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INDIANA WIRE

Latest ISTEP results show slight overall decline

Supreme Court takes up lawsuit over school funding

DOC announces new appointments

Commission to determine House District 26 winner

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Fight over Gary budget expected before state board

Still no answer to final cost of Little Cal River flood control project

Hobart city employees get raises

Times of Northwest Indiana

Statewide ISTEP test scores decline

McDermott floats levee funding proposal

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County Council sets Dec. 15 public hearing for income tax hike

LaPorte attorney touts tax alternatives

St. Joseph County plans online property sales

EDITORIAL: Merit system best for judges

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

EDITORIAL: Abatement accountability

Lafayette Journal and Courier

House District 26 recount ruling may come Saturday

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Lawrence Council mulls raises for president, vice president

Council digs in its heels over Keystone funding

Goal: Experienced animal care director

EDITORIAL: Bring skyrocketing tuition back down to earth

COLUMN: 3 ideas hope to yield bounty for education

Muncie Star Press

EDITORIAL: State is getting tough on deadbeat parents

Richmond Palladium-Item

Letter asking for $125 not sent by state office

EDITORIAL: Let feds learn fiscal restraint from Indiana

INDIANA WIRE

Daniels generally backs Obama stimulus plan

Study flunks Indiana in college affordability

Gubernatorial debate goals met, panel says

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Clerks find ways to shuffle county history

Times of Northwest Indiana

Gary EMS protest proposed job cuts

EDITORIAL: End delay in sending tax bills

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County abatement measure up in air

EDITORIAL: Immigration not a state issue

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

City to borrow $30 million

County pores over pay raises, delays vote

EDITORIAL: Questionable practices

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Hope is to finish recount today

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Report: Indiana flunks in college affordability

EDITORIAL: No handouts for states running up Capitol Hill

COLUMN: Carmel drama looks familiar to outsiders

WRTV (Indianapolis)

Pence Touts 2-Month Tax Holiday

Muncie Star Press

Muncie gets slammed on street salting

EDITORIAL: Street department needs to better manage limited resources

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Indiana's charter schools growing at fast pace

INDIANA WIRE

Same-sex marriage likely off agenda for 2009

Indiana BMV to sponsor food drive

Daniels to meet Obama as cash-strapped governors press for aid

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

NWI observers think Hillary's a great choice for secretary of state

Times of Northwest Indiana

Local politicians thrilled with picks

North Township assessors staff will compete for reduced county jobs

EDITORIAL: One agency for planning the region's transportation

South Bend Tribune

EDITORIAL: States need smoking bans

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Funding plan to fix bridges illegal; alternatives eyed

EDITORIAL: The charter effect

COLUMN: Guess who might run for mayor

Lafayette Journal and Courier

County considers single bid for highway department fuel

Officials 'need to reflect the community'

District 26 recount off to slow start

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Lawmakers call for oversight of Child Services

Council seeks review of street project

EDITORIAL: Keep the wheels turning for money-raising ideas

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Third House: Budget process awaits local legislators

Muncie Star Press

Muncie passes budget, but $2 million shortfall remains

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Harrison Township votes in new trustee

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Clinton choice pleases supporters

Warrick GOP fills commissioner's seat

EDITORIAL: Hatch Act The Issue: Law on election eligibility gets a skeptical look. Our View: Not everyone is a federal employee.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Jeffersonville ousts sewer contractor

INDIANA WIRE

Lawmakers could take up property tax amendment

Township officials give themselves a raise

Opinion: Mayor's run for office was prohibited

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

'Rx for Indiana' has helped more than 250,000

Gary facing budget cuts

Gary political figures Powell, Harris appeal federal convictions

EDITORIAL: Legislation providing for recalls unneeded

EDITORIAL: Soliday on target in calling school forum

Times of Northwest Indiana

Indiana poverty rate soars as manufacturing jobs cut

South Bend Tribune

EDITORIAL: The property tax billing logjam

COLUMN: This is Obama's brand of change

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Townships 101

Milan trustee keeps township moving

County ripped for pay raises

EDITORIAL: Welfare changes overdue

EDITORIAL: Raise at expense of county bridges

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Dietrich joins WL City Council

District 26 recount starts today

EDITORIAL: Teen driving restrictions could save lives

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Marion County sewer bills likely to go up 50 percent

New director expected to restore confidence at Community Corrections

State legislators unlikely to tackle same-sex marriage amendment in 2009

Daniels says he'll make it short

City rethinks parking privileges

Mayor's trip uses tax funds

COLUMN: Forget holiday party 'rules'; let's talk politics over eggnog

EDITORIAL: Smooth operations guide agency over speed bumps

Muncie Star Press

Eligible students still not signing up for program that provides free college tuition

Richmond Palladium-Item

County might vote on local option income tax

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Feds: Findings show Hatch Act violation

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Louisville Courier-Journal

Property tax battle turns to timing of vote

Jeffersonville adds user fees

Editor's Note: HPR will not be updated the rest of this week and will resume publication on Monday, Dec. 1. Best wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving.

