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GOP’s Pence promotes marriage to curb poverty
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence said Tuesday that marriage is the best route for breaking children out of the cycle of poverty and called on regulators to think about whether policies promote or dissuade marriage.
GOP support building behind Mourdock
On Monday at an Indianapolis fundraiser, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan exhorted Republicans to “please, please, send us Richard Mourdock!” Other prominent party members are lining up behind Mourdock, too.
GOP spending $650K in tight Indiana Senate race
Senate Republicans will jump into Indiana's pitched Senate battle this week, responding to a Democratic ad-buy with one of their own as they seek control of the Senate in November.
Dems to pour $516K into Indiana Senate battle
A party official said Friday the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is financing a new ad for Rep. Joe Donnelly that will run statewide.
Pence seeks family analyses; Gregg proposes tax credits
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence gave a hint Wednesday at what social issues he would push for as governor, while Democrat John Gregg called for a new tax credit he claims would help companies return jobs from overseas.
Indiana’s 2012 split could be Pence and Donnelly
As the countdown to the November election picks up steam, establishment Democrats and Republicans have been quietly talking about the possibility that Indiana swing voters could pick Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly in November.
U.S. unemployment rate dips despite weak jobs report
The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent from 8.3 percent in July, the Labor Department said Friday. But that was only because more people gave up looking for work. Hourly pay fell, manufacturers cut the most jobs in two years and the number of people in the work force dropped to its lowest level in 31 years.
Senatorial candidates angling for advantage in tight race
Central Indiana residents will have a front-row seat on the close race for U.S. Senate, as Democrat Joe Donnelly and Republican Richard Mourdock drill into each other’s partisan strongholds to pick up crucial votes.
Romney pitches change for veterans in Indiana speech
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told veterans Wednesday in Indianapolis that he's already started planning how to change veterans' services to help them find jobs during a Romney administration.
Romney to address veterans in Indianapolis
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will focus on veterans' issues with a Wednesday afternoon speech to the American Legion in Indianapolis as speakers at the GOP convention in Florida address defense and foreign affairs.
Indiana governor hopefuls talk education, infrastructure
Despite their political differences, the three men running for Indiana governor outlined similar outlooks for running the state during a forum Tuesday, from proposing improved job training to imposing tax cuts. But which taxes should be cut and when highlighted their differences.
Indiana candidates scrap about farm bill failure
Congress' failure to pass a farm bill became a top talking point for Indiana candidates this week as Hoosier farmers continue to suffer through the worst drought in decades.
Lieutenant governor candidates debate farm issues
The three candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor are talking about supporting Indiana's rural communities with strategies ranging from building better roads to improving health care.
Lieutenant governor candidates to debate farm issues
Farm issues play a central role in the duties of Indiana's lieutenant governor, who also serves as the state's agriculture secretary.
Hoosier politicians offer tax cuts for all stripes
Hoosiers have a pick of candidates looking to succeed Gov. Mitch Daniels who are ready to slash their taxes for them.
Pence wants more farm promotion, technology
Mike Pence's Republican running mate, lieutenant governor nominee Sue Ellspermann, said Tuesday the state should do more to promote Indiana farm exports. She's also calling for a joint venture in developing new agriculture technology.
Pence seeks tax cut; Gregg equal pay for women
Indiana gubernatorial candidates John Gregg and Mike Pence both want to help working Hoosiers, but on Tuesday proposed different ways to do it.
Dems grumbling over big raises for Ballard’s staff
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s staff received a collective 18-percent raise this spring following the hiring of a new deputy for education with an annual salary of $120,000.