Daniels says he won’t lobby for Purdue this session
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels says he won't be lobbying state lawmakers on Purdue's behalf this session because it's too soon after his departure from the governor's office.
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Pence spells out vision for Indiana in first big address
Gov. Mike Pence used his first State of the State address Tuesday night to lobby for a personal income tax cut, an expansion of Indiana's school voucher system and improved vocational training.
Pence address set to expand on 1st-year priorities
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence might be shying from specifics ahead of his first State of the State address, but the details of a first-year agenda that will focus on jobs training, expanded spending on private schools and an across-the-board tax cut are largely known at this point.
Shape of ‘jobs budget’ depends on the state
The proposals of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley epitomize the reality of the Red State and Blue State philosophy of just what a ‘jobs budget’ looks like.
Pence names human services chief, ag director
Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday named Debra Minott, an attorney with health care regulatory experience, to run the Indiana's human services agency while it implements the looming Medicaid expansion. Pence also named Gina Sheets to lead the Agriculture Department.
Pence submits lean budget built around tax cut
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is asking lawmakers to spend most of Indiana's cash surplus on a 10-percent cut in the personal income tax.
Pence team to deliver first budget to state lawmakers
The new Republican governor has cash in the bank and a roughly $500 million surplus to work with. But he also has many demands from lawmakers in both parties to restore spending cuts.
Pence sworn in as Indiana’s 50th governor
Mike Pence, the former six-term Republican congressman from Columbus, used his inaugural address from a Statehouse balcony in front of a crowd of supporters and state officials to call upon all residents to help better the state.
Out of Washington, Pence redefines his image
Mike Pence, who will be sworn in as Indiana’s 50th governor on Monday, is looking to distance himself from his reputation as a staunch social crusader as he focuses on jobs in his new position.
Pence inaugural events to draw thousands of people
Thousands of people are expected during two days of public events leading up to the inauguration of Republican Mike Pence as Indiana's 50th governor.
Gov.-elect Pence to seek losers-pay tort reform
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Pence will include tort reform in a first-year legislative agenda that is slowly taking shape.
Pence names commerce secretary, IEDC chief
Victor Smith will serve as secretary of commerce and Eric Doden will lead the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the incoming governor announced Thursday.
Pence inaugural ball sold out
The black tie dinner and dance will be at the JW Marriott’s Grand Ballroom.
Daniels fell short on lifting incomes
As Gov. Mitch Daniels leaves office in January, there is debate about whether his policies of keeping taxes and spending low, while pursuing alternative strategies to improve roads and schools, have been the best way to help Indiana attract and create more high-wage, knowledge-based jobs.
Pence’s inner circle includes old, new hands
Mike Pence's staff says he likes to chew over an issue extensively before presenting it to the public, and wants to hear from multiple sides before making up his mind.
Pence keeps transportation, National Guard chiefs
Pence announced that Maj. Gen. Martin Umbarger would continue as the head of Indiana's National Guard and Michael Cline would continue serving as state transportation commissioner.
FEIGENBAUM: Unusual circumstances could stir Indiana General Assembly
When lawmakers reconvene Jan. 7 for the 2013 legislative session, they will do so under a unique structure: a new Republican governor and Republican super-majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly.
Indiana Republicans already clashing over budget
What the 2013 legislative session lacks in spectacle, it’s sure to make up for in surprises.
Daniels revives talk of outer beltway around Indy
There's renewed interest from top state lawmakers in the highway, which would link communities stretching from Martinsville southwest of Indianapolis to Pendleton northeast of the city.
Pence travels Indiana to thank supporters, voters
Gov.-elect Mike Pence pledged to work with both parties to improve Indiana's economy but sidestepped potential political minefields as he hit the road Thursday for a two-day trip to thank supporters who helped him win the governor's office.