Stories tagged with "legislatures"

A clarification about Lincoln's act of freedom by indystar

In the State Roundup section in the Nov. 1 Star, the Emancipation Proclamation was described as the document that “promised freedom to all slaves.” In fact, the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Voters should choose, not officials by indystar

When Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita launched his campaign to reform the redistricting process a few weeks ago, state legislative leaders told him in so many words to mind... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Celebrate signs of progress by indystar

President Barack Obama is fond of quoting the Rev. Martin Luther King’s statement that “the arc of history bends toward justice.” Human nature being what it is,... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Catfish lobby risks hooking trade war by indystar

U.S. industry seeks inspections that would slow Vietnamese imports WASHINGTON — It looks like catfish, it tastes like catfish, and it acts like catfish. But to U.S. catfish... – Jul 03, 2009 at 11:01 PM in Business

State board to colleges: Hold down tuition rate by Dan Mcfeely

State education officials want colleges and universities to keep classes affordable for Hoosier families burdened with job losses and economic hardship. Tuition increases should be... – Jul 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM in Purdue

Daniels to speak on special session by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels tonight will deliver a brief, five-minute live television address laying out his budget proposal for the special legislative session he will call this month.... – Jun 01, 2009 at 5:25 PM in Legislature

Property tax caps amendment idled as House deadline passes by Bill Ruthhart

Bauer won’t allow vote on putting caps in constitution Gov. Mitch Daniels conceded Thursday that supporters likely will have to wait until next year for the legislature to... – Apr 17, 2009 at 2:54 AM in Legislature

House fails to vote on property tax caps by Bill Ruthhart

Indiana House Republicans left the Statehouse late Wednesday night, fuming over what they said was a lost opportunity to vote on an amendment that would place the state’s... – Apr 16, 2009 at 8:37 AM in Politics & Government

Deadline passes without House vote on property-tax caps amendment by Bill Ruthhart

Indiana House Republicans left the Statehouse late Wednesday night, fuming over what they said was a lost opportunity to vote on an amendment that would place the state’s... – Apr 16, 2009 at 2:22 AM in Legislature

Property tax cap amendment shut down in House by indystar

House Republicans tried to force a vote on placing property tax caps into the state constitution on Tuesday, but Democrats quickly chose to adjourn instead. With two bills left on... – Apr 15, 2009 at 2:55 AM in Legislature

State Senate OKs property-tax caps by Bill Ruthhart

The Indiana Senate this afternoon approved a constitutional amendment that would permanently limit the state’s property-tax collections. The Republican-controlled Senate voted... – Feb 09, 2009 at 5:28 PM in News

Lawmakers eye gay-wed amendment by Mary Beth

Opponents of same-sex marriage said today that they would try again to amend Indiana’s constitution to prohibit gay unions, this time with a re-worded amendment they hope will... – Jan 12, 2009 at 3:18 PM in News