Pence’s policy silence may be smart politics
One of Rep. Mike Pence's first campaign promises, made the day before he kicked off his campaign for governor last month, was that he won't talk policy until after the May 2012 Republican primary.
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Pence comes home to Indiana to fight Washington
Pence launched his campaign for governor Saturday with a promise to fight health care reform and federal climate change legislation.
Hubbard tapped to advise Pawlenty
Al Hubbard, the Indianapolis businessman who led a White House economic panel during President George W. Bush’s administration, has thrown his support to Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty.
Impact of new Indiana voucher law may not be felt for years
Parents, schools need time to sift details, experts say.
Indiana GOP chair: Daniels to help shape 2012 debate
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will continue to influence the national debate surrounding the 2012 presidential campaign even though he isn't a candidate, the leader of Indiana's Republican Party said Monday.
Daniels ends speculation, decides against run for presidency
In overnight e-mail to supporters, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels cites family considerations as reason he will stay out of race.
Daniels says U.S. debt threatens American dream
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels believes tackling the national debt should be a focus of anyone running for the White House.
Governor vetoes forfeiture legislation
Gov. Mitch Daniels has vetoed legislation that would have sent the bulk of funds seized from criminals to prosecutors and police, rather than the Indiana Common School Fund.
Daniels signs measure changing Indiana alcohol ID law
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed several more bills into law, including one that will no longer require everyone buying carryout alcohol to show identification regardless of age.
Daniels’ wife mum about White House plans
Cheri Daniels’ speech Thursday night, closely watched because it was a rare high-profile appearance at a political setting for a woman known for her aversion to the spotlight, focused on topics such as her love of the state fair and all things farming.
UPDATE: Judge allows state to cut Planned Parenthood funds
Indiana won a key victory in its fight to cut off public funding for Planned Parenthood on Wednesday when a federal judge refused to block a tough new abortion law from taking effect.
Democrats aim to recover from ‘disaster’ session
As Indiana’s Republican lawmakers and GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels celebrate huge agenda victories, Democrats are trying to move past a legislative session that was devastating to them and their supporters.
Daniels to decide on White House bid within weeks
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is on an East Coast trip this week, says he’ll decide within weeks whether to run for president.
Weakened immigration bill clears Legislature
Businesses that hire illegal immigrants could have some Indiana state tax credits revoked under a proposal that’s been approved by the Legislature.
Bills that passed, failed in this year’s General Assembly
A look at some major legislation considered this year by the Indiana General Assembly.
Daniels to sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday he will sign restrictive abortion legislation and make Indiana the first state to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood, a move likely to boost his credentials among social conservatives as he considers whether to run for president.
Lawmakers approve 40 as Indiana alcohol ID age
Indiana's law requiring everyone—regardless of age—to provide identification when buying carry-out alcohol would be changed under a proposal approved by state legislators.
Bosma to return $10,000 Durham donation
Fair Finance's trustee says Bosma has agreed to return a $10,000 contribution from Durham. Meanwhile, Carl Brizzi, another big recipient of Durham donations, is in settlement discussions with the trustee.
Indiana budget deal includes Daniels-backed refund
Indiana lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a new $28 billion state budget that would give slight funding increases to schools without raising taxes, leave the state with more than $1 billion in reserves and give taxpayers refunds if the state takes in more money than it needs.
Contentious bills complicate possible Daniels bid
As Indiana's Republican governor mulls a presidential run in 2012, his home state is becoming a showcase of conservative ideas, poised to create the nation's broadest private school voucher system and become the first to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood.