Stories tagged with "d south"

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

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

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

Thanks, lobbyists, for all the largess by Tim Swarens

They just had to say thank you. Thank you to the lobbyists who supplied the 50 members of the Indiana Senate with popcorn, milk, soft drinks, bottled water, candy and even a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Opinion

Long has new plan to draw districts by Mary Beth

Senate leader calls for amendment creating an independent panel to oversee redistricting Redistricting reform gained momentum Thursday when Senate President Pro Tempore David Long... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ohio vote could hurt Indiana casinos by indystar

A question on Tuesday’s election ballot could determine whether Indiana loses more than $100 million in tax revenue and Kentucky’s horseracing industry falls farther... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:36 PM in Politics & Government

House speaker pushes state lobbying reform by Mary Beth

Proposals include restrictions on lawmakers becoming lobbyists Legislative ethics reform won some important but unexpected backers Tuesday: leaders of the Indiana House and... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Politics & Government

Surprised by rising values by indystar

Expect property taxes to be back in the headlines now that November bills are due. Some homeowners are understandably dismayed their property values are rising at a time when the... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Andrea Neal

Tax hike for jobless funds could be delayed by Bill Ruthhart

Republican state lawmakers this afternoon said they plan to file legislation that will delay tax increases aimed at making the state’s unemployment insurance fund solvent.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers ready to take on ethics reform by Marybeth Schneider

Both the Indiana House and Senate will debate ethics reforms next session, as the leaders of both chambers today said they are behind at least some changes. House Speaker B.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Politics & Government

Daniels cancels $1.34B privatization contract by Mary Beth

Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that Indiana is canceling its contract with IBM for welfare services, calling it a mistake that didn’t work. The cancellation is a stunning turnaround... – Oct 15, 2009 at 5:02 PM in Communities

State's revenue forecast misses mark by Bill Ruthhart

Daniels says $254M shortfall may mean cuts, layoffs Cutting K-12 education funding, reducing university spending and laying off state employees are options Gov. Mitch Daniels will... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:58 AM in News

Pitino hires Pike assistant Lands by Jeff Rabjohns

Louisville, which is recruiting Pike High School basketball star Marquis Teague , hired Red Devils assistant coach Shabaka Lands . Lands was the top assistant last season for Pike.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:18 AM in High school boys basketball

State's surplus of $1.3B intact by Mary Beth

Governor lauds careful spending; new budget will cut into reserves A combination of spending cuts and a big dose of federal stimulus cash left Indiana with something few other... – Jul 18, 2009 at 3:09 AM in Politics & Government

Ex-lawmaker Oxley to face charges by Jon Murrary

Police: Ex-lawmaker lied to avoid arrest Former Democratic candidate Dennie Oxley II surrendered this morning at the City-County Building on charges he impersonated a state... – Jul 02, 2009 at 10:20 AM in Crime & Courts

Legislators may vote on budget today by Mary Beth

Lawmakers must pass bill by tonight to avoid shutdown A vote is expected today on a new state budget that gives Democrats and Republicans some, though not all, of what they wanted... – Jun 30, 2009 at 2:37 AM in Legislature

Speaker: Legislators reach possible deal on state budget by Mary Beth

Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement Monday evening on a new state budget that will boost overall education spending and, if approved by a majority of the House and Senate,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 11:03 PM in Politics & Government

Progress on budget is steady but slow by Mary Beth

Lawmakers continue effort to avert shutdown Facing a midnight Tuesday deadline to enact a new state budget, key lawmakers spent the weekend holed up in the Statehouse in hopes of... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Legislature

No budget, few services, Daniels says by Mary Beth

Except for public safety, state could not operate, he warns All nonessential state government services — including license branches, state parks, casinos and the lottery... – Jun 27, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Politics & Government

Daniels outlines dire steps for shutdown by Mary Beth

Gov. Mitch Daniels today said most areas of state government not essential to public safety will shut down if lawmakers fail to pass a budget by their midnight Tuesday deadline.... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM in Politics & Government