INDIANA WIRE

Bill would put more restrictions on teen drivers

FSSA streamlining welfare application process

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Rail deal hits roadblock

Times of Northwest Indiana

St. John council adopts budget

Public can provide input on NW Indiana's future

E.C. sets '09 budget, anticipates state cuts

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban merits more study

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County may amend tax abatement bill

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Care providers settle Medicaid hire cases

COLUMN: Daniels is on short list of Republicans to watch

EDITORIAL: Schools at a crossroads

EDITORIAL: A life of public service

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL, county look to fill board openings

EDITORIAL: Let the people decide the tax caps issue

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Residents decry township board's proposed pay hike

EDITORIAL: Paycheck gets fatter, reasons to exist thinner

Muncie Star Press

EDITORIAL: Hoosier on the Hill could lead GOP out of desert

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

CNN analyst Toobin talks politics, Supreme Court at ISU

TH City Council votes to approve 2009 budget

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Louisville Courier-Journal

Activists accuse Jeff school officials of racism

INDIANA WIRE

Ruling expected Tuesday in Hoosier Energy lawsuit

New Indiana budget could be tough on schools

Up to 2,444 layoffs coming to Indiana steel plant

State jobless rate 6.4%; RV, auto sectors ailing

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Hammond gets budget OK from County Council

Gary workers return to full week, pay

County cuts raises for sheriff

Taxing question: How much to pay assessor's workers?

Soliday calls for Valpo schools meeting

Times of Northwest Indiana

Former mayor honored by chamber

Ross Township Fire Service seeks funds for equipment

EDITORIAL: Let voters streamline government

South Bend Tribune

COLUMN: These turkeys are roasted to perfection

EDITORIAL: Hold off on abatement law

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Henry family patriarch, 82, dies

Legislators hamstrung by revenue

EDITORIAL: Lawmaking preview

EDITORIAL: Commissioners clueless about proposed raise

Lafayette Journal and Courier

After election loss, former TSC chief enjoys retirement

Cities push for healthier workers

EDITORIAL: New juvenile center might be too much

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Battle lines form over decision on tax caps

Indiana schools could face budget cuts

'No money, no problems,' says Kenley

State panel backs Judge Grant Hawkins' removal from office

Ex-official accused of embezzling $36,600

COLUMN: Let us pray lawmakers will heed us

EDITORIAL: City playing Santa? Ho, ho, hold on a minute

Anderson Herald Bulletin

State changes welfare system rules

EDITORIAL: License policy needs changed

EDITORIAL: Animal control panel needs to be advisory

Muncie Star Press

Errington to be ranking health group member

Fight Blight: City hopes to turn tide against blight

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Pence provides compass for Republicans

EDITORIAL: Fees for fire runs could set troubling precedent

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Harrison Township trustee to resign Dec. 1

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Sunday sales

EDITORIAL: Sewers Before Stadium

Louisville Courier-Journal

Daniels focused on state's enviable fiscal status

INDIANA WIRE

Auto industry woes hitting Kokomo area

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Trash-to-gas plant approved

EDITORIAL: Police, fire personnel should be protected

Times of Northwest Indiana

Mayor's aide to assist in creating database

NWI legislator relinquishes seats

Trustee: RDA directive an unfunded mandate

EDITORIAL: Bus service must be regional

South Bend Tribune

Indiana certifies St. Joseph County's 2008 budget

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Board OKs 2% raises for library staff

EDITORIAL: Water report in context

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL weighs options after council denies tax increase

EDITORIAL: Automakers need a new business plan

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Happy holidays; here's the tax bill

Sledding hill plan is grounded

Indiana lands on group's Top 50 list of mercury emitters

COLUMN: For the GOP, a page from Daniels' playbook

EDITORIAL: Give us something to believe in: clear rules

Muncie Star Press

FSSA plans event today at Ivy Tech

EDITORIAL: Street department situation is a sign of things to come

Richmond Palladium-Item

Ruling stymies police union

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Candidates impacted by Hatch Act say federal law needs revision

