March 30, 2011
Associated PressA new report says Hamilton and Boone counties are among the healthiest in Indiana, while Marion ranks among the worst.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressSen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, the chairman of an Indiana Senate committee, said he might call for a vote on the proposal at
the Senate Public Policy Committee's April 6 meeting, but that he likely wouldn't allow any amendments.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressTom Swoik, executive director of Illinois Casino Gaming Association, said gambling revenue has dropped 32 percent since the
state's smoking ban was approved. He said the ban has cost state government about $800 million in taxes.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressHouse Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, said the five week "vacation" by House Democrats means lawmakers may
have to work on Fridays and Saturdays. He said representatives would go with little sleep and eat sandwiches and pizza while
working at their desks if necessary to get work done.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressThe Indiana Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly OK'd a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban gay marriage
and civil unions.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressShoppers' worries about juggling rising gas and food prices and other household costs pushed the Consumer Confidence Index
down sharply in March.
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March 29, 2011
Associated PressMore than 330 proposed amendments to the state budget bill were listed online as of Monday night, and Republican House Speaker
Brian Bosma said more are pending.
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March 28, 2011
Associated PressPendleton-based manufacturer Remy International Inc., the former General Motors Co. unit that exited bankruptcy in 2007, has
filed plans to raise up to $100 million through an initial public stock offering.
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March 27, 2011
Associated PressThe state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" wants to become a preferred landing spot for cargo planes, but industry
leaders say Indiana could have a tough time attracting flights from neighboring states because many airports are competing
for the same business and freight companies are resistant to change.
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March 27, 2011
Associated PressIn the weeks ahead, car buyers will have difficulty finding the model they want in certain colors, thousands of auto plant
workers will likely be told to stay home, and companies such as Toyota, Honda and others will lose billions of dollars in
revenue.
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March 24, 2011
Associated PressLegislators from both parties threw cold water Thursday on optimism about a breakthrough ending the month-long boycott by
Indiana House Democrats.
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March 24, 2011
Associated PressA new federal report shows that Indiana residents' personal income grew last year at one of the fastest rates in the nation.
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March 23, 2011
Associated PressHealth advocates will have to live with wide exemptions in a proposed statewide smoking ban because a stricter, more comprehensive
ban wouldn't be able to pass the conservative Senate, the head of a Senate committee said.
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March 23, 2011
Associated PressThe leader of the boycotting Indiana House Democrats returned to the Statehouse on Wednesday for what he called a "very
positive" meeting with Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma.
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March 23, 2011
Associated PressThe Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the amendment on a 7-3 party line vote Wednesday, with Republican senators rejecting
arguments that language prohibiting civil unions could threaten the ability of employers to offer domestic partner benefits.
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March 22, 2011
Associated PressA legislative stalemate in Indiana reached a political milestone on Tuesday as House Democrats stayed away from their jobs
for a 30th consecutive day in what now ranks among the longest Statehouse boycotts in recent U.S. history.
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March 22, 2011
Associated PressState-funded vouchers for private schools and a shift of money to charter schools are necessary steps in the effort to improve
Indiana's education system, the state schools superintendent said Tuesday.
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressThe book is scheduled to come out in September and is being billed by Sentinel as a reminder of "America's urgent
need for limited but more effective government, fiscal discipline at all levels, increased liberty for individuals, and a
restoration of our national greatness."
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressA federal magistrate in California has ordered a former Indiana businessman accused in a $200 million fraud scheme released
on $1 million bond.
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressCoach Ron Hunter has left IUPUI after 17 seasons to take over at Georgia State University, a men’s basketball program
that has struggled through most of its existence.
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressIndiana wants to use its public health savings account program for low-income adults to cover people who will become newly
eligible for Medicaid under the federal health care law beginning in 2014.
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressHouse Speaker Brian Bosma directed Republican committee chairmen to hold meetings starting this week to discuss Senate bills,
even though no official action or votes can be taken until Democrats return and provide the quorum required by the state constitution.
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March 21, 2011
Associated PressAn Indiana state senator is returning campaign contributions from Timothy Durham, a former Indianapolis businessman charged
with running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $200 million.
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March 20, 2011
Associated PressBoth Democrats and Republicans claim the walkout by Indiana House Democrats is rallying support for their side, spurring new
donations and rousing the party faithful.
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March 20, 2011
Associated PressAn Indiana air base that houses the nation's largest fleet of KC135 four-engine tankers will get a high-tech air traffic
control tower next year that supporters say will better serve its growing military, civilian and commercial aviation needs.
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I'm sure there are others, but his name automatically came to my mind
Houdini
magician on the court
STEVE MARTIN - funny magic
It has to be Houdini!