AltWeeklies Wire
Officials Target Trafficking Loopholesnew

Indiana state officials are lobbying to fast-track legislation that would make it easier for police and prosecutors to crack down on human trafficking.
NUVO |
Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism |
12-22-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: human trafficking, sex trade
Indiana University Makes Historic Maps Available to Publicnew

Indiana University is now making historic maps of more than 300 locations in the state available to the public.
State Warns Against Burning Yard Wastenew

IDEM urges residents not to burn their piles of leaves – even if it’s allowed locally – and to find healthier alternatives when disposing of their yard waste.
NUVO |
Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism |
11-03-2011 |
Environment
Poll Shows Ballard Leading Mayoral Racenew

Ballard topped Kennedy 44 percent to 33 percent in a WISH-TV/Franklin College poll. The Libertarian candidate, Chris
Bowen, had 2 percent.
Bauer Decries GOP's Right-to-Worknew

The Democrat leader in the Indiana House said Wednesday that his members reserve the right to push right-to-work legislation in the General Assembly's 2012 session.
Indiana Officials Dabble in iPad trendnew

Many state and local governments are reviewing the iPad to possibly improve communication, increase speed in lawmaking decisions and cut costs with paper.