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Daylight Time

Louisville Courier-Journal

New Albany council approves budget

NATIONAL

Washington Post

The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Lawmakers push for recall law

Gary Council chief of staff ousted

County board backs tax cap amendment

Porter County commissioner, coroner at odds

EDITORIAL: Lake should delay ethanol plant decision

Times of Northwest Indiana

Lake Commissioners perform triage on new consulting contracts

Hammond on downward tax spiral

Greater convenience sought for voters

EDITORIAL; Little Cal panel needs kick-start

South Bend Tribune

Mishawaka weighs (and measures) department merger with St. Joseph County

EDITORIAL: Learning from the election

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Lawmakers pushing change face hurdles

Allen officials urge pay hikes

Pence picked to push GOP views

Prosecutor snubs probe of Richard-era contract

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL says no to tax increase measure

Smoking ban would affect all

EDITORIAL: Recount will satisfy voters, candidates

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

BMV gives in -- a little -- on 'God' plates

'This is a time of renewal and regrounding for Republicans'

COLUMN: Institution's return a win for Indiana

EDITORIAL: Smoking out a lack of will to take on Big Tobacco

Muncie Star Press

Muncie to cut back on snow plowing

Pearson sworn in as state representative

Richmond Palladium-Item

GOP will select new councilman to fill post

EDITORIAL: Delay might improve bad auto bailout

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Mayor maintains he did not violate Little Hatch Act in seeking office

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban

Louisville Courier-Journal

Big Four ramp design decision near

Council vote set on budget cuts

INDIANA WIRE

House leader says traditional GOP values strong

Indiana legislators gather amid budget worries

NORTHERN INDIANA

Times of Northwest Indiana

Indiana legislators confront bleak economic times

Tribute to black Hoosiers takes back seat to Harrison bust

Valpo board hopes to avoid budget deficit

Porter County commissioners back tax cap

Elected county officials to get raises

COLUMN: Doing the safety dance in Valparaiso

South Bend Tribune

Deputy assessor charged

Bauer reelected Speaker of House

South Bend Mayor defends staff size

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Legislators ready for tough session

City passes budget as pay raises are tossed

Citilink gets OK to seek tax hike

EDITORIAL: Little chance for casino

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Polles requests recount

Aquatic facility fees up for next year

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

BMV is sued for rejecting 'BE GODS' license plate

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana to get House GOP's No. 3 leadership job

General Assembly: Thorny issues are looming

Clergy-led prayer returns to House

Protest over prayer ban leads to man's arrest

UAW members rally in support of industry bailout plan

COLUMN: Tax cut won't buy much, but it's a nice idea

COLUMN: Don't lose steam on property tax cap

EDITORIAL: Don't let pump-price dive derail transit progress

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Council eyes trash rate increase, new fees

County legislators return to General Assembly

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Burke regrets not double-checking rivals' eligibility

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Korb challenging Melcher's election as commissioner

UE panel discussion to focus on race, Obama's election

Tough session ahead

Louisville Courier-Journal

Some 'new kids' on the block

INDIANA WIRE

Honda dedicates Indiana car assembly plant

Appeals court upholds Indiana's 'God' plates

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Council increases 2009 funds for vote office

Times of Northwest Indiana

Gary lays off 13 firefighters

Fire chief's pay raise latest budget hurdle

Special election would cost taxpayers

Council rejects election changes

EDITORIAL: State should help fund trauma centers

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Strings urged for Big 3 aid

'In God We Trust' tag survives 2nd challenge

COLUMN: City needs compromise on budget

EDITORIAL: No consensus on immigration

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Faculty senate condemns offensive graffiti

City previews long-term sewer plan

Savings options now available to sheriff's department

Emergency medical committee considers its study a job well done

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Council gets plan to trim assessors' pay

Clerk criticized after ballots found on shelf

Stadium advocate wins Indy's highest civic honor

Greensburg plant to roll out Civics run on natural gas

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Pence looks to lead Conference

Muncie Star Press

EDITORIAL: We should not allow American automakers to fail

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban deserves uniform action

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Ex-mayoral hopeful steps into election fray

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

State Legislature prepares for writing a difficult budget

EDITORIAL: Obama and guns

Louisville Courier-Journal

Budget challenges await session

21 will be questioned in Jeff vote-fraud claims