Candidates for gov play second fiddle
The Democratic candidates for governor continued to take second billing to presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Sunday night.
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Archive of Indiana on Monday May 05, 2008
Candidates for gov play second fiddle
The Democratic candidates for governor continued to take second billing to presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Sunday night. Read More
Hoosiers hold Dems' fate in their hands
Indiana, which boasts of being the "crossroads of America," could be the crossroads of the Democratic presidential nominating contest when Hoosiers go to the polls Tuesday. Read More
Schellinger, Long Thompson trade jabs over their TV ads
One features grainy, washed-out images of Jim Schellinger and tells viewers he opposes cutting gasoline taxes and that he favored raising property taxes to build the "expensive schools" he designed as an architect. Read More
Blue-collared businessman sets sights on governor's office
Jim Schellinger's blue-collar beginnings seem miles away as he steps out of sport utility vehicle emblazoned with oversized campaign decals bearing his likeness. Read More
Long Thompson brings experience to race
Jill Long Thompson looks right at home rallying a raucous crowd of region steelworkers. Read More
Finding state's political pulse
Indiana is hurting. Hoosiers are feeling pinched by high gas prices and poor job prospects -- so much so that they have put the war on terror and the once over-arching immigration issue on the political back burner. Read More
Bigger IU budget to benefit faculty
Faculty salaries should rise after the Indiana University trustees approved a $2.6 billion budget that includes a 7.2 percent increases. Read More
State schools chief not seeking re-election
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed announced Friday she will retire rather that seek an unprecedented fifth term. Read More
Seven Democrats seek to succeed Smith in Senate
Seven Democrats are competing to replace state Sen. Sam Smith, an East Chicago Democrat whose political career was cut short by a tax evasion charge. Read More
Clinton, Obama keep up gas tax battle
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton took their fight over gas price relief to the morning talk shows today as they braced for the crucial Indiana and North Carolina primaries. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Democrats work to sway voters in race for governor
Democrat Jill Long Thompson spoke of suspending the state sales tax on gasoline while her rival in the gubernatorial primary, Jim Schellinger, promised to restore collective bargaining for state employees. Read More
Primary party switches could aid incumbents
Voting Republican in Indiana used to be so easy. Read More
Power line proposal draws fire
HENDERSON, Ky. -- Mike Sandefur has been enjoying the irony. Sandefur is the former environmental affairs director for Indiana power company Vectren Corp. Read More
Dean seeks to raise grass-roots army
Howard Dean went on stage between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Sunday, but he glossed over the divide between supporters of the two presidential candidates. Read More
Dining with the Democratic stars
Presidential hopefuls and U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama pledged to lead a resurgence of the middle class Sunday to a swelled crowd of 2,300 gathered for the Indiana Democratic Party's annual fundraiser. Read More
Michelle Obama in Gary today
Michelle Obama will return to Gary today to stump for her husband, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. Read More
In the 1800s, Indiana ruled
Three presidential contests -- two from way back, and one you might remember -- where Democrats were divided and Hoosiers' votes were critical Read More
Government officials get input on Great Lakes levels study
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Government officials gathering public input on a massive Great Lakes water levels study were told during a meeting in Michigan to tread lightly when tinkering with the lakes. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More |
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