Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he’d sign legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor Day
if the General Assembly approves the proposal.
A pilot project is providing jobs for 70 ex-convicts, with their $10-an-hour wages covered
by Uncle Sam for six months. City officials hope they can then transition into other jobs or receive recommendations that
help them to find other work.
Key measures cleared their chambers of origin by the Feb. 3 deadline.
Rating Ballard on his promises to master basics including snow removal and fixing potholes.
New revenue figures show Indiana tax collections fell $75 million short of expectations in January.
Indianapolis’ Metropolitan Development Commission sets $667,500 minimum price for the long-vacant property at Meridian and
32nd Streets.
The big question for many politicians isn’t about ethics. Rather, it’s whether to shell out $800 per ticket, plus hotel costs
and airfare.
Daniels’ schedule includes some economic development meetings and a meeting with members of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host
Committee.
House Minority Leader Brian Bosma says he’ll fight any efforts to pass legislation allowing the state’s riverboat casinos
to move inland.
State government overreacted in its attempts to reign in construction costs, and should seek middle ground
Former Senator Dan Coats said he was re-entering politics because he is increasingly alarmed and frustrated about the direction of the country.
The first half of a short session will close Wednesday, meaning bills must have passed out of either the House or Senate to
stay alive. Legislation regarding unemployment taxes and township-government reform easily met that deadline.
The added exemptions include bars, taverns, tobacco shops and fraternal clubs such as American Legion posts.
The Indiana House has passed a bill that would ban texting or sending e-mails while driving. The House voted 95-3 for the
bill Tuesday and sent it to the Senate for consideration.
The Indiana Senate could vote by midweek on legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor
Day.
The administration of Gov. Mitch Daniels is backing away from a plan to cut in half the budget for state inspections of meat
processors after complaints that it would drive some plants out of business and hurt small farmers.
Republican Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is running for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime Congressman
Steve Buyer.
Democratic Rep. Charlie Brown of Gary says he will keep pursuing a bill that would ban smoking in most public places.
Members of the Indiana General Assembly face a key mid-session deadline this week. Wednesday is the deadline for bills to
pass their house of origin and be sent to the opposite chamber.
Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer announced Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall and will leave Congress after
18 years because his wife is ill.
