Stories tagged with "election campaign"

This could be the end for U.S. 40 Diner by Bruce Smith

The U.S. 40 Diner in Plainfield may be closed for good this time. People made several attempts in the past year to reopen the eatery that has been a roadside landmark for more than... – Aug 26, 2009 at 9:38 PM in Plainfield

Keystone Avenue report adds to concerns of some Carmel City Council members by Melanie Hayes

No oversight policies exist, auditor says, and there’s no copy of baseline budget Carmel City Council members are concerned about several issues raised in an independent... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Official: Study shows Keystone budgeting error by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL, Ind. — A City Council member believes the Keystone Parkway reconstruction project was underbudgeted, forcing cost overruns in the millions. John Accetturo said an... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:20 AM in Carmel

FEC says Visclosky can pay legal fees with campaign money by indystar

WASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky can use campaign funds to pay his legal bills related to a federal investigation of campaign funds and earmarks, the Federal Election... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Visclosky can use campaign cash for lawyers by indystar

WASHINGTON – Rep. Pete Visclosky can use campaign funds to pay his legal bills related to a federal investigation of campaign funds and earmarks, the Federal Election... – Jun 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM in Politics & Government

Daniels' budget talk was skilled, polished by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels might not be running for president, but he borrowed a page from the presidential playbook Monday night. There he was, sitting in his Statehouse office,... – Jun 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

How do Daniels' moves add up? by indystar

It’s been a particularly interesting few weeks for Gov. Mitch Daniels. One day our state’s motorcycle-riding boss was dipping his toes into the debate about the future... – May 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Teachers shielded from suits by agammill

New law offers protection in some cases against being sued for disciplining students; it also requires background checks Gov. Mitch Daniels on Monday signed into law a bill that... – May 12, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Education

Classroom bill goes to Daniels by indystar

Supporters of a bill that won final legislative approval Tuesday hope it will give teachers more legal protection for trying to maintain classroom discipline. The House voted... – Apr 22, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Education

Rep. Visclosky, 2 others see donations plunge by indystar

58 drop followed lobbying firm’s closure after raid% WASHINGTON — Three senior House Democrats — including one from Indiana — revealed sharp declines in... – Apr 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Boys! We don't use that tone by indystar

You can look at it as talking down to Hoosiers or throwing down the gauntlet. Well, maybe it’s both. The divisive, demeaning rhetoric that Gov. Mitch Daniels and state... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Bayh finds solid middle ground by indystar

Sen. Evan Bayh could provide an invaluable service to Indiana and the nation if he’s serious about his desire to temper the Obama administration and congressional... – Mar 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Carmel school board leader dies of cancer by indystar

Stephen A. Backer, president of the Carmel Clay School Board and a former Indiana University trustee, died this morning of cancer at St. Vincent Hospital, according to school... – Mar 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM in Carmel

Daniels to unveil plans for government reform by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels plans Friday to announce his proposals for revamping local government, an issue that could prompt contentious debate during the upcoming legislative... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Amateurs beat pro singers, but Grammys help CBS by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- While the professional singers at the Grammys were again no match for the amateurs of "American Idol" in television popularity, a strong Sunday helped CBS... – Dec 09, 2008 at 7:01 PM in Entertainment

Obama campaign manager getting 7-figure book deal by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Obama campaign manager David Plouffe has agreed to a seven-figure deal to write a book about last year's presidential election."The Audacity to Win: The... – Dec 03, 2008 at 7:16 PM in Entertainment

Carmel not told projects' real cost by indystar

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard wants the City Council on Monday to approve $28.5 million to keep construction rolling on the Keystone Avenue project -- an infusion the mayor has... – Dec 01, 2008 at 1:01 PM in Communities

Carmel not told projects' real cost by indystar

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard wants the City Council on Monday to approve $28.5 million to keep construction rolling on the Keystone Avenue project -- an infusion the mayor has... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

HISTORY: OBAMA WINS by indystar

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama swept to victory as the nation’s first black president Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America... – Nov 04, 2008 at 7:01 PM in News

Cost overruns hit Carmel projects by indystar

They are two major public projects, both designed to improve the quality of life in what is already one of the area’s most desirable cities.But now Carmel’s... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities