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Oct. 10

Gubernatorial candidates face off in first debate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg finally drew Mike Pence out of his shell Wednesday in their first debate after months of criticizing the Republican congressman in what has been a fairly lopsided race.

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Indiana early voting period off to strong start

More voters cast early ballots Monday in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne than during the first day of early in-person voting in those cities in 2008, election officials said. Tuesday was just as busy at their offices.

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More than ever, money matters in Indiana political races

Spending in Indiana’s Senate race hit the stratosphere this year due in part to the surprising vulnerability of once-untouchable U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar and new campaign finance rules, fought for by Terre Haute lawyer Jim Bopp, which attracted a flood of outside dollars.

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Indiana House GOP makes no guarantees on tax cuts

Tax cuts being pushed by gubernatorial candidates are hardly guaranteed a rubber stamp from lawmakers, and a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage could win quick approval next year, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday.

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Competition puts dent in Indiana casino revenue

Indiana casino revenue fell 3.5 percent through the first eight months of the year even though overall revenue at U.S. casinos grew 6 percent during the period. New casinos in Illinois and Ohio are likely to blame.

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Former IU Health exec joining Bose Public Affairs

Sam Odle, who retired from Indiana University Health in July as chief operating officer, is joining the local lobbying firm as a senior policy adviser, representing clients in the health care and life sciences sectors.

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Dems, GOP launch on-air ad spree for Senate seat

Indiana has quickly become a major battleground in the race for control of the U.S. Senate, with national Republicans and Democrats forking over more cash this week to tea party favorite Richard Mourdock and Democrat Joe Donnelly.

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Money woes underscore child services troubles

A Department of Child Services spokeswoman denied that fiscal concerns "factor into the decision on whether or not to refer a child for services." She also noted that some money was restored this year.

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