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    <title>Daily News Update - Friday, May 29, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-29T13:42:33Z</published>
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    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Ind. councilman indicted on election charges Local officials unhappy with air-monitoring change SBA announces new loan guarantee Ind. court considers Terre Haute mayoral dispute Ind. Senate leader: no gambling issues in session Ind. legislator enters GOP race against...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30854373.story target='_blank'>Ind. councilman indicted on election charges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853441.story target='_blank'>Local officials unhappy with air-monitoring change</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853055.story target='_blank'>SBA announces new loan guarantee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853195.story target='_blank'>Ind. court considers Terre Haute mayoral dispute</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30850259.story target='_blank'>Ind. Senate leader: no gambling issues in session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30852565.story target='_blank'>Ind. legislator enters GOP race against Burton</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30851889.story target='_blank'>Ind. court upholds Muncie mayor's 13-vote win</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1597211,gcasino0529.article target='_blank'>Senate leader wants gambling off agenda</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597221,airmonitor_0529.article target='_blank'>IDEM to monitor lead near mills</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597548,gbriefs-0529.article target='_blank'>Legislative forum set for Glen Theatre</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597254,gbrief2-0528.article target='_blank'>Gary, Lake County getting federal cash</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1595624,gcontract0528.article target='_blank'>Gary hires stimulus cash help</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1596861,edit-guns-05xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Nation doesn't need guns in federal parks</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/top/doc2197a04cdc2c6361862575c50004e340.txt target='_blank'>Senate leader says he'll block Gary casino move, other gambling measures</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/lake/docca244feeecac6185862575c5000f3c5d.txt target='_blank'>Mayor touts amphitheater's benefits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/opinion/times_editorials/doc6ee17c747778d09f862575c4007cbb2f.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Fix fund, then build trust</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090529/News01/905290309/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Gov. Daniels talks about budget goals</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090529/EDIT07/305299925/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Mourdock's math</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090529/OPINION01/905290312/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Planning U.S. response to North Korea</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS05/905290342/1008/LOCAL19/State+Rep.+Murphy+joins+race+for+U.S.+Rep.+Burton+s+seat target='_blank'>State Rep. Murphy joins race for U.S. Rep. Burton's seat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS05/905290343/1008/LOCAL19/Odor-control+idea+doesn+t+smell+right+to+panel target='_blank'>Odor-control idea doesn't smell right to panel</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS08/905290346/1101/NEWS08/Energy+Summit+was+an+echo+chamber target='_blank'>COLUMN: Energy Summit was an echo chamber</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/OPINION08/905290316/1291/OPINION08/Keep+it+short+and+simple target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Keep it short and simple</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290332/1002/City+Councilman+Monte+Murphy+indicted+on+election-related+counts target='_blank'>City Councilman Monte Murphy indicted on election-related counts</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290333/1002/Appeals+court+says+Sharon+McShurley+is+our+mayor target='_blank'>Appeals court says Sharon McShurley is our mayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290335/1002/The+2007+election++Will+it+ever+end? target='_blank'>The 2007 election: Will it ever end?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290305/1002/Local+business++legislator+support+more+clean+jobs target='_blank'>Local business, legislator support more clean jobs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/OPINION01/905290307/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Please end this now, Jim</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_148235646.html target='_blank'>Attorneys for Bennett, Burke present cases to Indiana Supreme Court</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/29/bayh-details-supportof-credit-card-reform/ target='_blank'>Bayh details support of credit card reform</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/28/supreme-court-the-issue-obama-picks-sotomayor/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Supreme Court</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090529/NEWS0204/905290427/1025/NEWS02/House++Senate+leaders+split+on+special+session+aganda target='_blank'>House, Senate leaders split on special session agenda</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Thursday, May 28, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-28T13:29:01Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-28T14:13:03Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Ind. court hearing Terre Haute mayoral dispute Ind. tax collections forecast to drop this year NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune Judge holds city in contempt, must return fees RDA legal battle continues EDITORIAL: Bayh bill would add to nursing...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30847059.story target='_blank'>Ind. court hearing Terre Haute mayoral dispute</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30843653.story target='_blank'>Ind. tax collections forecast to drop this year</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1595623,gtrash0528.article target='_blank'>Judge holds city in contempt, must return fees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/1593313,pccommish2-527.article target='_blank'>RDA legal battle continues</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1594238,edit-nurses-05xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Bayh bill would add to nursing faculty</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1594053,edit-graduation.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Extra money won't fix state graduation woes</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/docc8c48e07f0709462862575c300838194.txt target='_blank'>Bayh: Bill ends credit card abuses</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/doc4e3b3a25cdef4d9b862575c3007cea5a.txt target='_blank'>Forecast calls for slimmer state budget, but Dems bristle</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/doc5a0e297c20a62bfc862575c400113fa2.txt target='_blank'>Hammond charter school plan earns queries, praise</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/lake/doc9ce070c14737b4b1862575c3007c74fe.txt target='_blank'>Lake to receive stimulus funds for recession relief</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/porter/doc5202a622c2b6b9e8862575c300804d8c.txt target='_blank'>State OK with tax collection plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/opinion/times_editorials/docb58ae9da69e40e2b862575c3006ac977.