Indiana Republicans approve fines on House boycotters
Indiana House Republicans have approved $1,000-a-day fines against Democratic legislators who are boycotting over a right-to-work bill.
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Indiana Dems: Voters should decide right-to-work
House Democrats say they’ll continue stall tactics at the General Assembly unless they get a referendum to decide whether Indiana will become a right-to-work state.
Indiana county leaders worried over 911 funding
County officials across Indiana scrambling to find money to pay for 911 emergency services say they aren't confident of getting help from state legislators, who might be leery of boosting cellphone fees during an election year.
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.
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.
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.
New push set for broad Indiana smoking limits
The bill announced Thursday by Republican Rep. Eric Turner of Cicero would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces, including bars.
Unions air TV and radio ads targeting right-to-work laws
The ads encouraging Hoosiers to ask lawmakers to oppose the controversial legislation are paid for by Indiana’s AFL-CIO.
Indiana House Dem leader hints at another walkout
Patrick Bauer, the leader of Indiana’s House Democrats, hinted Wednesday that party lawmakers may walk out for the second year in a row to oppose the same Republican-led right-to-work bill thwarted last year by their five-week boycott.
Daniels rescinds crowd limits at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has rescinded new Statehouse security rules that put a 3,000-person limit on the number of people allowed in the building at any one time.
Indiana House Speaker plans fast start for labor bill
Indiana's Republican House leader said Tuesday that lawmakers will almost immediately take up right-to-work legislation that's likely to dominate much of the state's 2012 session.
Daniels outlines agenda for General Assembly
In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Mitch Daniels discusses his goals for the General Assembly, which convenes Wednesday. Among them: Implement a statewide smoking ban, make Indiana a right-to-work state, and end what he calls “credit creep” for college students.
Anderson mayor resigns, takes back police job
A central Indiana city's mayor has resigned with less than a week left to go in his term. Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon submitted his resignation at a safety board meeting Monday.
Amid leadership issues, Indiana Dems fight over future
Before he changed his mind, Dan Parker’s decision to step down as party chairman was seen by many as an opportunity to find fresh blood to lead Democrats through fights to win back the governor's office and a U.S. Senate seat next year.
Lugar: Tea Party could cost Senate GOP majority
Tea Party supporters that helped the Republicans win a U.S. House majority last year also prevented the party from taking control of the Senate and could do it again in 2012, Senator Richard Lugar said.
UPDATE: Judge throws out secretary of state election
An attorney for Charlie White said "he's not going anywhere" despite a judge's ruling Thursday that the embattled Indiana Republican secretary of state be removed from office because he was improperly registered as a candidate.
Democrats rankled by ‘flawed’ leadership vote
Indiana Democrats admit they face a significant challenge trying to unite the party in time for important 2012 elections after a messy leadership squabble over the weekend left key officials divided.
State Democratic chairman Parker rescinds resignation
Dan Parker, the chairman of the state Democratic Party who abruptly resigned this week, reversed himself Saturday and narrowly survived a vote to keep his post, a party official told The Associated Press.
Panel rejects audit of Indiana revenue department
Republican members of the State Budget Committee have rejected Democrats' request for an independent audit of the Indiana Department of Revenue for misplacing $320 million.
Parker resigning as state Democratic Party chairman
Dan Parker said Monday morning that he will step down as chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party after a seven-year tenure that included big political highs—including President Barack Obama’s 2008 victory in the state—but recent lows as well.