Daniels, at peace with presidential decision, running out clock
Indiana’s Mitch Daniels has gone from considering a run for president to finishing out his second and last term as governor.
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Pence’s policy silence may be smart politics
One of Rep. Mike Pence's first campaign promises, made the day before he kicked off his campaign for governor last month, was that he won't talk policy until after the May 2012 Republican primary.
Mayoral foe: Utilities sale money should fund ‘human capital’
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy unveiled a proposal Friday to set aside $150 million in proceeds from the sale of the city’s water and sewer utilities to fund early education, crime prevention and job training.
Pence tops Gregg in early fundraising in governor’s race
In Senate race, Lugar has outraised challenger Richard Mourdock 3-to-1.
UPDATE: Recount panel finds White eligible for office
The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 Tuesday morning to allow Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White to remain in office, denying a challenge to his eligibility by the Democratic party. White still faces a criminal trial.
Election panel chair’s law firm donated to White
The state elections panel that is weighing voter fraud allegations against Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White includes a Republican loosely linked to White through political contributions.
Recount panel to decide White case Tuesday
The Indiana Recount Commission will decide Tuesday whether Republican Secretary of State Charlie White is eligible to hold office amid allegations that he incorrectly used his ex-wife's address for his voter registration.
State elections chief tells commission he didn’t lie
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White painted a picture of himself as a man with a complicated personal life that led him to use dual addresses but he denied ever providing false information as he defended himself Tuesday against voter fraud allegations.
Congressmen back Carbon Motors’ loan request
Most of Indiana's congressional delegation is supporting an Indiana company's request for a federal loan they say would help create perhaps 1,500 jobs building high-tech police vehicles in Connersville.
Top-dollar Pence campaign seeks grass-roots groundswell
In the race for governor, the campaign for establishment favorite Rep. Mike Pence also wants to claim the mantle of the people via door-knocking and phone-banking. But going grass-roots is far more expensive than in the past.
State elections chief seeks immunity for testimony
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has asked a judge to grant him partial immunity if he testifies before a panel that will decide whether he should remain in office.
Bennett campaign for school changes not done
Hoosier schools chief Tony Bennett is embracing the role of pitchman as the Department of Education makes the changes he campaigned so hard for over the last few years real.
Challenger in Indianapolis mayoral race releases sustainability plan
Among Melina Kennedy’s priorities is educating residents and businesses about recycling and making it more convenient.
Impact of new Indiana voucher law may not be felt for years
Parents, schools need time to sift details, experts say.
Gregg’s chances in governor’s race may hinge on Obama
Democrat John Gregg's chances of winning the governor's office next year will likely hinge on whether President Barack Obama's supporters can work some of the same campaign magic they used in 2008 to turn Indiana a presidential blue for the first time in four decades.
Senate’s top Democrat not running for governor
State Sen. Vi Simpson of Bloomington says she gave it serious thought but won't be running for governor.
Indiana GOP chair: Daniels to help shape 2012 debate
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will continue to influence the national debate surrounding the 2012 presidential campaign even though he isn't a candidate, the leader of Indiana's Republican Party said Monday.
Indiana court denies delay in White election case
The Indiana Supreme Court says the state recount commission should proceed with reconsidering whether Secretary of State Charlie White was a valid candidate for the office to which he was elected.
Daniels says U.S. debt threatens American dream
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels believes tackling the national debt should be a focus of anyone running for the White House.
Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor
As expected, former Democratic Indiana House Speaker John Gregg plans to run for governor. Gregg called all 92 county chairmen over the weekend to tell them, his campaign said.