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lake council offers $60K insult</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/columnists/doug_ross/doc0a41504219285ac4862575bd0078e10a.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: High taxes matter more than low-slung pants</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/columnists/mark_kiesling/doc413ddd65f465d8d4862575c2007f7a27.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: Hey, Chicago! Want a free airport?</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/News01/905280311/-1/news target='_blank'>Indiana budget outlook worse than thought</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/News01/905280312/-1/news target='_blank'>Roemer tapped as envoy to India</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/Opinion/905280384/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: FDA should regulate tobacco</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289995/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>$1 billion shortfall forecast</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289928/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Credit card rules shield good customers, Bayh says</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289927/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Busy Daniels to give weekly GOP address</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289925/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Robertson named state health No. 2</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090528/NEWS02/905280347/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Street repairs could begin soon with help of wheel tax</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090528/OPINION01/905280308/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: End judicial confirmation witch hunts</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/BUSINESS/90528022/-1/NEWS/Indy+councilor+raises+stink+over+biz+odors+ target='_blank'>Indy councilman raises stink over biz odors</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/LOCAL/905280401/1001/NEWS/Revised+revenue+figures+may+force+cuts+at+schools target='_blank'>Revised revenue figures may force cuts at schools</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/NEWS05/905280398/1008/LOCAL19/Republicans+critique+emissions+cap target='_blank'>Republicans critique emissions cap</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/NEWS05/905280428/1008/LOCAL19/Roemer+nominated+as+envoy+to+India target='_blank'>Roemer nominated as envoy to India</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/OPINION08/905280376/1291/OPINION08/Lighten+up+on+carbon+reduction target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lighten up on carbon reduction</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/905280374/1002/Experts+say+wheel+tax+might+save+you+some+money+(and+grief) target='_blank'>Experts say wheel tax might save you some money (and grief)</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090528/OPINION01/905280341/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Animal plan needs consideration</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_147230938.html target='_blank'>Burke v. Bennett hits Indiana's high court today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_147225404.html target='_blank'>Ellsworth tours TH project locations</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/27/tax-shortfall-to-top-1-billion/ target='_blank'>Tax shortfall to top $1 billion</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090528/NEWS0204/905280405/1025/NEWS02/$1.1+billion+in+cuts+needed+to+save+reserves++forecast+says target='_blank'>$1.1 billion in cuts needed to save reserves, forecast says</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Wednesday, May 27, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-27T14:01:14Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-27T15:03:27Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Judge denies injunction to save children&apos;s home GOP energy summit in Indianapolis today 2 top Obama officials to visit Kokomo NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune Sotomayor &apos;great choice&apos; Pastrick aide Raykovich settles for $160K Council ponders tax bills Times...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30838711.story target='_blank'>Judge denies injunction to save children's home</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.ibj.com/html/detail_page.asp?content=38464 target='_blank'>GOP energy summit in Indianapolis today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/statenews/local_story_146173523.html target='_blank'>2 top Obama officials to visit Kokomo</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1592914,ropjusticereax0527.article target='_blank'>Sotomayor 'great choice'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1592917,raykovich0527.article target='_blank'>Pastrick aide Raykovich settles for $160K</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/1593202,chcouncil_0527.article target='_blank'>Council ponders tax bills</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/doc848226be20eab4b5862575c30003b2a1.txt target='_blank'>Region lauds Sotomayor nomination to high court</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/doc7321fd86c5956a7d862575c300059f0f.txt target='_blank'>Raykovich admits in court papers sidewalk program was illegal</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/docff1e8264d2efbe54862575c3000b1d3c.txt target='_blank'>Tax bills hit surprise snag</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/lake/docb9acec3bfed5da26862575c2007e031a.txt target='_blank'>As planned, Pastrick a no-show in Hammond court</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/opinion/times_editorials/doc05962bd7484e2a79862575c2007c2ef1.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pastrick decision is a letdown</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090527/News01/905270356/-1/news target='_blank'>Sotomayor nod opens doors for Hispanics</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090527/LOCAL/305279961/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>City OKs sewer-rate increases for 5 years</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090527/EDIT05/305279984/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Credit card 'reform' has unintended consequences</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090527/OPINION01/905270313/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: New credit card law holds lesson for all</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS05/905270367/1008/LOCAL19/No+word+from+Bayh++Lugar+on+Sotomayor target='_blank'>No word from Bayh, Lugar on Sotomayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS05/905270366/1008/LOCAL19/Hoosier+s+nomination+languishes target='_blank'>Hoosier's nomination languishes</a></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS08/905270365/1101/NEWS08/Tully++Mitch+is+new+darling+of+national+GOP target='_blank'>COLUMN: Mitch is new darling of national GOP</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090527/NEWS01/905270320/1002/Wheel+tax+takes+one+turn+forward target='_blank'>Wheel tax takes one turn forward</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090527/NEWS0301/905260320/1003/NEWS03/+100++hopeful++compromises+produce+state+budget+in+time target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: '100% hopeful' compromises produce state budget in time</a></p>


