Stories tagged with "indiana republican"

Lugar says Hoosier donate 138 tons to food drive by indystar

A statewide food drive at central Indiana groceries has collected nearly 138 tons of food for Indiana food banks. U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, said that the drive began... – Oct 06, 2009 at 9:03 AM in Politics & Government

Lugar likely won't back emissions cap by indystar

WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Lugar said today that he doesn’t know how a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions could be crafted to win his support, despite his strong interest in... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Nation & World

Tully's Corner by indystar

Matthew Tully is The Star’s political columnist. Each Sunday, Tully’s Corner takes a look at the latest goings-on in Indiana politics. The Indiana Republican Party held... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Young Republicans show plenty of spirit by indystar

Republicans might be in the wilderness in Washington, D.C. They might have lost the keys to the White House after the November election. They might be grumbling through debates... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

RNC Chairman Steele lauds Indiana's successes by Vic Ryckaert

Steele: Daniels is example of getting back to small-government roots Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele told party leaders Wednesday that the GOP will build on... – Jul 08, 2009 at 11:01 PM in Politics & Government

Lugar hosting forum on young immigrants' bill by indystar

Evansville Aides to Sen. Richard Lugar will hold a forum in Evansville on July 22 on legislation that would help young, undocumented immigrants earn legal status by obtaining an... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Bayh wants full tax break for more homeowners by Lindsay Machak

Those not itemizing returns could claim entire property tax John Davis has owned his home for six years, and this year was the first time he was able to file a property tax... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

CIB plan mixes cost cuts, tax increases by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Insisting the Capital Improvement Board has overspent in an “embarrassing” way, Gov. Mitch Daniels, along with Mayor Greg Ballard, unveiled a proposal Thursday to kill... – Jun 04, 2009 at 10:55 PM in Politics & Government

Libertarian Andy Horning leaving politics, Indiana by Will Higgins

Hoosier candidate moving to Texas Andy Horning, Indiana’s most prominent Libertarian, is leaving the state — and politics — for a job in Texas. Horning, winless... – Jun 04, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Politics & Government

Indy Republican to seek 5th District seat by Mary Beth

State Rep. Mike Murphy, an Indianapolis Republican, today became the fourth Republican to decide to take on U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in next year’s primary election. Murphy, 52,... – May 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM in Politics & Government

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

Daniels attacks climate change proposal most recent comment by SmashedTaters

Mitch, you are a real piece of work…bought... – May 18, 2009 at 9:02 AM

Anderson start-up unveils 100-mpg hybrid by indystar

WASHINGTON — Anderson-based Bright Automotive got attention from the media, members of Congress and the Obama administration Tuesday when it unveiled its IDEA, a hybrid... – Apr 21, 2009 at 9:55 PM in Business

Messer to challenge Burton in GOP primary by Richard Gootee

Former state Rep. Luke Messer today became the second official challenger to longtime U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in the 2010 primary. Messer, 40, told about 90 supporters in his hometown... – Apr 03, 2009 at 1:22 PM in Politics & Government

Pump primed for gas tax plan by indystar

Last spring, as gas prices approached $4 a gallon, we stubborn Americans began to alter our driving behavior.In the Indianapolis area, more people were suddenly carpooling,... – Feb 04, 2009 at 2:08 AM in News

He's out to make the case for lawyers by indystar

Indiana's new attorney general, Greg Zoeller, is hoping for a miracle in 2009.He wants to boost the reputation of lawyers.Zoeller didn't make it a campaign promise, but he'd... – Jan 16, 2009 at 2:06 AM in Opinion

Business leader joins Romanian boar hunt by indystar

The Indianapolis business leader who was a major force in bringing the 2012 Super Bowl to the Circle City is jetting off to Romania this week in search of wild boar.Mark Miles, 55,... – Jan 13, 2009 at 2:16 PM in

Indiana high court lets state sue over 'robo calls' in political races by indystar

The Indiana Supreme Court says the state can go forward with lawsuits against companies that use auto-dialing machines to make prerecorded telephone calls in political races.The... – Dec 24, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Communities

Tippecanoe County recount criticized by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Indiana Democratic Party chairman says a recount of a close legislative race has shown that officials at Tippecanoe County's voting centers failed to... – Dec 08, 2008 at 7:41 AM in News

Daniels says he'll make it short by indystar

Get ready for a double dose of Mitch Daniels.The governor will be sworn in for his second term as Indiana's chief executive on Jan. 12 and will deliver his fifth State of the... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:01 AM in News