Bayh likely to run for governor, party official says
Marion County Democratic chief Ed Treacy expects an announcement after the first of the year.
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Control of House key issue as election season revs up
One hundred Indiana House seats are on the ballot—though many fewer are competitive—but their outcomes may affect the state well beyond the two-year terms that the candidates seek.
Is Baron Hill high and dry?
The congressman was the only one from the Indiana delegation to vote for cap and trade. Now, with the Senate having gotten
cold feet on the legislation, Hill might have been left to twist in the wind.
Big budget cuts will make for bitter state politics
As Indiana’s reserves dwindle toward zero and federal stimulus money disappears, trying to keep political debate friendly
and the budget in the black will be quite a challenge. Half a year before they must craft the next state budget, Democrats
and Republicans already are squabbling.
BP donates to Indiana candidates, some return cash
BP's employee political action committee donated nearly $24,000 to Indiana legislative candidates in June, but not everyone
wants to cash the checks after the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
Joe Andrew to chair international law firm
The former chairman of the Democratic party in Indiana was named co-chairman of the firm resulting from the June 9 merger
of Washington, D.C.-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and United Kingdom-based Denton Wilde Sapte LLP.
Was Daniels right about the Court of Appeals?
The state Supreme Court rammed an appeals court decision on Indiana’s voter ID bill down its throat. Was the appellate
decision “judicial arrogance?”
Dems pick Indianapolis architect as secretary of state nominee
Democrats picked Vop Osili over Carmel attorney Tom McKenna. He'll face Fishers Town Councilman Charlie White in November.
Local attorney elected U.S. Libertarian Party’s vice chairman
Mark Rutherford wants America’s third-largest political party to make inroads by showing competence at the grassroots level
of government.
Democratic secretary of state hopefuls critical of voter ID law
Both Democrats seeking their party's nomination for Indiana secretary of state are critics of the state's voter identification
law, which they would have a role in enforcing as the top state election official.
Daniels tapping out-of-state donors
The drive by Gov. Mitch Daniels to help Republicans regain control of the Indiana House is gaining plenty of support from
out-of-state donors.
State GOP nominates Berry, Mourdock, White
Indiana Republicans have nominated state Auditor Tim Berry and Treasurer Richard Mourdock for their second terms in office
and Fishers Town Councilman Charlie White to be secretary of state.
Lugar: Bipartisan approach needed on climate bill
Sen. Richard Lugar is urging President Obama to endorse a bipartisan climate change bill that doesn’t add another financial
burden during tough times and does not include the new carbon-based fuel taxes sought by Democratic leaders.
Indiana Rep. Souder says he’ll resign over affair
Indiana Rep. Mark Souder announced Tuesday he would resign from Congress, effective Friday, because he had an affair with
a staffer.
Dems, GOP use websites for Senate campaign attacks
State political parties launch lobbyistdancoats.com and badforindiana.com to criticize Senate candidates Dan Coats and Brad
Ellsworth. Both dismiss the other side's website as a political distraction.
Voters turn out in light numbers for Indiana primary
The low turnout could be due in part to the number of people who sought ballots early this year. More than 96,000 early and
absentee ballots were issued statewide.
Carson to face Scott in 7th District race
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated three challengers for his party’s nomination in Indiana’s 7th District.
Rokita wins in Indiana’s GOP-heavy 4th District
The race for Steve Buyer’s seat became a three-month sprint among 13 candidates after he announced in late January that he
would retire after 18 years in Congress.
Burton gets another GOP nod in 5th District
Dan Burton is seeking his 15th term from the heavily Republican district after narrowly beating former state Rep. Luke Messer.
Coats wins GOP nomination for Senate race
In Indiana this fall, Coats will face Democrat Brad Ellsworth, whose nomination is assured. The candidates are seeking the
seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.