<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/27/spend-it-quickly-not-evenly/ target='_blank'>INDOT stimulus formula leaves SW Indiana dry</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090527/NEWS0204/905270471/1025/NEWS02/Daniels+hopes+to+protect+education+funding+in+budget target='_blank'>Daniels hopes to protect education funding in budget</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090527/NEWS02/905270462/1025/NEWS02/Hill+plans+appearances+in+New+Albany++Vevay target='_blank'>Hill plans appearances in New Albany, Vevay</a></p>

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    <title>Daily News Update - Tuesday, May 26, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-26T13:39:10Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T14:34:49Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Closing children&apos;s home celebrates new graduates Hoosier lawmakers eye budget talks, contingency plan NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune EDITORIAL: Gary must embrace tough fiscal decisions Times of Northwest Indiana Gary to get (City) Hall monitor Lake Council set to...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30822643.story target='_blank'>Closing children's home celebrates new graduates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/updates/breaking_news/doc4a196cee430c6603115878.txt target='_blank'>Hoosier lawmakers eye budget talks, contingency plan</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1587374,edit-duab.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gary must embrace tough fiscal decisions</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/26/news/top/doc50253c710deaf9af862575c10072ef20.txt target='_blank'>Gary to get (City) Hall monitor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/26/news/top/docf6c87255cbb5e446862575c1007465c0.txt target='_blank'>Lake Council set to override helicopter veto</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/news/top/doc87159c5c10620974862575c00011ca1c.txt target='_blank'>Mayor goes on police ride-along</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/opinion/times_editorials/docf90694f86b702f6c862575bd007bb7a4.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lawmakers must solve bus puzzle</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090524/Opinion/905240439/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: A new chapter in Notre Dame story</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090524/LOCAL0202/305249877/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Senator wants special session to stay on task</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090526/EDIT0502/305269923/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: 'Progress,' but jobless fund still falls short</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090524/EDIT0501/305249934/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Low marks for stimulus sunshine</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090524/OPINION01/905240318/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pay-for-grads program is innovative plan</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250355/1008/LOCAL19/What+if+lawmakers+miss+budget+deadline? target='_blank'>What if lawmakers miss budget deadline?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250353/1008/LOCAL19/Indiana+has+big+stake+in+climate-change+legislation target='_blank'>Indiana has big stake in climate-change legislation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250358/1008/LOCAL19/Governor+says+shutdown+not+an+option target='_blank'>Governor says shutdown not an option</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090524/NEWS08/905240387/1101/NEWS08/A+start+to+saving+City+Market target='_blank'>COLUMN: A start to saving City Market</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090524/OPINION/905240308/1014/NEWS17/GUEST+COLUMN++Mayor+++New+taxes+not+an+option+for+Muncie target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Mayor: New taxes not an option for Muncie</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090524/NEWS0301/905240326/1003/NEWS17/Don+t+forget+the+center target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Don't forget the center</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/25/no-headline---26a03hill-brief/ target='_blank'>U.S. Rep Hill plays host to Job Fair</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/25/scanners-should-ease-time-spent-paying-tax/ target='_blank'>Scanners should ease time spent paying tax</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090524/COLUMNISTS07/905240432/1025/NEWS02/State+leaders+prep+for+special+session target='_blank'>State leaders prep for special session</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Friday, May 22, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-22T11:57:45Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-22T12:23:52Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE New Ind. license plate to honor POWs, missing vets Ind. county sues legislator over software deal NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune U.S. attorney subpoenas Lake County lab records Pastrick won&apos;t stand trial EDITORIAL: Daniels earns praise by vetoing court...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30806873.story target='_blank'>New Ind. license plate to honor POWs, missing vets</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30806637.story target='_blank'>Ind. county sues legislator over software deal</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1586377,lcysubpoena0522.article target='_blank'>U.S. attorney subpoenas Lake County lab records</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1586129,pastrickrxn.article target='_blank'>Pastrick won't stand trial</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1586105,edit-courts-0522.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Daniels earns praise by vetoing court bill</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/news/top/docf6772b9293f134fa862575bd00804b16.txt target='_blank'>Pastrick to bow out of trial</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/news/lake/docb706dea6bd2e287f862575bd0077f6c5.txt target='_blank'>State Sen. Landske to speak to Team Hammond Tuesday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/opinion/times_editorials/doce9c6ff9a4bb209dd862575bd00769482.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gary's finances need close scrutiny</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/News01/905220340/-1/news target='_blank'>St. Joseph County local income tax could reappear</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/News01/905220307/-1/news target='_blank'>Residents suggest South Bend city officials trim fat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/Opinion/905220359/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Accident reveals need for change</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090522/EDIT07/305229930/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gas mileage matters</a></p>




<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/LOCAL0101/905220374/1008/LOCAL19/City+Council+panel+rejects+Carmel+loan+plan target='_blank'>City Council panel rejects Carmel loan plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/NEWS05/905220349/1008/LOCAL19/Indiana+judge+s+confirmation+vote+postponed target='_blank'>Indiana judge's confirmation vote postponed</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/NEWS08/905220388/1101/NEWS08/U.S.+schools+chief+pushes+change target='_blank'>COLUMN: U.S. schools chief pushes change</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/OPINION08/905220314/1291/OPINION08/Stop+digging+such+a+deep+hole target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Stop digging such a deep hole</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_141210834.html target='_blank'>Stimulus leader meets with local officials in Washington</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090522/NEWS01/905220316/1002/McShurley+plans+to+lay+off+40+firefighters+in+the+next+30+days target='_blank'>McShurley plans to lay off 40 firefighters in the next 30 days</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090522/NEWS01/905220317/1002/+It+s+pretty+dirty+ target='_blank'>'It's pretty dirty'</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/21/web-site-tax-bills/ target='_blank'>Web site with tax bills is up</a></p>




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<entry>
    <title>Daily News Update - Thursday, May 21, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-21T13:52:27Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-21T14:29:57Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Police spent $50,000 on security for Obama visit Agency CFO says Ind. jobless fund fix not enough NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune Appeal gets city some help, but it&apos;s not enough Judge asked to rule on fate, costs for...</summary>
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        <name>Jennifer Wagner</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30804157.story target='_blank'>Police spent $50,000 on security for Obama visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30797253.story target='_blank'>Agency CFO says Ind. jobless fund fix not enough</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1584125,duab0521.article target='_blank'>Appeal gets city some help, but it's not enough</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1583841,pastrick.article target='_blank'>Judge asked to rule on fate, costs for Pastrick</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/news/top/doc722fd9c074ada1f5862575bd00052841.txt target='_blank'>Gary gets partial budget reprieve</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/columnists/doug_ross/doc9b9a58582cb6b8c1862575b6007764ed.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: Which of these surveys do you trust most?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/columnists/mark_kiesling/doc90abef690ed271db862575bc00062a02.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: New faces but politics as usual in E.C.</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090521/EDIT07/305219932/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State senators wasting time writing about Obama nominee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090521/EDIT05/305219922/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: New revenue stream will spur job growth</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090521/OPINION01/905210306/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State budget tied to casinos' future success</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/LOCAL/905210435/1001/NEWS/National+teachers+union+takes+over+ISTA target='_blank'>National teachers union takes over ISTA</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/NEWS/905210417/1008/LOCAL19/City+Market+regains+access+to+its+bank+account target='_blank'>City posts bond that lets City Market pay vendors for now</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/NEWS05/905210415/1008/LOCAL19/+21.6M+from+feds+will+benefit+police++public+safety+programs target='_blank'>$21.6M from feds will benefit police, public safety programs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/OPINION08/905210393/1291/OPINION08/Leave+the+driving+to+us++please target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Leave the driving to us, please</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090521/NEWS01/905210353/1002/Mayor+says+it+s+an++insult++that+firefighters+union+refuses+to+budge target='_blank'>Mayor says it's an 'insult' that firefighters union refuses to budge</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090521/NEWS0301/90521007/1003/NEWS03/Rescuing+credit+card+customers+...+from+selves? target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Rescuing credit card customers ... from selves?</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_140225322.html target='_blank'>Bennett speaks optimistically during Summit</a></p>


