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National media ponders Daniels run

Jim Shella — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:37:58 GMT

Two weeks ago, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (R) was mired in a budget battle and focused on developments in the Statehouse. But all of the sudden, he is the subject of increased speculation around...

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Fmr. Ind. rep. now ambassador to India

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:34:35 GMT

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Roemer of Indiana is the nation's new ambassador to India.

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Young GOP reflect and rebuild in Indy

Jim Shella — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:09:53 GMT

The effort to rebuild the Republican Party following John McCain's 2008 loss to Barack Obama is focused on Indianapolis this weekend. It's the site of the National Convention of Young Republicans.

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GOP chairman addresses Ind. Republicans

Eric Halvorson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:33:08 GMT

National GOP Chairman Michael Steele appeared at a Republican dinner in Indianapolis Wednesday night. As he praised Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, he avoided a popular political question.

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Councillor wants new pit bull ordinance

Deanna Dewberry — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:24:24 GMT

City-County Councillor Mike Speedy believes city dog ordinances passed in 2006 are ineffective. He's proposing a new ordinance.

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Web fuels rumblings of Daniels run

Jim Shella — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:03:03 GMT

Get ready for more speculation about a Mitch Daniels run for president. A pair of web sites could lead you to the conclusion that the groundwork is already being laid.

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RNC chairman to speak at Ind. dinner

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:02:11 GMT

The Republican National Committee chairman is visiting Indianapolis for the state party's annual dinner.

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Pres. Obama nominates fmr. Ind. mayor

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:09:07 GMT

President Barack Obama is nominating former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez for a senior position in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Palin: All options are on the table

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:52:42 GMT

Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, but adds that, politically speaking, "if I die, I die. So be it."

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GOP turmoil hits presidential states

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:27:37 GMT

Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party...

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Palin's news may open door for Daniels

Jim Shella — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:53:34 GMT

Palin's resignation triggered political speculation from Wasilla to Washington, DC over the holiday weekend. The new speculation over the future of the Republican Party and the 2012 presidential race...

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Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:03:03 GMT

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.

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Differences abound on CIB bailout plan

Scott Sander — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:43:36 GMT

When lawmakers and the governor approved a new state budget Tuesday, they said it included the tools Indianapolis needs to deal with the financial crisis facing the Capital Improvement Board. City...

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Prosecuters unhappy with Oxley ruling

Mike Corbin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:43 GMT

A judge ordered Oxley to pay a $500 fine and submit to alcohol testing two times a week -- which didn't thrill prosecutors.

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Bayh wants permanent tax relief

Jim Shella — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:24:10 GMT

Senator Evan Bayh wants the federal government to keep providing property tax relief.

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Eye on Kids: Children’s Congress

Joy Dumandan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:46:17 GMT

An 8-year-old Westfield boy is back from a trip to Washington D.C. He joined celebrities and other young people who live with diabetes in lobbying Congress.

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Winners & losers of new state budget

Jim Shella — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:33:39 GMT

A new state budget went into effect Wednesday, just a few hours after the governor signed it into law.

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New law to help domestic abuse victims

Leslie Olsen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:36:39 GMT

A new state law designed to help victims of domestic abuse stay safe will go into effect on Wednesday. Judges will be able to make offenders who violate protective orders wear tracking devices.

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Ind. Senate passes 2-year state budget

Jim Shella — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:15:44 GMT

There will be no government shutdown in Indiana. The state legislature passed a new state budget Tuesday night and the governor has already signed it into law.

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Casinos will be impacted by shut down

Phil Sanchez — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:06:11 GMT

If lawmakers don't pass the new state budget by midnight, some government functions will stop. That will also force all Indiana casinos to close their doors.

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Deadline day in the special session

Jim Shella — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:44:04 GMT

If lawmakers fail to pass a budget by midnight there will be a government shutdown.

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Parks will close if gov't shuts down

Mary McDermott — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:31:40 GMT

The deadline for lawmakers to reach a budget agreement is quickly approaching. If a budget isn’t approved, several government agencies will close and that includes state parks.

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Time running out for budget agreement

Jim Shella — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:08:37 GMT

State lawmakers will go down to the wire in state budget negotiations that must end by June 30 at midnight. The alternative is a government shutdown.

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Lawmakers work to reach budget deal

Daniel Miller — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:04:22 GMT

Budget negotiators held a lengthy private session at the statehouse Sunday. State lawmakers now have days to reach agreement on a new budget or force a government shutdown.

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Oxley may face public intox charges

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:59:41 GMT

Metro police say they found Dennie Oxley II, and a 21-year old woman drunk at a gas station early Friday. Officers say Oxley claimed inmmunity because he was a lawmaker, and the...

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GOP: 'Where are the jobs?'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:45:32 GMT

Republicans concerned about the Obama administration's big spending on economic stimulus, energy and health care are asking, "Where are the jobs?"

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Police: Ex-legislator claimed immunity

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:48:20 GMT

Indianapolis police are investigating whether the 2008 Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor misrepresented himself as a state legislator to avoid possible arrest for public intoxication.

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Daniels prepares for a gov't shutdown

Jim Shella — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:58:42 GMT

Governor Daniels announced that preparations for a government shutdown are underway. Daniels says the shutdown will take place if lawmakers don't pass a new budget by midnight Tuesday.

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Budget showdown between gov. & speaker

Jim Shella — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:28:37 GMT

Gov. Daniels said Bauer seeks to "blackmail" the state into bankruptcy and the speaker told 24-Hour News 8's Jim Shella he objects to the terminology.

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Daniels traveling state to push budget

Jim Shella — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:34:15 GMT

Daniels campaigned for a 2-year GOP budget proposal that preserves a billion dollar surplus in Terre Haute and points south.

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