Politics

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.

DNC moves Obama speech venue

By Mary Kenney · Friday, Sept. 7,2012 12:58 a.m.

IU history professor Michael Grossberg was going to drive to North Carolina to watch President Obama’s speech. The Democratic National Convention didn’t have room for him.

Gov. candidate Pence releases education platform

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Sept. 6,2012 11:22 p.m.

Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th District, released his seventh television advertisement less than a week after unveiling a detailed higher education policy proposal.

Election Board finalizes satellite voting sites

Thursday, Sept. 6,2012 11:14 p.m.

The Monroe County Election Board determined four satellite voting sites Thursday for early and absentee voting.

Democratic Party volunteers register voters in IMU

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Sept. 6,2012 12:33 a.m.

Levison is a volunteer with the Democratic Party of Monroe County, but her work on campus Wednesday wasn’t about any one party. It was about ensuring students knew the value of their vote in November and, of course, that they were registered to do so.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg campaigns in Bloomington

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Aug. 30,2012 11:35 p.m.

Gregg visited the Monroe County Building Association meeting Thursday to discuss his campaign.

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