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State legislator defends supporting daughter's client
April 15, 2013
Associated PressA powerful Indiana House Republican on Monday defended his decision to support a Utah company his daughter represents as a
Statehouse lobbyist, one week after Gov. Mike Pence placed a hold on state aid to a company run by the lawmaker's son.
MoreSenate budget expected to boost road funding
April 3, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinLocal governments and road builders are optimistic that the Indiana Senate's version of the state budget, set to debut Thursday,
will mirror the House's $500 million increase for road building.
MorePurdue moving to trim its federal lobbying costs
March 20, 2013
Associated PressPurdue University is planning to trim its federal lobbying costs and downsize its Washington, D.C., office by cutting ties
with an outside lobbying firm.
MoreCasinos bet $19M at Statehouse with mixed results
March 16, 2013
Associated PressThe gambling industry spent more than $19 million lobbying at the Indiana Statehouse from 2000-2012, according to reports
filed online by the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission.
MoreDaniels says he won't lobby for Purdue this session
January 25, 2013
Associated PressPurdue University President Mitch Daniels says he won't be lobbying state lawmakers on Purdue's behalf this session
because it's too soon after his departure from the governor's office.
MorePence taps former lawmaker Espich as top lobbyist
November 29, 2012
Associated PressIndiana Gov.-elect Mike Pence has tapped Jeff Espich, a retired lawmaker with four decades of legislative experience, to guide
his agenda through the Statehouse.
MoreState Chamber outlines priorities for legislative session
November 19, 2012
Scott OlsonEconomic development typically tops the chamber's agenda, and for the upcoming session the pro-business organization is backing
Gov.-elect Mike Pence's idea for a new state-sponsored research institute.
MoreFreshman wave shifts dynamics of Indiana House
November 10, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinElection Day brought 24 new members to the House of Representatives. That huge freshman wave, plus the return of 18 reps who
were newly elected in 2010, means 42 percent of the House will begin the 2013 session with two years of experience or less.
MoreMass-transit advocates make headway in new Legislature
November 7, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe $1.3 billion transit plan for Hamilton and Marion counties is one of a few lingering issues — along with Sunday
alcohol sales and a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage — likely to appear before lawmakers in 2013.
MoreFormer IU Health exec joining Bose Public Affairs
October 2, 2012
Sam Odle, who retired from Indiana University Health in July as chief operating officer, is joining the local lobbying firm
as a senior policy adviser, representing clients in the health care and life sciences sectors.
MoreDaniels still waiting on lobbying decision
August 4, 2012
Associated PressQuestions remain whether Indiana's governor will be covered by the state's "revolving door" law when he becomes president
of Purdue University. State ethics rules require a one year cool-down period for public officials after leaving office, preventing
them from working as lobbyists.
MorePlanned Parenthood of Indiana brings on new lobbyists
December 17, 2011
IBJ StaffThe new hires could be important following last year’s legislative session, in which state lawmakers passed a law to
cut off Medicaid funding to groups that offer abortions.
MoreLilly spent $1.9M lobbying feds in first quarter
August 21, 2011
Associated PressEli Lilly and Co. spent $1.9 million lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, focusing on the health care overhaul
and overseas pricing reform, among many other issues.
MoreEducation battle unleashed torrents of money in Indiana
August 20, 2011
J.K. WallEducation reformers dramatically outspent opponents on lobbying, advertising and grass-roots campaigning during the past legislative
session.
MoreWellPoint spent $1.3M on federal lobbying in 2nd quarter
August 18, 2011
Associated PressWellPoint lobbied on issues tied to the overhaul's implementation and regulations for accountable care organizations,
which are networks of hospitals, doctors, rehabilitation centers and other providers that coordinate a patient's care.
MoreChambers of commerce take bigger role in politics
May 30, 2011
Associated PressAfter years of advocating pro-business positions, many chambers are taking the next step and issuing endorsements in hopes
of ensuring business-friendly mayors get elected.
MoreGregg's lobbying record doesn't worry Democrats
May 17, 2011
Associated PressMany of the same Democrats who blasted Republican Sen. Dan Coats last year for his time spent as a federal lobbyist are backing
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, who's a registered lobbyist in Indiana.
MoreDemocratic lawmakers leave Indiana, block labor bill
February 22, 2011
Associated PressIndiana House Democrats took a page from the playbook of their counterparts in Wisconsin on Tuesday, refusing to show up and
at least temporarily blocking a Republican-backed labor bill.
MoreLobbying commission fires executive director after leave
February 11, 2011
IBJ StaffThe Indiana Lobby Registration Commission on Thursday fired its executive director after placing her on leave without explanation
in mid-January.
MoreFormer Sen. Bayh joining Washington, D.C., law firm
January 31, 2011
Associated PressThe firm of McGuireWoods announced Monday that former Sen. Evan Bayh would be a partner and strategic advisor to domestic
and international clients on public policy matters.
MoreExecs from WellPoint, peers meet to hone health-law lobby
January 31, 2011
Bloomberg NewsTop executives from WellPoint Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. are meeting almost monthly with their counterparts from Aetna
Inc., Cigna Corp. and Humana Inc. in an informal lobbying alliance aimed at blunting parts of the health-care law, say sources
with knowledge of the sessions.
MoreState lobbying commission sidelines executive director
January 19, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indiana Lobby Registration Commission placed Executive Director and general counsel Sarah Nagy on paid leave Monday, the
day before a busy filing day for the state's lobbyists.
MoreVAUGHN: Ethics reform is riddled with loopholes
January 8, 2011
Julia Vaughn / Special to IBJWhen the Indiana General Assembly reconvened earlier this month, legislators were greeted by a huge cadre of lobbyists all
wanting the same thing: their attention and support for whatever issue the lobbyist is pushing.
MoreDrugmakers seek Republican allies to defeat cost-cutting panel
November 15, 2010
Bloomberg NewsPharmaceutical firms led by Eli Lilly are trying to eliminate a government panel aimed at controlling Medicare spending seven
months after they supported the health-care overhaul that created it.
MoreDemocrats charge conflict in parking meter deal
September 22, 2010
Scott OlsonA city lobbyist who also is registered to lobby for Affiliated Computer Services Inc., which was chosen to receive a 50-year
lease deal to manage meter operations, says he was not involved in the deal.
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Same kind of Luddites who oppose I-69. Guessing their 501(c)(4) application probably sailed right through the IRS.
It hurts me that Indianapolis is turning into Chicago south with the rampant corruption that exists in our local government. Favors and money being passed back and forth like candy.
With Kravitz's huge ego I'm sure he would be confident in his ability to lower the quality of arts coverage to the mediocre level to which the STAR aspires overall. Besides, coverage of the arts is largely nonideological and requires that opinion be based on knowledge, which would disqualify the vast majority of the dwindling staff.
I wonder which of the altruistic industry/civic leaders who are promoting this plan have tied up cheap land purchase options on the "prime waterfront real estate" surrounding this future reservoir?
I'm sorry but what are Abdul's credentials for giving legal advice and opinions? Paul Ogden and Gary Welsh would be much better candidates.