Hoosier Happenings

Evan Bayh will appear on “The View”

ABC said Evan Bayh will be a guest next week on “The View,” his first live talk show appearance since announcing he won’t seek re-election to the U.S. Senate.


Todd Rokita wants better redistricting

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is calling on Indiana House Democrats to act on a bill passed by the Senate that will place new guidelines on redistricting.


Indiana State Police receives too many recruit applications

Indiana State Police said they’ve received so many applications from potential recruits that it exceeded their e-mail capacity.


$20 million dollars given to Indy pedestrian trail

The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving $20 million in stimulus funding to build an eight-mile Indianapolis biking and pedestrian trail connecting parks, museums, cultural districts and other attractions.


Voting centers set for every county in Indiana

Every county could have Election Day vote centers under legislation the Indiana Senate has kept alive.


Gambling revenues will be given to East Chicago

East Chicago Mayor George Pabey says casino revenues that have for years been paid to a development company will be paid directly to the city in the future.


­— AP REPORTS