<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/20/state-board-vanderburgh-personnel-rules-dont-addre/ target='_blank'>Assessor cleared in pay issue</a></p>






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    <title>Daily News Update - Wednesday, May 20, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-20T13:42:52Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-20T15:08:31Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE NEA takes over Ind. teachers union Voters across Indiana turn down school projects Ind. treasurer: Chrysler deal caused fund losses Ind. children&apos;s home to close, convert to new use NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune $20K missing, Genesis audit shows...</summary>
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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30795767.story target='_blank'>NEA takes over Ind. teachers union</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30792701.story target='_blank'>Voters across Indiana turn down school projects</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30788503.story target='_blank'>Ind. treasurer: Chrysler deal caused fund losses</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30789475.story target='_blank'>Ind. children's home to close, convert to new use</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1581889,ggenesis0520.article target='_blank'>$20K missing, Genesis audit shows</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1581887,grudyjr0520.article target='_blank'>Clay Jr. still being paid for videos</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1580635,edit-correction-04xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Work-release answer to crowded prisons</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/top/doc8fcdd273fe75fafe862575bb008017ff.txt target='_blank'>Obama auto plan gets mixed response in NWI</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/lake/doc21336b1a57fafecb862575bc0001dd0d.txt target='_blank'>Lake election officials stay out of Lake Central Web site controversy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/opinion/times_editorials/doc58d5c984ef41e382862575bb007ea5a3.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pass the road salt, please</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090520/News01/305209998/1052/News01 target='_blank'>No consensus on South Bend cuts</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090520/Opinion/905200379/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Graduates can take lesson from commencement</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/NEWS03/305209992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Lugar, Bayh support shift to gas misers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/NEWS03/305209976/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Abusive lenders forced credit card fixes: Bayh</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/EDIT07/305209938/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: More secrecy from city</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090520/NEWS02/905200341/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Oh, that $924,000! State owes WL</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090520/OPINION01/905200318/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: The net effect of increased fuel economy</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><A href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL/905200359/1001/NEWS/Children+s+home+will+close+after+graduation target='_blank'>Children's home will close after graduation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL/905200341/1001/NEWS/State+gets+feds++OK+for++765M+in+economic+stimulus+funds target='_blank'>State gets feds' OK for $765M in economic stimulus funds</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL18/905200328/1008/LOCAL19/Mayor+s+new+CIB+fix++regional+alcohol+tax target='_blank'>Mayor shops new CIB fix</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/NEWS08/905200335/1101/NEWS08/City+Market+is+worth+saving target='_blank'>COLUMN: City Market is worth saving</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/OPINION08/905200319/1291/OPINION08/Let+s+celebrate+charter+success target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Let's celebrate charter success</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_140004334.html target='_blank'>ACS's Lowe skeptical of state effort to raise grad rates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/opinion/local_story_140083826.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Turnout shows state needs early vote centers</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090520/OPINION01/905200310/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Wheel tax essential to luring jobs to community</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090520/NEWS01/905200302/1008/Workers++Where+s+the+money? target='_blank'>Workers: Where's the money?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090520/NEWS0301/905200320/1003/NEWS03/Life+sciences+key+to+state+s+better+future target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Life sciences key to state's better future</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_139174508.html target='_blank'>Law offices of Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt go up in flames</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/19/interstate-69-the-issue-cost-estimate-increases/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Interstate 69</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Tuesday, May 19, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-19T13:32:21Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-19T14:12:01Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Obama nominee opposed by many GOP state senators Educators to get cash for top graduation increases NORTHERN INDIANA Times of Northwest Indiana EDITORIAL: More power to impose discipline South Bend Tribune City budget survey stresses end to police...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30784385.story target='_blank'>Obama nominee opposed by many GOP state senators</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30782957.story target='_blank'>Educators to get cash for top graduation increases</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/19/opinion/times_editorials/doc36e663fbbd714552862575ba00783cbe.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: More power to impose discipline</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090519/News01/905190343/1129/News target='_blank'>City budget survey stresses end to police take-home cars</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090519/News01/905190344/-1/news target='_blank'>Protesters at ND rally in court</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/LOCAL07/305199934/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Town mourns Butler mayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/LOCAL/305199996/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>D'Arcy drawn to students</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/NEWS03/305199945/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Lugar seeks federal aid to push hybrid Humvees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/EDIT07/305199938/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Unacceptable errors</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090519/OPINION01/905190304/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Efforts to save WL teachers commendable</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190372/1001/NEWS/Teachers+union+vows+to+pay+disability+claims target='_blank'>Union vows to pay disability claims</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190375/1001/NEWS/3+school+plans+go+to+voters+today target='_blank'>3 school plans go to voters today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190322/1001/NEWS/State+will+pay+schools+to+increase+grad+rates target='_blank'>State will pay schools to increase grad rates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/NEWS05/905190369/1008/LOCAL19/Council+approves+revised+ethics+code target='_blank'>Council approves revised ethics code</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/BUSINESS07/905190325/1104/BUSINESS07/Racinos+help+state+buck+trend target='_blank'>COLUMN: Racinos help state buck trend</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/OPINION08/905190316/1291/OPINION08/Keep+chains+out++freshness+in target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Keep chains out, freshness in</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_138220203.html target='_blank'>Mayor, officials to seek federal funding in Washington</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/905190323/1002/Latest+cost-saver?+No+firefighters+sent+on+most+medical+runs target='_blank'>Latest cost-saver? No firefighters sent on most medical runs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/905190304/1002/Wheel+tax+discussion+resurfaces target='_blank'>Wheel tax discussion resurfaces</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090519/NEWS13/905190308/1008/NEWS01/Richmond+family+attends+Obama+s+speech+at+Notre+Dame target='_blank'>Richmond family attends Obama's speech at Notre Dame</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090519/NEWS0301/905190326/1003/NEWS03/Vote+centers+good+idea++but+can+wait+for+regular+session target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Vote centers good idea, but can wait for regular session</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/18/health-care-the-issue-obama-prepares-for-reform/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Health care</a></p>




