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INDIANA WIRE

Budget dispute forcing return of Ind. Legislature

A look at the 2009 legislative session

Bill to help Indy stadium board dead

Deadlock kills abortion doctor bill in Indiana

Ind. county commissioner pleading to meth charge

Notre Dame alums upset by anti-abortion mailings

Lawmakers pass bill to fix jobless fund

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Special session looms for legislators

Visclosky shifts Army Corps of Engineers districts

EDITORIAL: AmeriCorps growth good for the country

Times of Northwest Indiana

Legislators headed for special session

Casino plan gets 2nd chance

NWI lawmaker backs DREAM Act

South Bend Tribune

Mailings anger some Notre Dame alums

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Split vote kills hope for budget

Lobbyists push gaming for city

Hispanics rally for law to ease path for students

Lafayette Journal and Courier

EDITORIAL: Proxy voting a sign of poor leadership

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

City takes tough stand against bus benches

Legislature will go into special session

Lawmakers hammer out last-day deals

No sparks fly at hearing

'Pay as you go' law touted by Dems' coalition

EDITORIAL: Feeling our pain, legislative style

COLUMN: Neighbor a threat to Indiana's goal as battery leader

Anderson Herald Bulletin

General Assembly fails to pass budget

Muncie Star Press

Budget crunch prompts plans for closing a fire station; but which one?

City finances might take a bigger hit

Jobless bailout divides lawmakers

EDITORIAL: The next 100 days are just as important

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Senator's defection rings alarm for reeling Republicans

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Vigo Commissioner Decker agrees to plead guilty to meth charge

Dem Party caucus will choose Decker's successor once resignation is complete

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Statehouse gets special session

Indiana Legislature: What passed and failed

Louisville Courier-Journal

Indiana General Assembly forced into special session

Fix OK'd for state jobless program

INDIANA WIRE

Deal near on Ind. jobless fund, but not budget

Indianapolis could get taxes for stadium agency

Ind. bill to impose access penalties likely dead

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Visclosky secures $3 million for Little Calumet River project

General Assembly approves new Little Cal board

Clay in Indianpolis for talks on city cuts

Times of Northwest Indiana

Region residents grade Obama's first 100 days

Little Cal overhaul headed to governor

Budget, NWI casino and transit bill going down to wire

$3M earmarked for pump stations

Visclosky will run for re-election to Congress amid controversy

EDITORIAL: Rethink business loan strategy

South Bend Tribune

Anti-Obama group displays graphic images

Kubsch resigned because of residency

GLBT amendment sought in South Bend again

Property tax bills late again

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Budget, jobless bill still up in air

Charitable casino site outlawed in 2 votes

Lugar backing IU prof's bid for White House job

EDITORIAL: Stimulus spending how-to

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Singled out, Klinker says no more voting for others

EDITORIAL: Results of first 100 days yet to be seen

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

General Assembly may head into overtime

Obama helps inspire new era of community organizing

CIB answer likely won't include Colts, Pacers

Jobless fund bill remains in flux

EDITORIAL: GM saga spirals downward

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Local lawmakers work to pass state budget

Muncie Star Press

After 100 days in office, how does Obama rate?

The local verdict on Obama

Dog tax gets cool reception at county council

Graphics union supports Mansfield lawsuit

EDITORIAL: There are alternatives to state-sponsored preschool

Richmond Palladium-Item

Obama's first 100 can't match up to FDR's

Happy 100th day, Mr. President

EDITORIAL: New puppy, vegetable garden boost Obama's grade for first 100 days

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Future of Vigo Commissioner David Decker uncertain

Budget cuts put to county commissioners

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Indiana state budget talks stuck at impasse

Indiana legislators agree on final version of teen driving bill

Indiana lawmakers say they've brokered unemployment fund deal

Louisville Courier-Journal

Spending for schools snags late-session budget plan

New jobless bill may raise taxes, keep benefits

Johnsen's allies urge confirmation

INDIANA WIRE

Construction workers oppose unemployment cuts

Marion mayor confident about GM plant

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Unions rally against unemployment standards

Amendment allows Porter County to remain part of RDA

EDITORIAL: Gary Transit may be missing money source

Times of Northwest Indiana

NWI labor rallies against unemployment changes

Casino shift weighs on NWI transit bill

Steel caucus wants to ensure level playing field

Officials ask county to reverse decision on RDA

EDITORIAL: Open access laws need teeth

South Bend Tribune

Budget woes mean just Main Library open summer Saturdays

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Senate GOP leaders seek deeper budget cuts

