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Indiana revenue in October down from year ago
The state Budget Agency reported Wednesday that Indiana collected $959 million in October. That’s $23 million below the most recent forecast and about $81 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in 2009.
Pence to step down as No. 3 House GOP leader
Indiana Rep. Mike Pence alluded to a potential presidential bid in a statement he issued to his colleagues announcing he will step down as GOP conference chairman.
Elections encourage an arch-conservative
Bill Styring, whose long, wonkish career includes analyzing health reform for Mike Pence, cried last night.
New GOP-led House will focus on private-sector job creation
With new control of the Indiana House, Republican lawmakers plan to pursue an agenda focused on encouraging the private sector to create jobs and passing a budget without tax increases.
After 2008 change, Indiana returns to GOP roots
Republicans picked up the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh and two southern Indiana congressional seats that had been held by Democrats. They also appeared poised to claim a two-thirds majority in the Indiana Senate and take control of the state House of Representatives.
School referendums voted down in several districts
Voters shot down school referendums in several central Indiana districts Tuesday, including Zionsville, Anderson, Center Grove, Mount Vernon, Shelby County and Elwood.
GOP takes 2 Indiana congressional seats from Dems
Republicans defeated Democratic Rep. Baron Hill and captured another seat Tuesday that the party had targeted as part of its effort to win control of the U.S. House, but Rep. Joe Donnelly prevented a GOP sweep of Indiana’s three swing districts.
Democrats win prosecutor’s race, other Marion County seats
Democrat Terry Curry has been elected Marion County prosecutor, defeating Republican candidate Mark Massa in a close race. Democrats also won the sheriff’s race and other countywide seats.
Democrat Donnelly holds on in 2nd District
Democrats have held onto one of the most hotly contested congressional seats in the country with Rep. Joe Donnelly barely winning re-election Tuesday in northern Indiana’s 2nd district.
GOP retains control of Indiana statewide offices
Republican Charlie White overcame allegations of voter fraud to become Indiana’s next chief election officer, and Republican incumbents held onto their jobs as auditor and treasurer.
Republican Young defeats Hill in 9th District
Republican Todd Young has defeated five-term Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in southern Indiana’s 9th district, dealing Democrats a second loss in congressional seats they held in the state.
Indiana voters OK property tax cap amendment
Indiana voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will make property tax limits more permanent.
GOP gains seat with Bucshon’s win in 8th District
Republican Larry Bucshon has won southwestern Indiana’s 8th Congressional District, giving the GOP a U.S. House seat that Democrats have held the last four years.
GOP off to fast start in midterm election
Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and powered to leads in 10 House districts currently held by Democrats in midterm elections Tuesday night, early fruits of a drive to break the Democrats’ grip on power in Congress.
Democrat Carson re-elected
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson has easily won election to a second term from Indiana’s 7th Congressional District despite his unwavering support for President Barack Obama.
Stutzman wins 3rd District
Marlin Stutzman has kept northeastern Indiana’s 3rd District in the Republican column by winning election to its congressional seat.
Rokita wins in 4th District
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has kept the state’s 4th Congressional District in the Republican column by winning the election to replace retiring Rep. Steve Buyer.
UPDATE: Coats returns to U.S. Senate from Indiana
Coats defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris on Tuesday in the race to succeed Democrat Evan Bayh. The GOP counted on a Coats victory to help the party win the 10 seats it needs to gain control of the Senate.
GOP’s Pence scores easy re-election in 6th District
Congressman Mike Pence easily defeated Democrat Barry Welsh, a United Methodist minister from Connersville who has lost three straight challenges to Pence.