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Charlie White convicted on vote-fraud charges

A Hamilton County jury found the secretary of state guilty of six of seven felony charges, including false registration, voting in another precinct, submitting a false ballot, theft and two counts of perjury.

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Closing arguments under way in White trial

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's defense lawyer rested Thursday without presenting a case against voter fraud charges that could oust White from office. Clsoing arguments got under way Friday.

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State Senate approves regulations for stages

The measure, aimed at preventing another tragedy like last summer's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, would require the state Division of Fire and Building to issue permits for temporary structures.

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Statewide smoking ban passes House

Even if Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard follows through on a threat to veto the tougher citywide smoking ban council members passed Monday, a similar measure still pending in the General Assembly would prohibit lighting up in public places statewide.

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Council votes to expand citywide smoking ban

The Indianapolis City-County Council voted in favor of an expanded public smoking ban Monday night. Members voted 19-9 in favor of expanding the citywide ban to include bowling alleys, hotel rooms and most bars.

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