Stories tagged with "politics"

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

Council panel not happy with bid to rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the city’s water... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM in Politics & Government

Palin signs books for 1,000 at store by Carrie Ritchie

6:12 p.m. — Kind and generous People who met former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tonight at a Noblesville Borders, to get her autograph on her new book, came from the bookstore... – Nov 19, 2009 at 6:29 PM in Noblesville

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife arrested for drunken driving by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s wife was arrested Wednesday evening on a drunken-driving charge, Lugar’s office said today. Charlene Lugar’s... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Politics & Government

FAA says computer problem is fixed by indystar

ATLANTA — A problem with the FAA system that collects airline flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide today, the second time in 15 months that a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM in Nation & World

$4M grant to aid Indiana autoworkers by indystar

Indiana has won a $4 million federal grant to lead an effort with Michigan and Ohio to help laid-off autoworkers find jobs in the renewable-energy industry and related... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:07 AM in Business

Hundreds cheer Palin in Michigan by indystar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM in Politics & Government

Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan plans return to Vietnamese prison by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan is planning a trip to Vietnam next year, returning there for the first time since his release as a prisoner of war. Kernan... – Nov 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM in Politics & Government

Former Indiana excise officer sues over his firing by Heather Gillers

Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed after reporting bad behavior Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed, punished, denied opportunities and eventually fired by the Indiana State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Marion County

Ind. judge survives threat of filibuster by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Politics & Government

Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open by indystar

NEW YORK — Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is “not on my radar,” but wouldn’t rule out playing some role in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM in Politics & Government

Indiana lawmakers to give early hearings to property tax cap, lobby reform by Mary Beth

The Indiana General Assembly will get a running start on the 2010 session, holding December hearings on some key issues. As lawmakers held their one-day organizational meeting... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:09 PM in Politics & Government

Officials tonight to eye IFD, Lawrence Twp. fire merger by Kevin Oneal

The first formal step toward the potential consolidation of the Lawrence Township Fire Department and the Indianapolis Fire Department is expected to happen this evening. At a... – Nov 17, 2009 at 2:05 PM in Marion County

Indiana death row inmate waives clemency review by indystar

Condemned killer Matthew Eric Wrinkles has made up his mind to die and refused to seek clemency from Gov. Mitch Daniels before his Dec. 11 execution, his lawyers said today.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Crime & Courts

Institute: Indiana may need to face tax hike by Marybeth Schneider

Legislators need to hold the line on spending and even potentially consider ways to increase state revenues, perhaps through a tax increase, the leader of the Indiana Fiscal Policy... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Politics & Government

Richmond customers line up for 'Going Rogue' by indystar

RICHMOND, Ind. — She’s not yet as big a bookseller as Harry Potter, but Sarah Palin has her own form of magic, a new book already on best-seller lists even though it... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:08 AM in Politics & Government

Alaskans eager for Sarah Palin book release by indystar

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin’s book is highly anticipated in her home state — but she’s no Harry Potter. David Cheezem, co-owner of Fireside Books in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 7:51 AM in Politics & Government

Palin talks kids, campaign on ‘Oprah’ by indystar

Following are highlights from today’s Oprah show, featuring former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Topics included her acceptance of Sen. John McCain’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Politics & Government

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Indiana state workers get layoff notices by Mary Beth

State government began laying off employees today in order to cut costs. The Department of Administration this morning began telling 33 employees that they no longer will have... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM in Politics & Government