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    <title>Daily News Update - Monday, May 18, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-18T17:44:22Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-18T18:09:14Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Ind. mayor killed in Ohio motorcycle crash Protesters greet Obama at Notre Dame; 39 arrested Obama visits Indy after Notre Dame trip Interstate 69 pricetag now tops $3 billion NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune Obama&apos;s speech at ND brings...</summary>
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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30779977.story target='_blank'>Ind. mayor killed in Ohio motorcycle crash</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30771293.story target='_blank'>Protesters greet Obama at Notre Dame; 39 arrested</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30776273.story target='_blank'>Obama visits Indy after Notre Dame trip</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30774535.story target='_blank'>Interstate 69 pricetag now tops $3 billion</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1578552,ndobama0518.article target='_blank'>Obama's speech at ND brings cheers, few jeers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1577775,calocalbills0517.article target='_blank'>IT tax break, help for homeowners among newest laws</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1577607,gduab0517.article target='_blank'>City, taxpayers learn budget fate this week</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1577609,pastrick.article target='_blank'>3 left in racketeering lawsuit</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/18/news/top/doc66527ea1845bf970862575ba000ad578.txt target='_blank'>Obama calls for 'fair-minded words'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/18/news/top/doc68699a289382150e862575ba000d4e92.txt target='_blank'>Most students support Obama's invitation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc1b0dfeb05bb0c9c9862575b9000940fd.txt target='_blank'>Some question the value of Lake County tax assessments</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc4649c925275109a0862575b80005aebe.txt target='_blank'>Catholics praying for Obama, protesting Notre Dame decision</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc64169ef2fa33203c862575b8007e594e.txt target='_blank'>County employees taxed for cell phones</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905189969/1129/News target='_blank'>Obama urges grads: Find 'common ground'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180303/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Jenkins: We will listen to all views</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180314/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Volunteers greet Obama, collect food for the needy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Pro-life advocates rally on campus</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090517/Opinion/905170468/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: Today, Obama honors Notre Dame</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/Opinion/905189975/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Time to be heard</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL/305189992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>A plea for open minds, civility</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL07/905179930/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Butler mayor killed in motorcycle collision</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/NEWS07/305189934/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>D'Arcy: Protesters 'heroes'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL/305189935/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>2 presidents impress grads</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/LOCAL0202/305179851/1044/LOCAL08 target='_blank'>Year out, but rematch is so on</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/EDIT07/305189996/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Bad timing for pay raises</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT10/305179956/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Time for GOP to regain trust</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT0502/305179955/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Local party can't shine without moderate wing</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT07/305179953/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Perplexing voting veto</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090518/OPINION01/905180305/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Cooperation can resolve deadlock</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090517/OPINION01/905170314/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Try again next year on vote centers</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/LOCAL18/905180330/1001/NEWS/Timing+of+CIB+raises+criticized target='_blank'>Timing of CIB raises criticized</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS05/905180346/1008/LOCAL19/Reactions+split+over+Obama+s+Notre+Dame+visit target='_blank'>Reactions split over Obama's Notre Dame visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS0501/905180345/1008/LOCAL19/Teens+ready+to+mute+the+ban+on+driving+with+cell+phones target='_blank'>Teens ready to mute the ban on driving with cell phones</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS05/905180347/1008/LOCAL19/President+s+visit+brief+but+effective+at+2+fundraisers target='_blank'>President's visit brief but effective at 2 fundraisers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/LOCAL18/905180348/1008/LOCAL19/Downtown+Indianapolis+church+prays+for+Obama target='_blank'>Downtown Indianapolis church prays for Obama</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS05/905170355/1008/LOCAL19/+Not+a+candidate+++Daniels+insists target='_blank'>'Not a candidate,' Daniels insists</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS05/905170382/1008/LOCAL19/Obama+keeps+his+eyes+on+Indiana target='_blank'>Obama keeps his eyes on Indiana</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090516/NEWS05/905160435/1008/LOCAL19/Obama+visit+has+rekindled+the+debate+over+abortion target='_blank'>Obama visit has rekindled the debate over abortion</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090516/NEWS05/905160437/1008/LOCAL19/Daniels+offers+a+piece+of+his+mind target='_blank'>Daniels offers a piece of his mind</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS08/905170362/1101/NEWS08/How+do+Daniels++moves+add+up? target='_blank'>COLUMN: How do Daniels' moves add up?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/OPINION05/905170349/1039/OPINION05/Local++lacking++lonely target='_blank'>COLUMN: Local, lacking, lonely</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090517/NEWS01/905170324/1002/NEWS17/Safe-sex+education?+Schools+say+no target='_blank'>Safe-sex education? Schools say no</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090517/NEWS01/905170325/1002/NEWS17/Sheriff+s+race+starts+early target='_blank'>Sheriff's race starts early</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_136213937.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Refreshing goal for new commissioner</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/17/no-headline---18a0xtrees-brf/ target='_blank'>State compiling register of largest trees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/17/state-looks-at-budget-doomsday/ target='_blank'>Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090517/COLUMNISTS06/905170437/1025/NEWS02/Ex-Indiana+Gov.+Whitcomb+back+in+spotlight target='_blank'>Ex-Indiana Gov. Whitcomb back in spotlight</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Friday, May 15, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-15T13:43:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-15T14:56:01Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Manufacturing rep: DWD should be held accountable Ind. teachers union&apos;s insurance plan underfunded NDame chief: Obama invite can bring broader debate NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune EDITORIAL: State steps forward to protect teachers Times of Northwest Indiana Court papers:...</summary>
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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30755413.story target='_blank'>Manufacturing rep: DWD should be held accountable</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30755339.story target='_blank'>Ind. teachers union's insurance plan underfunded</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30754677.story target='_blank'>NDame chief: Obama invite can bring broader debate</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1574701,edit-teachers.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State steps forward to protect teachers</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/top/doc8d383d5c2f95e8d4862575b7000bd0db.txt target='_blank'>Court papers: Top Pastrick aide likely out of RICO suit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/lake/doc84ff272006285411862575b60081bc4d.txt target='_blank'>Catholic group's ads oppose Obama speech</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/lake/doc08aa6b2834ee4d3c862575b6007a51f1.txt target='_blank'>Bidders can dunk mayor to benefit city's Relay for Life</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150313/1011/News target='_blank'>A Notre Dame history of open debate</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150319/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Skillman in Mishawaka: GOP must 'have better idea'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150320/1052/News01 target='_blank'>St. Joseph County still mulling voting center idea</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Roe case plaintiff speaks Friday night in South Bend</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/Opinion/905150362/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: D'Arcy displays leadership in tough choices</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/LOCAL/305159981/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>11 Allen officials' raises approved</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/NEWS03/305159961/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Souder seeks $37 million in transportation bill</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/EDIT07/305159915/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Transparency needed on $300 million in cuts</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/LOCAL/905150357/Feds+investigate+state+teachers+union+fund target='_blank'>Fund's deficit raises questions</a></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/NEWS08/905150360/1101/NEWS08/Neighborhoods+vital+to+city target='_blank'>COLUMN: Neighborhoods vital to city</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/OPINION08/905150305/1291/OPINION08/Veto+pen+strikes+down+vital+bills target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Veto pen strikes down vital bills</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134231244.html target='_blank'>Councilman won't appeal loss to city</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134231149.html target='_blank'>Former mayor candidate nearly thrown out of meeting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134164004.html target='_blank'>Happe to succeed Hopper as judge</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090515/NEWS01/905150319/1002/Owners+say+IDEM+should+pay+for+manure+cleanup target='_blank'>Owners say IDEM should pay for manure cleanup</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090515/OPINION01/905150308/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Session was disappointing for reform advocates</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090515/NEWS0301/905150329/1003/NEWS03/Obama+needs+to+call+off+torture+inquiry target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Obama needs to call off torture inquiry</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_134171316.html target='_blank'>Democratic caucus selects Michael Ciolli as new Vigo County commissioner</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/14/free-choice-act-touted-by-visiting-afl-cio/ target='_blank'>Free Choice Act touted by visiting AFL-CIO leader</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090515/GREEN01/905150453/1025/NEWS02/EPA+penalties+total+$165+000 target='_blank'>EPA penalties total $165,000</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Thursday, May 14, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-14T12:07:58Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-14T12:35:49Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Daniels signs bill designed to fix jobless fund Gov. vetoes bill for elected St. Joe County judges Gov. signs bill to allow online license renewals Ind. health boss cautious about &apos;tough&apos; flu season Man who prompted Ind. bestiality...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745413.story target='_blank'>Daniels signs bill designed to fix jobless fund</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745543.story target='_blank'>Gov. vetoes bill for elected St. Joe County judges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745397.story target='_blank'>Gov. signs bill to allow online license renewals</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745331.story target='_blank'>Ind. health boss cautious about 'tough' flu season</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30742539.story target='_blank'>Man who prompted Ind. bestiality law sentenced</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1573055,pastrick.article target='_blank'>Pastrick, aide could be lone defendants</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/14/news/lake/doce8445e59074daf61862575b600059776.txt target='_blank'>Daniels signs off on Little Cal panel revamp</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/14/opinion/times_editorials/docfccd9c522a3b04a4862575b500837a87.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Permanently end 2% clubs</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090514/News01/905140315/1129/News target='_blank'>Honorary degree a Notre Dame tradition</a></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090514/News01/905140310/1130 target='_blank'>Governor nixes bill to elect St. Joseph County judges</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090514/NEWS07/305149992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Jobless fund fix now law</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090514/EDIT07/305149936/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Taxing questions for council</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://jconline.com/article/20090514/NEWS02/905140341&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL target='_blank'>Planning on hold till state budget tweaked</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090514/OPINION01/905140308/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Clock ticking on entitlement program fix</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090514/BUSINESS07/905140443/1104/BUSINESS07 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Jobless fund 'fix' lowers the boom on business</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090514/OPINION08/905140410/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Looking out for teachers</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090514/NEWS01/905140358/1002/Possible+solutions++Here+are+some+ideas+to+help+Muncie+fix+its+budget+crisis target='_blank'>Possible solutions: Here are some ideas to help Muncie fix its budget crisis</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090514/OPINION01/905140330/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Muncie needs a plan and leadership, and it needs it now</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_133215753.html target='_blank'>Today's Democratic caucus to be open to public</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/14/use-of-tax-for-arena-approved/ target='_blank'>Use of tax for arena approved</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/13/employers-to-rescue-of-jobless/ target='_blank'>Employers to rescue of jobless</a></p>


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    <title>Daily News Update - Wednesday, May 13, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-13T15:03:47Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-13T16:46:17Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Daniels vetoes voting center expansion bill Revised budget forecast ordered before special session NORTHERN INDIANA Gary Post-Tribune Political investment is needed to clean air Casino funds help repave streets EDITORIAL: Daniels turning IDEM into rubber stamp Times of...</summary>
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<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905130316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Daniels vetoes voting center expansion bill</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS0501/905130351/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Revised budget forecast ordered before special session</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1571039,gcare0513.article target='_blank'>Political investment is needed to clean air</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1571071,lowrepairs0513.article target='_blank'>Casino funds help repave streets</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1570064,edit-idemlawyer.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Daniels turning IDEM into rubber stamp</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/top/doc7d35cc96bb7bb4c4862575b50006526d.txt target='_blank'>Lawmakers order new revenue forecast</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc46783470c5107062862575b50002918e.txt target='_blank'>Lake council bends on hiring and spending restrictions</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doca5e50c957d01deac862575b5000aa026.txt target='_blank'>EPA investigating Lake County Health Dept.</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc5dd209bdf3fe8255862575b50001a715.txt target='_blank'>Lake treasurer blames assessors and governor for late tax bills</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doce8da380f329f80fc862575b50000a50e.txt target='_blank'>New law allows more women to get timely cancer screening</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc2b731b75b42cfd76862575b5000e0405.txt target='_blank'>Council offers hands-on government lesson</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/opinion/times_editorials/doca1afef2449bed47f862575b40081018c.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Deny government pay raises</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905139971/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Bishop's control over Notre Dame indirect</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905130317/1052/News01 target='_blank'>St. Joseph County Council overrides tax abatement veto</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/LOCAL/305139997/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Daniels vetoes satellite voting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/LOCAL/305139989/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>State restarts budget process</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/EDIT07/305139963/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Teaching the teachers</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090513/NEWS02/905130327/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Proposal to cut sewer overflow has $179 million price tag</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130385/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Some high-unemployment counties haven't received stimulus funds</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130343/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Spay/neuter law for pit bulls is tabled by panel</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130349/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>City names 7 groups to aid neighborhoods</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS08/905130361/1101/NEWS08 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Ballard's abandoned homes issue has lost focus</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/OPINION08/905130334/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: From regulated to regulator</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130346/1002/Fire+and+police+are+put+on+hold+until+mayor+makes+her+wishes+known target='_blank'>Fire and police are put on hold until mayor makes her wishes known</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130345/1002/Muncie+cutbacks+may+hurt+local+economy target='_blank'>Muncie cutbacks may hurt local economy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/OPINION01/905130309/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: It's no mystery how city ended up in crisis</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090513/NEWS0301/905120334/1003/NEWS03/Open+meetings+face+real+threat target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Open meetings face real threat</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132235817.html target='_blank'>Dems caucus is Thursday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_133001242.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Open process best policy when filling commissioner seat</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/budget-guidepost-a-must/ target='_blank'>State panel: budget 'guidepost' a must</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/democrats-say-mayor-has-made-preference-clear/ target='_blank'>Democrats say mayor has made preference clear</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130413/1025/NEWS02/Is+French+Lick+a+risky+gamble? target='_blank'>Is French Lick a risky gamble?</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Tuesday, May 12, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-12T14:39:50Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-12T15:43:50Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE New Ind. law gives teachers more legal protections NORTHERN INDIANA Times of Northwest Indiana New state law aims to help teachers control unruly students USW supporters rally for U.S. auto, manufacturing industry Late tax bills have cities, towns...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30729001.story target='_blank'>New Ind. law gives teachers more legal protections</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doc0a2a5739132753ab862575b300804697.txt target='_blank'>New state law aims to help teachers control unruly students</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doc72cd3817c685de6b862575b400050a93.txt target='_blank'>USW supporters rally for U.S. auto, manufacturing industry</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doccca5913531c4965e862575b400078327.txt target='_blank'>Late tax bills have cities, towns grumbling at Lake County officials</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/doc5e7fba4d945518a0862575b30082323c.txt target='_blank'>U.S. attorney vows to keep prosecuting corrupt pols</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/doc5342f2cb6406df17862575b300839136.txt target='_blank'>Lake government security posts temporarily empty</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/docacb3e2550c4674b6862575b4000e322b.txt target='_blank'>S'ville councilman announces he will make a re-election bid</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/opinion/times_editorials/doccd8845bc67894492862575b400091371.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: GOP needs to define itself</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905120354/1011/News target='_blank'>Students split on Obama ND visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905120375/-1/news target='_blank'>St. Joseph County Council vote on veto override tonight</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905129945/1052/News01 target='_blank'>May 28 court date set for Keyes</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/Opinion/905120370/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Taxpayers left in limbo again</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129994/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Top 10 for tardy taxpayers owe less</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129993/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Pence: GOP strayed from own beliefs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129998/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Treasurer proposes new tax tracking</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/EDIT07/305129950/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: The squeeze on Ivy Tech</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090512/OPINION01/905120303/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: New law won't bring respect to classrooms</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/NEWS04/905120350/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Teachers shielded from suits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/NEWS0501/905120359/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Gambling lobby rolls dice on special session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/OPINION08/905120308/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: What's in your paycheck?</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120320/1002/Muncie+must+cut++2.1+million+NOW+or+go+broke+by+November target='_blank'>Muncie must cut $2.1 million NOW or go broke by November</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120324/1002/Yorktown+council+backs+off+insurance+plan target='_blank'>Yorktown council backs off insurance plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120315/1002/Surveyor++recently+arrested+on+drunken+driving+charge++says+++I+put+in+for+vacation+ target='_blank'>Surveyor, recently arrested on drunken driving charge, says 'I put in for vacation'</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120312/1008/NEWS01/State+treasurer+to+speak+at+Rotary+meeting target='_blank'>State treasurer to speak at Rotary meeting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090512/NEWS0301/905110324/1003/NEWS03/Teen+drivers+bill+among+session+s+bright+spots target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Teen drivers bill among session's bright spots</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132103705.html target='_blank'>Burke v. Bennett case continues May 28</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132003110.html target='_blank'>Nine now vying for vacant Vigo seat</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/mayor-offer-front-door-pride-progress-report/ target='_blank'>Mayor to offer Front Door Pride progress report</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/mayor-announce-collaborative-effort-new-arena/ target='_blank'>Mayor assembling arena project committee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/new-indiana-law-gives-teachers-more-protection/ target='_blank'>Daniels says bill empowers teachers to take back control</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/welfare-privatization-the-issue-act-would-allow/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Welfare privatization</a></p>



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    <title>Daily News Update - Monday, May 11, 2009</title>
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    <published>2009-05-11T14:16:23Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-11T15:57:23Z</updated>

    <summary>INDIANA WIRE Special session presents big, big challenge Former coal lobbyist takes state post Teens face ban on cell phones while driving Notre Dame to pay some police bill for Obama visit Budget stall puts tuition in limbo NORTHERN INDIANA...</summary>
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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30725069.story target='_blank'>Special session presents big, big challenge</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30723357.story target='_blank'>Former coal lobbyist takes state post</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30722885.story target='_blank'>Teens face ban on cell phones while driving</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30710229.story target='_blank'>Notre Dame to pay some police bill for Obama visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090511/NEWS02/905110340/1025/Budget+stall+puts+tuition+in+limbo target='_blank'>Budget stall puts tuition in limbo</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1566816,joest.article target='_blank'>Former coal lobbyist tapped for key role at IDEM</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1565505,edit.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Indiana finally acts to protect the puppies</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/top/doc457d4bd349e77bad862575b200837997.txt target='_blank'>Visclosky cites glut of NWI subprime loans in call to Senate</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/10/news/top/doc15cde5fdd3bcf974862575b100814113.txt target='_blank'>The incredible shrinking Republican: Local GOP says party needs to return to core values</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/10/opinion/times_editorials/doce5f4509e206578ce862575af00765bd5.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Don't limit charter schools</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/opinion/times_editorials/docabfe37ac28b33fa4862575b00005eede.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Government reforms are best hope</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/columnists/doug_ross/doccab87463611788db862575b00005eebf.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: State, national political parties are out of synch</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090511/News01/905110303/-1/news target='_blank'>Obama's visit puts focus on abortion</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/News01/905100308/1011/News target='_blank'>Is ND Catholic enough?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/News01/905100345/1011/News target='_blank'>2001 kneeling grad has no regrets</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/Opinion/905100434/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: ND-Obama issue calls for respect, civility</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/Opinion/905100432/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: Looking for leadership from the gov</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090510/NEWS07/305109926/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Legislators try to cool foreclosure meltdown</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090510/LOCAL0202/305109861/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Daniels full of advice for marginalized GOP</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/NEWS02/905100332/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Cities, county consider use of cash reserves</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/NEWS02/905100339/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Rail fans rally for high-speed service</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090511/OPINION01/905110305/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Tread lightly with eminent domain laws</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/OPINION01/905100313/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Assessor bill dispute shows need for reform</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090511/LOCAL18/905110344/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Are CIB naming rights worth it?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090509/NEWS05/905090445/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Daniels to offer CIB bailout plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090511/OPINION08/905110306/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Political cronyism trumps reform</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090511/NEWS01/905110350/1002/Delaware+County+Surveyor+facing+alcohol+charges target='_blank'>Delaware County Surveyor facing alcohol charges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090510/NEWS01/905100338/1002/NEWS17/Delaware+County+prosecutor+to+look+into+union+ad target='_blank'>Delaware County prosecutor to look into union ad</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090510/OPINION01/905100348/1014/NEWS17/OUR+VIEW++Yorktown+Council+should+rescind+employee+insurance+ordinance target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Yorktown Council should rescind employee insurance ordinance</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090511/NEWS0301/905100342/1003/NEWS03/Governor+lowers+boom+on++selfish++boomers target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Governor lowers boom on 'selfish' boomers</a></p>



<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_128215644.html target='_blank'>Three file for commissioner seat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_130000502.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Reform measures improve state's voting procedures</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/mayor-announce-collaborative-effort-new-arena/ target='_blank'>Mayor to announce 'collaborative effort' for new arena </a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/obama-clinton-plan-indiana-visits/ target='_blank'>Obama, Clinton plan Indiana visits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/daniels-lawmakers-seek-budget-accord-ahead-of/ target='_blank'>Daniels, lawmakers seek budget accord ahead of session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/county-workers-the-issue-assessor-jonathan-to-he/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Assessor Jonathan Weaver allows deputy to work from home</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/government-reform-the-issue-legislature-blocks/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Legislature blocks the way. Our View: Locals should run with it.</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>


<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090510/COLUMNISTS07/905100431/1025/NEWS02/Who+will+the+budget++buck++stop+with+--+Daniels+or+lawmakers? target='_blank'>Who will the budget 'buck' stop with -- Daniels or lawmakers?</a></p>


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<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1564153,oilsands.article target='_blank'>BP, environmentalists debate oil sand</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1564032,edit.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Obama keeps vow on equity in sentencing</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/news/top/docc0275bb460fc3282862575b00006f0a4.txt target='_blank'>Officials seeking pay raises may be told to take a hike</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/news/lake/doc891afd68374d9364862575b00000e5c0.txt target='_blank'>McDermott says Dems ban remaining 2 percent clubs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/opinion/times_editorials/docb1cbf83b52775c5d862575af0076d0fe.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Stop courting the courthouse</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089964/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Budget talks will stretch to mid-June</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089958/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>New laws to protect teens, dogs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089955/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Obama foe displeased with D'Arcy, Notre Dame</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090508/OPINION01/905080312/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State should focus on a 1-year budget</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/NEWS0501/905080353/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Next step for state budget comes Tuesday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/NEWS08/905080365/1101/NEWS08 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Franklin leads with smoking ban</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/OPINION08/905080330/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Tough times, but not for CIB staff</a></p>




<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090508/NEWS01/905080348/1002/Prosecutor+Mark+McKinney+will+face+no+criminal+charges target='_blank'>Prosecutor Mark McKinney will face no criminal charges</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090508/NEWS01/905080309/1008/Mayor++I+might+run+again target='_blank'>Mayor: I might run again</a></p>



<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_127233710.html target='_blank'>City Council OKs shifting money to insurance fund</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/08/no-headline---08a01budget/ target='_blank'>Daniels gets reins on budget</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/08/money-mess-the-issue-revenue-estimates-put-more/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Money mess</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090508/NEWS0204/905080431/1025/NEWS02/Daniels+to+offer+budget+in+June target='_blank'>Daniels to offer budget in June</a></p>



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