Impasse imperils abortion doc bill

EDITORIAL: Legislative lockdown

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Unions rally against benefit cuts

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

City may ask Colts to help with arts

Fate of abortion bill up in the air

Lawmakers huddle to fix jobless fund

IPS magnet programs work to fill remaining spots

'Puppy mill' bill could inhibit local ordinances

Legislators: CIB fix is up to Marion County

COLUMN: CIB funding faces crisis of compromise

EDITORIAL: Colts fumble in CIB discussions

Anderson Herald Bulletin

City projects wait for federal funding

Muncie Star Press

Yorktown taxpayers object to town insurance change

GUEST COLUMN: Tuition tax credits for education would be vouchers in disguise

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

GM's future in Valley remains uncertain

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Unions pack the house

Louisville Courier-Journal

Cutting jobless benefits opposed

Work continues on final budget measure

INDIANA WIRE

Construction workers oppose unemployment cuts

GM to announce brand changes, restructuring moves

Lake County sheriff eyes bid for governor

Pence: Cap-and-Trade would be costly

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

No small plan, this vision for a casino

IDEM enforcement turns friendly

EDITORIAL: President on track with torture probe

Times of Northwest Indiana

Union members head to statehouse to protest unemployment tax plan

EDITORIAL: Porter County, RDA need mediator

EDITORIAL: Pull the plug on this consortium

South Bend Tribune

ND group backs Obama invitation

County commissioner touts G-Force

EDITORIAL: Mayor put first things first

COLUMN: Self-serving interlopers are not ND

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Showdown looms with governor on budget

Senate yuks it up while real work waits

EDITORIAL: Deadline looms

EDITORIAL: Delaying aid when it's most needed

Lafayette Journal and Courier

House debates exotic pet ban

Ads in tax bills getting a look

So much to do, so little time for lawmakers

Bills of local interest: Where they stand

EDITORIAL: Main Street needs credit bailout now

EDITORIAL: Using higher education to build economy

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Jim Irsay on CIB: A deal is a deal

Ballard aims to give recycling better curb appeal

As session nears an end, pressure on lawmakers grows

Only 4 of 12 legislative leaders gave 'pay cut' back to state

Survey: State tops in stimulus highway projects under way

Huckabee is following in Palin's footsteps

Three questions for Colts President Bill Polian

Roemer is choice for India envoy

COLUMN: Lawmakers need more puppy love

EDITORIAL: More bark than bite in puppy bill

Richmond Palladium-Item

Lugar takes on hunger

EDITORIAL: Rep. Pence's principles ignore needs of district

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Ellsworth requests security funds

Evansville lawmaker wins one for little guy

EDITORIAL: Puppy mills

EDITORIAL: Redistricting

Louisville Courier-Journal

Eminent-domain bill may change

INDIANA WIRE

ND student groups support Obama visit

Dog lovers urge Ind. to crack down on puppy mills

Cities, towns get $250 million for water upgrades

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Legislators gamble on land-based casino plan

Area cops pleased with return of funding

New plan unveiled for Gary bailout

EDITORIAL: Gary should reel in fleet of city vehicles

Times of Northwest Indiana

Compromise sought on "puppy mill" legislation

Visclosky votes for fed funds to increase local cop presence

M'ville/Ross Twp. Democratic precinct organization has event

COLUMN: AG's case could be a new blueprint

South Bend Tribune

South Bend council tables dignitary fees proposal

23 Notre Dame groups support Obama invitation

Indiana's first lady speaks from her heart in South Bend

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

GM to idle Allen plant 11 weeks

O'Connor judged as righteous

Pick a side in debate, casino foes urge Henry

Updated payment site offers property tax bill flexibility

Lafayette Journal and Courier

EDITORIAL: Interrogation rules drawn up in time of fear

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Colts tell fans: We've already donated to CIB

Restrictions dropped from puppy-mill bill

Animal advocates oppose pit bull sterilization plan

Idling of GM plants to smack Indiana

COLUMN: Daniels needs a late rally to salvage legislative agenda

EDITORIAL: A good choice for higher ed job

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Stimulus money not easy to come by

Muncie Star Press

'What are we going to do next?'

