AltWeeklies Wire
Study committee green lights mass transitnew
A legislative panel on Thursday endorsed a mass transit funding plan that could mean a tax increase for residents and businesses and require approval from local officials and voters.
Indiana loses million in tobacco paymentsnew
The state is set to lose $63 million in tobacco payments next year after an arbitration panel determined it failed to enforce a provision of the master settlement with tobacco companies.
Indiana Right-to-Work Law Ruled Unconstitutionalnew
A Lake County judge has ruled Indiana's right-to-work law unconstitutional, saying it requires unions to perform services for which they can't be compensated.
Indiana Gov. Says Federal Media Shield Law is Needednew
Indiana Governor Mike Pence is in favor of giving the press a shield against government.
Pence tightens regs on abortion drugnew
Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill into law Wednesday that will put stricter regulations on clinics administering abortion-inducing drugs including RU-486.
NUVO |
Lesley Weidenbener |
05-02-2013 |
The War on Women
Risky to talk religion on campaign trailnew
What makes the storm most interesting to me is that the position Mourdock expressed about abortion was no surprise: He's been a consistent opponent - even in rape and incest cases.
NUVO |
Lesley Weidenbener |
10-29-2012 |
Commentary
Indiana candidates talk trucks, marijuana, creationismnew
On the issue of marijuana, Pence called it a "scourge," Gregg is disinclined to decriminalization, but remains open to discuss, while Boneham supports legalization for medical purposes.
Tags: Mike Pence, John Gregg
Analysis: Daniels made the right court picknew
Gov. Mitch Daniels said he appointed Judge Loretta Rush to the Indiana Supreme Court not because she was a woman but because she was the best candidate for the job.
NUVO |
Lesley Weidenbener |
09-18-2012 |
Commentary
Arizona immigration ruling affects Indiananew
A U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down key parts of an Arizona immigration law means that similar Indiana provisions are unconstitutional.
NUVO |
Lesley Weidenbener |
06-25-2012 |
Immigration
Mark Massa makes Indiana Supreme Courtnew
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed his former chief counsel - Mark Massa - to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court and replace retiring Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
Tags: Mitch Daniels, Mark Massa
Q&A with Indiana Gov. Mitch Danielsnew
Among Gov. Mitch Daniels' goals for 2012: implement a statewide smoking ban; pass a right-to-work law; and end what he calls "credit creep."
