Stories tagged with "republican governor"

Daniels defends Asia trip as necessary by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says his 12-day trip to China and Japan is necessary to help attract business to the state and is dismissing criticism of it from a top... – Sep 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM in Communities

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

If lawmakers don't pass a new budget, what then? by Mary Beth

Many services and jobs at risk if Tuesday’s deadline isn’t met Prisons in lockdown. State vendors going unpaid. Thousands of state employees on furlough. Even funerals... – Jun 26, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Legislature

Daniels takes budget fight to the public by Bill Ruthhart

Push House Democrats to pass GOP plan, governor asks Hoosiers TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Saying his “patience has worn thin,” Gov. Mitch Daniels went on the offensive... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Daniels on road to push budget plan by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels today turned up the heat on House Speaker Pat Bauer to pass the GOP version of the state budget approved earlier this week. STATE SHUTDOWN?:How would you be hurt... – Jun 24, 2009 at 3:10 PM in Politics & Government

CIB smackdowns move to smaller ring by indystar

Not content to let all the finger-pointing over the legislature’s meltdown happen in the Statehouse, Marion County parties traded shots last week over the Capital Improvement... – May 03, 2009 at 1:29 AM in Politics & Government

Governor avoids word 'veto' as budget deadline nears by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels stopped short of a veto threat Friday but said the legislature needs to send him a budget bill that keeps a tighter rein on spending. He said he also wants to... – Apr 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Daniels: Lawmakers' budget plans 'way off' by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels today said lawmakers have so far fallen short in drafting a budget bill that reflects the state’s funding challenges amid the recession. “I’m... – Apr 24, 2009 at 1:54 PM in Politics & Government

Holocaust survivor, Statehouse crowd honor victims on Day of Remembrance most recent comment by NormaJean

No, your right Mitch. The Nazis didn’t use... – Apr 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Tully's corner by indystar

A good bet?Some Marion County Democrats are continuing to push the idea of a Downtown casino to help cover the deficits at the city’s sports facilities. But state Rep. Sean... – Apr 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM in Politics & Government

Few betting on casino Downtown by Bill Ruthhart

Governor, lawmakers say it’s unlikely to fly as a revenue source for CIB Establishing a new Downtown casino in Indianapolis to bail out the city’s struggling sports... – Apr 11, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana's $5 billion stimulus challenge by indystar

There's no doubt that Gov. Mitch Daniels, lawmakers and school officials will cash the check when Indiana receives its share of a federal stimulus package making its way... – Feb 02, 2009 at 8:32 AM in News

Governor's address to get down to the nitty-gritty by indystar

IndyStar.com will carry live video of the State of the State speech starting at 7 p.m. Normally, Gov. Mitch Daniels gives a meat and potatoes State of the State... – Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM in News

Gov. set for scaled-back inauguration by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels will make a brief inauguration speech Monday after being sworn in for a second term and will be in front of a crowd again Tuesday to give the... – Jan 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM in News

Daniels will be saying 'no' a lot most recent comment by Alex B

More slot machines? Expand the gaming?... – Dec 30, 2008 at 9:08 AM

Daniels braces for tough choices in '09 by Mary Beth

No money for new state programs. No money, potentially, to fully fund some existing programs at current levels. And no money for state pay raises.For Gov. Mitch Daniels, the... – Dec 29, 2008 at 10:03 PM in News

Give up '09 raises, Daniels asks public employees by Tim Evans

With the recession straining government budgets, Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday asked police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public employees to make a personal... – Dec 24, 2008 at 2:03 AM in News

Daniels to public workers: Skip raises by Tim Evans

With the recession straining government budgets, Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday asked police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public employees to make a personal... – Dec 23, 2008 at 11:17 AM in Communities

Daniels has kind words for Obama by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels was one of 41 governors who met with President-elect Barack Obama in Philadelphia last week. The meeting marked the first time Daniels had met Obama, and the... – Dec 07, 2008 at 1:35 PM in News

Daniels mostly backs Obama stimulus plan by indystar

GREENFIELD, Ind. — Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday he generally supports a federal stimulus package that would include some money for Indiana and other states, particularly for... – Dec 02, 2008 at 5:31 PM in Communities