We're No. 1 - but we won't be happy about it

Climate change law would cost you $3,000 a year, Pence says

EDITORIAL: Enough is enough; it's time to change local politics

Richmond Palladium-Item

Richmond native takes the House

EDITORIAL: President's actions need to reflect his rhetoric

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

City has made no formal offer for Executive Inn

Accord sought on puppy mill ills

EDITORIAL: School discipline

Louisville Courier-Journal

Attorney general, state schools chief to speak

INDIANA WIRE

State Budget-Glance

O'Connor favors merit selection of judges

GOP senator picked as new Ind. higher ed chief

Ind. smoking ban compromise would exempt casinos

Ind. using stimulus money to cut diesel emissions

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Agreement near on revamped Little Cal board

Stimulus funds go for water projects in 5 area communities

Energy bill needs deal soon

Statewide smoking ban now appears dead

Times of Northwest Indiana

State official hopes to mediate RDA dispute

Little Cal overhaul hits slight snag

County asking state to help with tax bills

State AG says civil trial will highlight 'systemic' problems in E.C.

Red light camera legislation remains stalled

Mayor encourages city workers to bring children to work today

Griffith accepted into economic revitalization program by state

Valpo named a Clean City by IDEM

EDITORIAL: Look forward, not backward

South Bend Tribune

O'Connor argues against St. Joseph County judges' elections

South Bend police, fire unions air concerns

EDITORIAL: Plea for baby seals merits Lugar's support

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Key points frame final debate on state budget

Home values largely stable in Allen County

Locally, praise, derision on "morning-after" move

Efficiency report revisited

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Fees for county services, permits under review

West Side officials to forgo pay raises in 2010

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Tax hikes to save CIB draw few supporters

Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill

Indiana lawmakers confident of budget compromise

EDITORIAL: Get with green plan, from the top

Muncie Star Press

With no state-sponsored preschool, kids are starting behind

Unions pay for election lawsuit on Mansfield's behalf

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Higher ed official: Graduation rates dismal

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Budget meeting produces few results

State legislator to become next higher education commissioner

Louisville Courier-Journal

Talks on budget start off upbeat

INDIANA WIRE

Senator says she's in line for Ind. higher ed post

Notre Dame using lotteries for Obama tickets

Bill would toughen Ind. penalties for fetus deaths

Ind. youth hear from governor, Holocaust survivor

Ind. school tech fund renamed for late Sen. Ford

Approved bill give teachers new legal protection

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Public TV budget will get a new look

Renter protection bill still afloat

State funding arrives, but Gary bus service, staff cuts still likely

EDITORIAL: Casino participants should put on the brakes

Times of Northwest Indiana

Earth Day brings new government stance on pollution

Lake elections board still planning for June school referendum

Mrvans thank Indy for flood relief

Lake County Judge Vasquez wants federal spot

Visclosky asks to use campaign cash for legal fees

Mayor's son wins big on 'The Price is Right'

EDITORIAL: A bridge over Little Cal fight

South Bend Tribune

Obama tickets hot among Notre Dame faculty

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

SACS voters approve tax hike

Ed tech fund named for late Sen. Ford

EDITORIAL: Legislators' time, taxpayers' dime

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL panel hears benefits of pay-as-you-throw system

EDITORIAL: Government has more than $100M to spare

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Indiana ranks near bottom in environmental issues

D.C. group's ad blasts CIB drink tax proposal

Lubbers likely to be new chief of higher ed

Holocaust survivor, Statehouse crowd honor victims on Day of Remembrance

Senate approves bill imposing tougher penalties for feticide

Classroom bill goes to Daniels

IU prof may face challenge

COLUMN: Bauer made right move on tax-cap amendment

EDITORIAL: Cleaner, greener, yet still lagging

Muncie Star Press

Late Indiana Sen. David Ford honored with tech fund

EDITORIAL: Let's celebrate Earth Day today and every day

Richmond Palladium-Item

Circle You to receive senator's attention

EDITORIAL: Bus bill as lame as $500 fine

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Bill OK'd to give teachers some clout

EDITORIAL: Cuba

Louisville Courier-Journal

Gov.'s ability to cut budget challenged

Crothersville Times

Local School Board Not Happy With State Mandate

INDIANA WIRE

House Democrats propose new jobless fund fix

Dems question Gov. power to cut certain spending

Ind. bill would allow alerts for missing seniors

Notre Dame will give Evansville native Shepard honorary degree

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Dems unveil unemployment rescue plan

Lack of quorum slows RBA action on transit legislation

Times of Northwest Indiana

Dems' unemployment fix spares jobless

EDITORIAL: A failure to communicate

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County may get unspent funds

