Politics

Highway funding would shrink if laws aimed at curbing DUIs don’t change

By Megan Jula · Thursday, Feb. 7,2013 11:41 p.m.

Indiana is struggling to maintain $40.4 million in federal highway funding after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deemed Indiana’s drunken driving laws insufficient.

Pence appoints head of Department of Child Services

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 31,2013 2:27 a.m.

Gov. Mike Pence continued his transition into office Wednesday when he named Mary Beth Bonaventura as the head of the Department of Child Services, adding to his growing administration.

Switchblade ban lifted in Indiana

By Anu Kumar · Thursday, Jan. 31,2013 2:26 a.m.

A specific switchblade that was banned in Indiana is now legal again.

Pence aims to protect 'intact' families

Monday, Jan. 28,2013 10:52 p.m.

On his inauguration, Gov. Mike Pence signed 15 executive orders, including one which designated certain regulations to support "intact" families.

Inaugural ball celebrates Obama’s second term

By Claire Wiseman · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2013 12 p.m.

“Obama’s on fire,” Alicia Keys crooned from the piano at the head of the stage. “Everybody knows that Michelle is his girl.”

Obama emphasizes unity

By Matthew Glowicki · Monday, Jan. 21,2013 2:59 p.m.

We the people, said President Barack Obama, more than ever, must work together as one nation, as one people.

Full text of Obama's address

Monday, Jan. 21,2013 2:55 p.m.

President Barack Obama addressed the nation after being inaugurated for his second term in office.

Inauguration celebrated Hoosier style at Indiana Society Ball

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Jan. 21,2013 12:32 p.m.

The Indiana State Society’s Inaugural Ball tradition dates back to 1952, Ball Chair Jan Powell said. These days, tickets go for $400 a plate or $9,000 a table.

Study: Super PACs exaggerate spending problems in election

By Kirsten Clark · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:37 a.m.

Donors and candidates spent about $5.2 billion on the 2012 election, shattering previous spending records, according to nonpartisan research group U.S. PIRG and Demos.

City Hall becomes LEED certified following upgrades

By Megan Jula · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2013 12:30 a.m.

Century-old City Hall became the first Bloomington government building to become Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified.

Prayer could be mandated in schools

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:38 a.m.

Public schools could have the option to mandate daily prayer if a bill by State Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, passes the legislature this spring.

FairTalk members fight for marriage rights in Ind.

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Monday, Dec. 10,2012 12:42 a.m.

Jean Capler and her partner, Jenny, have been together for 15 years. They go to the movies like any other couple, they go out to breakfast like any other couple and they love each other like any other couple. As two lesbians in the state of Indiana, they cannot get married like any other couple.

Ind. politicians leave legacy as terms expire

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Dec. 10,2012 12:19 a.m.

Two long-time Indiana leaders leaving office this year won’t head quietly into retirement.

Victory Celebration at KRC Banquets & Catering

Young accepts appointment to Congress committee

Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:33 p.m.

Rep. Todd Young, R-9th District, is one of four new appointees to the Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 113th Congress. Young will be the only Indiana representative on the committee.

Pence appoints cabinet members

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 3,2012 11:52 p.m.

Gov.-elect Mike Pence began filling out cabinet positions soon after the Nov. 6 election. Pence will take the reigns from two-term Gov. Mitch Daniels following a Jan. 14 inauguration ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Ind. 2012 voter turnout falls 4 percent

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 2,2012 11:41 p.m.

Fewer Hoosiers voted in this year’s general election than in 2008. About 58 percent of the 4.5 million registered voters in Indiana hit the polls this election season, a slip from 62 percent in 2008.

Ind. conomic development results announced

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Nov. 29,2012 11:34 p.m.

The 220 companies working with the IEDC have already decided to expand or establish new business operations in Indiana, an increase from the 219 decisions announced last year, IEDC spokesperson Katelyn Hancock said.

Porch couches could be axed after code update

Thursday, Nov. 29,2012 11:32 p.m.

Couches, armchairs and futons are among the traditional indoor furniture that dot Bloomington front porches. In the near future, rental property tenants will be banned from using such seating and instead be limited to using only designated outdoor furniture.

Ind. residents to receive tax refunds from surplus

By Claire Wiseman · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 1:33 a.m.

Indiana taxpayers will receive a $111 tax refund just for filing their 2012 income tax returns.

Rep. Welch keeps options open post-election

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 9:34 p.m.

The seven-term state representative lost her reelection bid 59 percent to 41 percent.She said she was disappointed about the prospects of not serving in the Statehouse again but was confident in knowing she did all she could to market herself to potential voters.

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