Politics

FairTalk members fight for marriage rights in Ind.

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Monday, Dec. 10,2012 12:42 a.m.

Jean Capler and her partner, Jenny, have been together for 15 years. They go to the movies like any other couple, they go out to breakfast like any other couple and they love each other like any other couple. As two lesbians in the state of Indiana, they cannot get married like any other couple.

Ind. politicians leave legacy as terms expire

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Dec. 10,2012 12:19 a.m.

Two long-time Indiana leaders leaving office this year won’t head quietly into retirement.

Victory Celebration at KRC Banquets & Catering

Young accepts appointment to Congress committee

Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:33 p.m.

Rep. Todd Young, R-9th District, is one of four new appointees to the Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 113th Congress. Young will be the only Indiana representative on the committee.

Pence appoints cabinet members

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 3,2012 11:52 p.m.

Gov.-elect Mike Pence began filling out cabinet positions soon after the Nov. 6 election. Pence will take the reigns from two-term Gov. Mitch Daniels following a Jan. 14 inauguration ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Ind. 2012 voter turnout falls 4 percent

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 2,2012 11:41 p.m.

Fewer Hoosiers voted in this year’s general election than in 2008. About 58 percent of the 4.5 million registered voters in Indiana hit the polls this election season, a slip from 62 percent in 2008.

Ind. conomic development results announced

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Nov. 29,2012 11:34 p.m.

The 220 companies working with the IEDC have already decided to expand or establish new business operations in Indiana, an increase from the 219 decisions announced last year, IEDC spokesperson Katelyn Hancock said.

Porch couches could be axed after code update

Thursday, Nov. 29,2012 11:32 p.m.

Couches, armchairs and futons are among the traditional indoor furniture that dot Bloomington front porches. In the near future, rental property tenants will be banned from using such seating and instead be limited to using only designated outdoor furniture.

Ind. residents to receive tax refunds from surplus

By Claire Wiseman · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 1:33 a.m.

Indiana taxpayers will receive a $111 tax refund just for filing their 2012 income tax returns.

Rep. Welch keeps options open post-election

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 9:34 p.m.

The seven-term state representative lost her reelection bid 59 percent to 41 percent.She said she was disappointed about the prospects of not serving in the Statehouse again but was confident in knowing she did all she could to market herself to potential voters.

Ind. politicians ranked for 2012 voting record, conservative allegiances

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:23 a.m.

The American Conservative Union ranked Indiana state legislators for the first time during the 2012 legislative session.

1st I-69 section opens to public ahead of schedule

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:20 a.m.

The first section of Interstate 69 opened to traffic Nov. 19, with grand opening events attended by Gov. Mitch Daniels, and federal, state and local officials.

Courthouse conference room named after former public servant

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 11:40 p.m.

During the open house, former Monroe County Clerk and County Recorder Haley received a surprise when her close friends and co-workers announced they were naming a conference room after her.

Smoke detector mandate passes

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 1:47 a.m.

A new mandate requires all battery-powered smoke detectors be upgraded to hard-wired interconnected smoke detectors.

GOP supermajority secured in Ind. House, maintained in Senate

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:23 p.m.

Election 2012 brought Republican membership in the state House of Representatives from 60 to 69 members, with Democrats down from 40 to 31 members. Republicans needed 67 seats to lock in the supermajority.

Indiana Republicans react to election results

By Claire Wiseman · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:21 p.m.

One week after the general election, Indiana Republicans at the state, local and university level are nursing wounds, celebrating victories and looking toward the future.

Democrats maintain local control, lose state races

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:18 p.m.

Election 2012 was not kind to state Democratic candidates. Republicans now form a supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly. Democrats maintained their hold in the Senate and lost nine seats in the House.

Residents in 22 states file petitions to secede from Union

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 12:56 a.m.

Citizens in 22 states, including Indiana, have filed petitions on the White House website to secede from the United States following the Nov. 6 election in which President Barack Obama was re-elected.

County provides options for impaired, disabled voters

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:33 a.m.

A Monroe County Travel Board team consisting of a Republican and Democratic representative assisted 30 Garden Villa senior citizens in the voting process Oct. 25.

State gives schools A-F grades

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:29 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Education released new A-F accountability grades Wednesday. Compared to last year, more Indiana schools received the state’s lowest rating.

Endorsement Roundup

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:13 a.m.

Still deciding how to vote today? Throughout the election season, U.S. Senate and gubernational candidates in Indiana have been endorsed by the following organizations and individuals across the Hoosier state.

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