Bill could boost local economy

Bill may force saving school

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Abortion doc assails bill's terms

Democrat offers plan to fix jobless fund

EDITORIAL: Inadequate yearly help

COLUMN: GOP spins on delay of tax-cap vote

Lafayette Journal and Courier

County looks to do its own tax bills this year

County makes 'Buy American' vow

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Lawmakers eye township funds to bail out CIB

Abortion bill debate: patient safety vs. restriction to access

House lays jobless-fund tab solely on employers

EDITORIAL: Cost of transparency: priceless

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Commissioner arrested in daughter's battery

Muncie Star Press

Commissioners renew controversial payroll deductions

EDITORIAL: LEAD-ECI perfect example of leadership, initiative

Richmond Palladium-Item

Bus bill advances to Daniels

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Dems offer own jobless fund fix

Warrick council candidates emerge

EDITORIAL: Chicago rail route sought

Louisville Courier-Journal

Dealing begins on jobless benefits

INDIANA WIRE

Weighty bills appear doomed as session nears end

Extra bodies: Bill allows Ind. to ship cadavers

Official: East Chicago violated records law

State warns of new mortgage fraud scheme

New laws will protect police, help former POWs

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Bill ensures protection of wetlands

Casinos look like grand fix to lawmakers

Effort to dump RDA ripples across state

EDITORIAL: Alcohol tax increase was insult to region

Times of Northwest Indiana

M'ville councilman seeks more eco-friendly projects

McDermott promises to sue if bridge closes

COLUMN: Dominguez at Dyngus -- snubbed or not?

COLUMN: McDermott will back loyal Philpot for sheriff

EDITORIAL: Indiana must get tough on schools

EDITORIAL: How to fix adult education funding

South Bend Tribune

COLUMN: Believe it or not, 'earmark' isn't a dirty word

EDITORIAL: Bad judges bill now even worse

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Tax hike for SACS faces judgment day

Deadline looms to fix jobless fund deficit

Rally says 'Enough Already'

Howe state senator eyes Bayh

EDITORIAL: SACS referendum

EDITORIAL: Unemployment insurance: What model should Hoosiers drive?

Lafayette Journal and Courier

County looks to upgrade to fiber optic cable with federal stimulus dollars

Mayor's Youth Council head shares group's goals

GUEST COLUMN: MySmartgov.org not giving up on reforms yet

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

CIB rescue plan is a few bucks short

No welcome to speak of for VIP

Rep. Visclosky, 2 others see donations plunge

Indiana's revenue forecast $690M less over next 2 years

Indiana debate: cell phones and teen drivers

COLUMN: Our new education chief's call to action

EDITORIAL: After library loss, lessons learned?

Muncie Star Press

Embattled surveyor faces suit

Fear of change in law fueling gun sales

Richmond Palladium-Item

Council will consider energy-saving efforts

EDITORIAL: Region needs targeted, local development strategies

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Revenue estimates

EDITORIAL: Card check

Louisville Courier-Journal

Ind. legislators face crucial money question before session ends

Ind. revenue forecast has its skeptics

INDIANA WIRE

Palin stands against abortion during Ind. speech

Facebook effort seeks to oust Notre Dame president

New Ind. laws include those to help ex-POWs, cops

Indiana extends online tax deadline until Sunday

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Ex-police chief draws 41 months in fed prison

Mayor on board plan to give up casino license

EDITORIAL: School funding plan lacking in stability

Times of Northwest Indiana

Visclosky applauds officials who voted against RDA exit

Treasurer proposes tax payment plan

Mayor: Four City no longer effective

New hire irks some council members

AG warns of property fraud

Most tax money distributed

South Bend Tribune

Keyes slams Notre Dame invite to Obama

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

State warns of home-theft threat

EDITORIAL: Commissioners' reality check

Lafayette Journal and Courier

EDITORIAL: Cooperation can resolve funding gaps

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

From Indy to Chicago at 110 mph?

Property tax caps amendment idled as House deadline passes

CIB deficit aired at council session

Burton's GOP challengers begin fundraising efforts

COLUMN: Mayor roughed up in CIB game

EDITORIAL: Waging peace in the streets

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Local banks keep lending strong with TARP

EDITORIAL: Tax protesters exercise their right

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Bickering would stand in the way of success

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

GOP leaders assert anti-abortion stance

Politicians' tales touch Centre crowd

Child ombudsman bill evolves

Betty Knight Smith feted at Civic Center ceremony

EDITORIAL: Ambushed