Politics

Ind. politicians ranked for 2012 voting record, conservative allegiances

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:23 a.m.

The American Conservative Union ranked Indiana state legislators for the first time during the 2012 legislative session.

1st I-69 section opens to public ahead of schedule

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:20 a.m.

The first section of Interstate 69 opened to traffic Nov. 19, with grand opening events attended by Gov. Mitch Daniels, and federal, state and local officials.

Courthouse conference room named after former public servant

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 11:40 p.m.

During the open house, former Monroe County Clerk and County Recorder Haley received a surprise when her close friends and co-workers announced they were naming a conference room after her.

Smoke detector mandate passes

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 1:47 a.m.

A new mandate requires all battery-powered smoke detectors be upgraded to hard-wired interconnected smoke detectors.

GOP supermajority secured in Ind. House, maintained in Senate

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:23 p.m.

Election 2012 brought Republican membership in the state House of Representatives from 60 to 69 members, with Democrats down from 40 to 31 members. Republicans needed 67 seats to lock in the supermajority.

Indiana Republicans react to election results

By Claire Wiseman · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:21 p.m.

One week after the general election, Indiana Republicans at the state, local and university level are nursing wounds, celebrating victories and looking toward the future.

Democrats maintain local control, lose state races

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 11:18 p.m.

Election 2012 was not kind to state Democratic candidates. Republicans now form a supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly. Democrats maintained their hold in the Senate and lost nine seats in the House.

Residents in 22 states file petitions to secede from Union

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2012 12:56 a.m.

Citizens in 22 states, including Indiana, have filed petitions on the White House website to secede from the United States following the Nov. 6 election in which President Barack Obama was re-elected.

County provides options for impaired, disabled voters

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:33 a.m.

A Monroe County Travel Board team consisting of a Republican and Democratic representative assisted 30 Garden Villa senior citizens in the voting process Oct. 25.

State gives schools A-F grades

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:29 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Education released new A-F accountability grades Wednesday. Compared to last year, more Indiana schools received the state’s lowest rating.

Endorsement Roundup

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2012 12:13 a.m.

Still deciding how to vote today? Throughout the election season, U.S. Senate and gubernational candidates in Indiana have been endorsed by the following organizations and individuals across the Hoosier state.

Polls declares Ind. election front runners

Sunday, Nov. 4,2012 11:14 p.m.

There’s a leader emerging in the U.S. Senate race between Republican candidate and State Treasurer Richard Mourdock and Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-2nd District. Donnelly leads Mourdock 47 percent to 36 percent, according to the third Howey/DePauw Indiana Battleground Poll.

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Politics

Ind. politicians ranked for 2012 voting record, conservative allegiances

1st I-69 section opens to public ahead of schedule

Courthouse conference room named after former public servant

Smoke detector mandate passes

GOP supermajority secured in Ind. House, maintained in Senate

Indiana Republicans react to election results

Democrats maintain local control, lose state races

Residents in 22 states file petitions to secede from Union

County provides options for impaired, disabled voters

State gives schools A-F grades

Endorsement Roundup

Polls declares Ind. election front runners

Pence, Young focus on game plan in days before election

Men, women split political agendas, party affiliations

County council candidates outline plans for upcoming term

Gas prices dropping across state, nationwide

City seeks public input on vision statement

Races too close to call

Students line up for first day of early voting

Candidates face off online

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No. 14 Indiana men’s soccer overcomes first half deficit, defeats Akron in overtime

Indiana women’s basketball secures 10-point win over Columbia, readies to face No. 18 Baylor

Indiana women’s basketball starts quick, defeats No. 18 Baylor