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Governor defends right-to-work in State of the State speech
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels defended divisive right-to-work legislation that he only recently put his name behind, while asking House Democrats to end their boycott of the measure.
Indiana Senate backs tougher sex-trafficking law
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to toughen penalties for sex trafficking, and supporters hope it will become law before football fans converge on Indianapolis for the Super Bowl in less than a month.
Attorney General asks high court to hear candidacy dispute
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked the state Supreme Court to decide whether Charlie White can remain secretary of state.
Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers
Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.
Bill would make eminent domain tougher for state colleges
An Indiana lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would make it more expensive for state-supported universities to acquire land by eminent domain.
Daniels to give final State of the State speech
Though the governor is completing his second term, he says he won't be using the address to focus on his achievements in the job.
Right-to-work bill set for committee vote
An Indiana House panel is expected to OK the legislation, which brought hundreds of union protesters to the Statehouse and sparked a three-day boycott by Democrats.
Indiana Supreme Court will hear IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether Gov. Mitch Daniels must appear for a deposition and testify in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the cancelled IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
Indiana reaches online sales tax deal with Amazon.com
Amazon.com will begin collecting Indiana's 7-percent sales tax from customers in 2014 under an agreement with the state announced Monday.
Top budget aide to Indiana governor steps down
Gov. Mitch Daniels' top budget official is stepping down after being part of the Indiana governor's administration since he took office seven years ago.
Indiana House panel advances right-to-work bill
A panel of Indiana lawmakers voted along party lines to move divisive right-to-work legislation to the full House of Representatives. It could pass the House by the end of the week if Democrats continue to attend sessions.
Bill seeks elected utility consumer counselor
A legislator is proposing that Indiana’s utility consumer counselor be elected rather than appointed by the governor.
Towing company suing city over loss of contract
Interstate/Delaware & South Towing has filed suit against Indianapolis, charging breach of contract. The company, accused of numerous towing violations, faces suspension or revocation of its license.
Indiana House Dems lose political hot-button
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to rescind strict new security procedures at the Statehouse took the heat off him and his administration at the start of what was already guaranteed to be a raucous 2012 session.
Popular issues stall behind Indiana Dems’ boycott
Indiana House Democrats will have to return to work before an anti-smoking bill and other popular legislation can make it into law.
State Republican committee agrees to Durham settlement
The Indiana Republican State Committee has agreed to pay back $87,875 in political contributions it received from indicted financier Tim Durham. In addition, a political group supporting Gov. Mitch Daniels agreed to a $10,000 settlement.
State legislators advance right-to-work bill
A Republican-dominated Indiana Senate committee on Friday endorsed a labor bill that has prompted a two-day standstill in the Indiana House.
Indiana continues to see state tax revenue gains
Indiana's state tax collections continue to run well ahead of a year ago, with last month's revenue nearly 5 percent greater than in December 2010.
Fight over labor legislation heats up at Statehouse
Indiana's House Democrats could be facing major financial pain as they begin a third day blocking a bill that would make Indiana the first state in more than a decade to enact right-to-work legislation.