Attorney General asks high court to hear candidacy dispute
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked the state Supreme Court to decide whether Charlie White can remain secretary of state.
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Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers
Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.
Indiana Supreme Court will hear IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether Gov. Mitch Daniels must appear for a deposition and testify in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the cancelled IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
Indiana schools chief Bennett gears up for re-election bid
String of controversial reforms draw campaign contributions, ire of opponents.
Indiana House Dem leader hints at another walkout
Patrick Bauer, the leader of Indiana’s House Democrats, hinted Wednesday that party lawmakers may walk out for the second year in a row to oppose the same Republican-led right-to-work bill thwarted last year by their five-week boycott.
Daniels rescinds crowd limits at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has rescinded new Statehouse security rules that put a 3,000-person limit on the number of people allowed in the building at any one time.
Indiana lawmaker: Online tax could replace estate tax
State Sen. Luke Kenley is floating the idea of using an online sales tax to help replace revenue that wouldn't be collected if a proposal to eliminate the state's inheritance tax becomes law.
Daniels outlines agenda for General Assembly
In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Mitch Daniels discusses his goals for the General Assembly, which convenes Wednesday. Among them: Implement a statewide smoking ban, make Indiana a right-to-work state, and end what he calls “credit creep” for college students.
White asking to stay in office during appeal
A Marion County judge issued an order Dec. 22 ousting Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White because he was improperly registered as a candidate when he ran for office in 2010.
Daniels to focus on job creation Super Bowl weekend
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and state job-creation officials will tackle Super Bowl weekend by entertaining corporate executives with the potential to bring more jobs to the state – but the governor has purchased his own ticket for the game.
Daniels: Lawmakers will decide on more state fair money
Gov. Mitch Daniels will push for more money for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse, but lawmakers will have to decide how much.
UPDATE: Daniels places Litebox rollout on his ‘Oops List’
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is placing his early endorsement of a company that plans to make giant mobile LED screens on a list of mistakes he keeps in his office.
Anderson mayor resigns, takes back police job
A central Indiana city's mayor has resigned with less than a week left to go in his term. Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon submitted his resignation at a safety board meeting Monday.
Amid leadership issues, Indiana Dems fight over future
Before he changed his mind, Dan Parker’s decision to step down as party chairman was seen by many as an opportunity to find fresh blood to lead Democrats through fights to win back the governor's office and a U.S. Senate seat next year.
AG to appeal judge’s order removing secretary of state
Attorney General Greg Zoeller isn't waiting for the Indiana Recount Commission to ask for an appeal of a judge's order throwing out Republican Secretary of State Charlie White's election.
UPDATE: House passes payroll tax cut for Obama’s signature
Congress on Friday approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for 160 million workers and unemployment benefits for millions, handing President Barack Obama a convincing victory for his jobs agenda.
UPDATE: Judge throws out secretary of state election
An attorney for Charlie White said "he's not going anywhere" despite a judge's ruling Thursday that the embattled Indiana Republican secretary of state be removed from office because he was improperly registered as a candidate.
Judge rules Charlie White ineligible for candidacy
A Marion County judge has ruled that Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to be a candidate and the office should go to Democrat Vop Osili, his challenger in the 2010 election.
Grand jury indicts City-County Councilor Paul Bateman
The indictment charges the Democrat and associates used a charitable foundation to obtain money from a doctor that was to be used for investments, but instead went toward vehicles, entertainment and travel for themselves and others.
Judge refuses to dismiss voter fraud charges against White
Hamilton Superior Court Judge Steven Nation says Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White must face trial on criminal charges including voter fraud that could lead to his removal from office.