Politics

Daley addresses Monroe County government transparency issue

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 1,2012 11:42 p.m.

Last Wednesday, at-large county council candidate Repubican Skip Daley released a statement proposing solutions to what he called issues of transparency in Monroe County government.

County council candidacy filled after death

Thursday, Sept. 27,2012 11:48 p.m.

Cheryl Munson, an assistant scientist in IU’s anthropology department, will be officially appointed Friday to run in Sophia Travis’ place for the Monroe County Council. Travis, who suffered from a heart condition, died at about 11 p.m. Sept. 19 in her home on Fluck Mill Road.

PACs use funds to launch negative ads in Senate race

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Sept. 27,2012 12:58 a.m.

As the nation’s third fundraising quarter nears its end Sunday, national attention — and money — is flowing into Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.

Gregg, Pence kickstart final campaign efforts

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Sept. 24,2012 12:43 a.m.

With fewer than 50 days left before Indiana’s general election, the Pence and Gregg campaigns have stepped up fundraising efforts, advertising and policy announcements.

Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate announces education platform

Thursday, Sept. 20,2012 11:43 p.m.

Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced on Wednesday her plan to increase high school graduation rates.

Property taxes to increase, make up for revenue error

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Sept. 20,2012 11:41 p.m.

As announced last spring, an error by the Monroe County auditor Amy Gerstman caused the city to fall short of its expected property tax revenue total by $377,930.

Daniels appoints IU alumna Rush to Supreme Court

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2012 12:08 a.m.

IU School of Law alumna Loretta Rush is now the 108th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Information spreads at farmers market

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Sept. 16,2012 11:36 p.m.

Along Information Alley on the west side of the market, Democrats and Republicans passed out their messages and a few signs and buttons to interested shoppers.

Wings welcome new IU GOP members

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Sept. 16,2012 9:38 p.m.

The IU College Republicans mixed politics and chicken wings as they welcomed new members to their group Friday night at BuffaLouie’s.

Senator and governor candidate debate seeks questions

Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 11:58 p.m.

The Indiana Debate Commission is accepting questions for two debates for U.S. senator and three debates for the governor’s race.

Mourdock, Donnelly skip conventions

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 11:56 p.m.

The first time Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., the third most senior member of the U.S. Senate, was mentioned in a speech was not at the Republican National Convention but at the Democratic one.

Gregg, Simpson unveil strategy for small businesses, manufacturing

Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 9:41 p.m.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg announced plans Wednesday to strengthen Indiana small businesses and manufacturing.

Senators seek intervention in immigration law

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 12:44 a.m.

Three state senators have submitted a motion to U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker, seeking to intervene in Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s decision not to uphold parts of the state’s immigration law.

Democrats fill vacant county council seat

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 12:42 a.m.

The Monroe County Democrats had a caucus Monday to fill the county council at-large seat left empty after Warren Henegar, a long-time public servant in Bloomington, passed away Aug. 21.

Welch signs pledge against attack campaigning

By Mary Kenney · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2012 9:46 p.m.

Now, 14 years later, Welch has signed a pledge to combat her consultants’ urging to attack Peggy Mayfield, the Republican running for her seat in the Indiana House.

Indiana Republican Party uploads parody video of President Obama's DNC acceptance speech

By Claire Wiseman · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2012 9:39 p.m.

The email went out Thursday, hours before President Barack Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention. The Indiana Republican Party sent a message titled “Lost and Found.”

Democratic party changes platform to favor Israel

By Mary Kenney · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2012 12:50 a.m.

In a flip-flop move that surprised some and angered others, Democrats changed their platform position concerning Israel during the party’s national convention.

Committee studies substance use disorders

By Jessica Campbell · Monday, Sept. 10,2012 11:06 p.m.

Now, Blair is the head advocate for Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, commonly referred to as the Jennifer Act, which compelled the General Assembly’s Commission on Mental Health and Addiction to study involuntary commitment of persons with substance use disorders.

Local Republican party, IU GOP join for breakfast

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Sept. 10,2012 12:29 a.m.

Pancakes, Pence shirts and political action were up for discussion at the Monroe County Republicans’ breakfast Saturday.

Charlotte community sees power beyond DNC

By Mary Kenney · Friday, Sept. 7,2012 1 a.m.

Party politics ring loud. Power doesn’t have to.

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