Stories tagged with "Politics & Government"

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

Council panel not happy with bid to raise rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a national financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM in Politics & Government

About 1,000 greet Sarah Palin at book signing in Noblesville by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — They began showing up Wednesday night, braving the cold and drizzle to get a coveted wristband — their “ticket” to see Sarah Palin. She... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Politics & Government

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife charged with DUI after crash by indystar

WASHINGTON — * Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s * wife faces charges of drunken driving after hitting a parked car. Charlene Lugar, 77, was stopped at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

Council panel not happy with bid to rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the city’s water... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM in Politics & Government

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife arrested for drunken driving by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s wife was arrested Wednesday evening on a drunken-driving charge, Lugar’s office said today. Charlene Lugar’s... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Politics & Government

Hundreds cheer Palin in Michigan by indystar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM in Politics & Government

New Indianapolis group to start seeking regional funding solutions by Francesca Jarosz

A new City-County Council task force charged with finding a regional solution to help the Capital Improvement Board achieve long-term financial stability will meet for the first... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM in Politics & Government

Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan plans return to Vietnamese prison by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan is planning a trip to Vietnam next year, returning there for the first time since his release as a prisoner of war. Kernan... – Nov 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers will get jump on short session by Mary Beth

Property taxes again will be a key issue for legislators Property taxes once again will take center stage at the Statehouse — and lawmakers aren’t waiting until the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM in Politics & Government

Senate vote stops filibuster of Indiana judge by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. judge survives threat of filibuster by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Politics & Government

Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open by indystar

NEW YORK — Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is “not on my radar,” but wouldn’t rule out playing some role in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM in Politics & Government

Indiana lawmakers to give early hearings to property tax cap, lobby reform by Mary Beth

The Indiana General Assembly will get a running start on the 2010 session, holding December hearings on some key issues. As lawmakers held their one-day organizational meeting... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:09 PM in Politics & Government

Institute: Indiana may need to face tax hike by Marybeth Schneider

Legislators need to hold the line on spending and even potentially consider ways to increase state revenues, perhaps through a tax increase, the leader of the Indiana Fiscal Policy... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Politics & Government

Richmond customers line up for 'Going Rogue' by indystar

RICHMOND, Ind. — She’s not yet as big a bookseller as Harry Potter, but Sarah Palin has her own form of magic, a new book already on best-seller lists even though it... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:08 AM in Politics & Government

Alaskans eager for Sarah Palin book release by indystar

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin’s book is highly anticipated in her home state — but she’s no Harry Potter. David Cheezem, co-owner of Fireside Books in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 7:51 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers' to-do list is full of dicey issues by Mary Beth

On the 2010 agenda: tax caps, gambling, lobby reform and more More ceremony than substance will fill the agenda today when the state’s 150 lawmakers return to the Statehouse... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Politics & Government

Lugar defends Obama's pick of Hoosier for appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., defended Indiana Judge David Hamilton on Monday against criticism from fellow GOP senators that Hamilton is outside the mainstream.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government