quit trying to solve every problem in the world and instead, learn to work with others.
Governor Signs "Tarra's Law" Into Effect
(CAMBRIDGE CITY) - Judges and prosecutors will have more control over bail for sexually violent predators since Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill known as “Tarra’s Law.”
Daniels Vetos Changes In Teacher Certification
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels has vetoed his first bill of the legislative session, rejecting a proposal to loosen teacher certification requirements.
Indiana Wineries May Get Thumbs Up To Up Production
(STATEHOUSE) - Farm wineries and direct wine sellers would be able to double their shipments of wine under a bill now on the governor’s desk.
Indiana Immigration Bill May Miss Deadline
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill to crack down on companies that hire illegal immigrants appears to be in limbo as it nears Friday’s deadline for the legislative session to end.
Deal Reached On Property Tax Plan?
(STATEHOUSE) - Democratic and Republican negotiators have reached agreement on a plan to cut and cap property taxes and leaders have been explaining a deal on property-tax relief to their members.
Could Big Ten Tournament Spur Faster Agreement On Tax Plan?
(STATEHOUSE) - There could be a basketball subplot to the rush to find agreement on property tax relief.
Buyer: Extend Old Farm Bill So New One Can Be Finalized
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer wants to tell his constituents he is helping work on the Farm Bill extension that is currently before the house.
Taxpayers Talk To Gov. Daniels
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Dozens of taxpayers are urging Gov. Mitch Daniels to keep up the late-session push for property tax relief.
Bill Could Criminalize Not Helping Motorist In Crash You're Involved In
(STATEHOUSE) - It sounds like legislating common sense, but a proposed state law would require a motorist involved in an accident to stop at the scene, notify police and offer reasonable assistance to a person trapped in the vehicle.
Legislature Not Done With Pull Tabs Bill
(STATEHOUSE) - The legislature may not be done with pull tabs.
Indiana Immigration Bill Hits More Snags
(STATEHOUSE) - There’s a bipartisan deal on a bill cracking down on illegal immigration — but there’s a big catch.
Bayh Promotes Domestic Military Manufacturing At Magnet Shop Stop
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Keeping jobs in Indiana. That’s what US Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) touted on a Monday-morning stop at a magnet factory in Indianapolis.
Chinese Delegation Visit Ballard's Indy Office
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An 18-member Chinese delegation visiting the U.S. stopped by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s office to learn about performance measurement and budgeting reforms.
Pence Visits Afghanistan, Cautions Against Poppy Seed Destruction
(UNDATED) - 6th District Congressman Mike Pence is cautiously optimistic about U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq following his recent trip to the region.
State Senator Resigning, Moving To South Carolina
(WESTFIELD) - A Republican state senator is resigning.
State Senator Ford Dies At 59
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State Senator David Ford has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ford was a Republican from Hartford City.
Tougher Peanlties For Selling Alcohol To Minors
(STATEHOUSE) - Legislators believe they’ve struck a blow against underage drinking, with a bill now on its way to Governor Daniels.
Bayh Asks For Veterans Benefits Boost
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh has written a letter to Senate leaders asking for an increase in funding for the Veterans Benefits Administration.
Pull Tab Legislation Passes House
(STATEHOUSE) - The House has voted to legalize pull-tab gambling in Indiana taverns, leaving it to Governor Daniels to either sign or veto the bill.
Indiana Senate Turns Focus To Local Bugets With Tax Caps
(STATEHOUSE) - Negotiators on a property-tax relief bill have turned their attention to how to cushion the blow for local governments worried about the tax dollars they’ll lose.
Bayh Files "C.J.'s Law", Requires Weather Radios In Mobile Homes
(UNDATED) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is introducing a bill that would require mobile homes to come equipped with weather radios to alert families of dangerous weather.
U.S. House To Decide Fate Of Delta Queen
(EVANSVILLE) - The fate of the Grand Old Dame Of The Rivers…The Delta Queen could be decided this week.
Bill Allows For County Commission Reorganization
(INDIANAPOLIS) - County commissioners could be replaced with a single county executive under a bill passed by the House.
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