Stories tagged with "patrick bauer"

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

Play fair when drawing new maps by indystar

Something’s gotten into the water over at the Statehouse, and the Hoosier public just has to hope the spell isn’t broken by details and old-fashioned inertia. Answering... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Back so soon: ethics, taxes, lobbying by indystar

It seems like they just left. In fact, they weren’t gone long enough for most of us to even miss them. Nonetheless, lawmakers returned Tuesday to the Statehouse and announced... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

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

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

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

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

Bayh's re-election may be the safest best in 2010 elections by indystar

When it comes to politics in Indiana, there are a few eternal questions. Will lawmakers ever allow Hoosiers to buy booze on Sundays? Will anyone ever discover what magical hold... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Indiana wrestles with taking federal aid for jobless by Jeff Swiatek

Daniels has balked at strings attached to federal cash Should Indiana take $148.5 million in federal stimulus money for its state unemployment fund, making about 24,000 more... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Business

Not for lack of trying: death of redistricting legislation by indystar

The July 12 editorial, “How to restore trust in the legislative process,” extols the virtues of a nonpartisan redistricting commission as recommended by Democratic... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

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

Dems due thanks for holding line on education by indystar

I have watched House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer lead the House for many years, and I believe he has exhibited very intelligent and capable leadership. His My View (July 9) in The... – Jul 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Governor: No more bills to help CIB by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — State lawmakers from Indianapolis say a plan to help the city’s struggling sports agency is a temporary fix, but Gov. Mitch Daniels says he doesn’t want... – Jul 01, 2009 at 2:34 PM in Business

Daniels pleased by budget compromise by indystar

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says taxpayers came out ahead in the special legislative session that ended Tuesday. STATE BUDGET:Budget brings good, bad news for state schools Daniels... – Jul 01, 2009 at 2:21 PM in Legislature

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