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IPCA Representatives Meet With Congressmen

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:16:54 -0500

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Representatives of the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (IPCA) met with members of the Indiana congressional delegation in Washington D.C. Thursday to discuss the spiraling gasoline prices.

Buyer Calls For Arctic Oil Drilling

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:21:01 -0500

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - An Indiana congressman is promoting a bill which he says would lessen the country's dependence on foreign oil.

Ball State Receives Grant To Assist With Voting Systems

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:23:07 -0500

(MUNCIE) - When you buy a home computer, you do your homework so you feel more confident about your choice.

Daniels To Speak At Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:40:19 -0500

(WAVELAND) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will make remarks at a ribbon cutting in Waveland this morning.

Buck Chimes In On Feticide Law

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:38:20 -0500

(UNDATED) - As the original author of Indiana's feticide law, District 21 State Senator Jim Buck says the issue of viability needs to be re-addressed.

IU Professor Says Justice Dept. Upsetting Checks And Balances

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:31:03 -0500

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - An Indiana University law professor has testified before Congress about the reported withholding of information from Congress and the American public by the Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel.

Buck Sworn Into State Senate Seat

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:28:05 -0500

(STATEHOUSE) - Kokomo Republican Jim Buck has become the newest member of the Indiana Senate.

Brizzi: Unborn Child Should Be Considered A Person In Murder Cases

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi wants state law changed so an unborn child is considered a person under the state's murder statute.

Buck Takes Over State Senate Seat

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:24:02 -0500

(KOKOMO) - Jim Buck won has become the next Indiana District 21 state senator, taking a seat held by Jeff Drozda since 2002.

Kernan Disappointed At Legislators Delay On Ammendments

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:13:48 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A crash in Carmel which killed four people could become an emotional talking point in the debate over local government reform.

Lugar Talks European Energy Strategy

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:28:38 -0500

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar says NATO needs to lead the way in helping European countries work together on a common energy strategy.

Drozda Calls It Quits, Transfers To South Carolina

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:48:38 -0500

(WESTFIELD) - A well-known state senator is officially done.

Firefigher And Police Officer Sentenced In Voting Fraud Case

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:41:37 -0500

(CROWN POINT) - A firefighter and police officer from East Chicago have been sentenced to two months' probation after pleading guilty to misconduct in the city's 2003 mayoral primary.

Drozda Stepping Down, Headed To South Carolina

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:43:41 -0500

(STATEHOUSE) - State Senator Jeff Drozda will officially resign his position today.

Fort Wayne Mayor Rides Political Roller Coaster

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:30:38 -0500

(FORT WAYNE) - In just 100 days, Mayor Tom Henry has had a pretty wild ride.