Mitch Daniels News

AMERICA'S space programme has twice made news this summer. In June a non-partisan committee heaving with experts-among them astrophysicists, a space-shuttle commander and Mitch Daniels, a former White House budget chief and Republican governor of Indiana-issued a crushing verdict on NASA's plans to put humans on Mars.

The leader of the state agency that regulates alcohol sales in Indiana is leaving that position for an administrative job at an Ivy Tech Community College campus.

Those who have closely studied soaring tuition rates at public universities know that administrators' ballooning salaries are the real culprit, not the cost of instruction.

Mr. Pence has signed into law $643 million in annual tax relief and has presided over a state economy that managed to lower its unemployment rate to 5.9 percent from the 7.9 percent that burdened the state when he took office in January 2013.

'We don't go anywhere without a packet of stuff so we can learn,' she said. 'I was showing them all the geological features and their eyes were glazing over.

It's the 10th annual governor's motorcycle ride that is meant to increase awareness of motorcycle safety issues.

State cannot accept more low-income enrollees for health care program now Federal government allowed state to stop accepting applications for Healthy Indiana Plan due to lack of funds Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1rEpqmB Indiana has received permission from the federal government to stop new enrollment for now in the current ... (more)

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence would like to ride into the presidency as he has his governorship: On the coattails of his predecessor, former Gov. Mitch Daniels.

Work begins on GE Aviation plant in Lafayette By 2020, GE is expected to employ 200 people in high-paying jobs.

On the face of it, the battles between Democratic Schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz and supporters and staff for Republican Gov. Mike Pence have been a unifying force for Indiana Democrats.

Outdoor enthusiasts now have access to 3,028 acres of protected land in the Austin Bottoms Healthy Rivers INitiative area.

State leaders have been touting Indiana's sizable cash reserves for years now, dubbing the state the "fiscal envy" of the nation, but on the other side of that equation, deep spending cuts have spurred frustration among educators, adoptive parents and others.

A Bishop Dwenger High School graduate was one of four deputy chiefs of staff tapped by Gov. Mike Pence last week.

Ball State University has a lot of explaining to do. University officials entrusted a former employee with choosing people to invest university funds who was either corrupt or incompetent.

I support Gov. Mike Pence's' proposed expansion of health care accessibility by proposing HIP 2.0 as a replacement to the expansion of Medicaid in Indiana under Obamacare However, I approve with some reservation.

Ethics bonanza: 3 high-profile cases to watch Thursday During an unusually busy meeting, the State Ethics Commission will make decisions impacting the future of three public figures Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1lV2Xt5 A jam-packed schedule for tomorrow's State Ethics Commission meeting includes three high-profile cases that ... (more)

David Thomas has been the only person to hold the job since it was created in 2005 by then Governor Mitch Daniels.

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The Democratic candidate for Indiana state auditor is arguing that more of the state's cash balance should be used to restore spending cuts made in the last few years.

Indiana's chief executive continues coyness about a presidential run -- and, to be honest, I'd like to see anybody not named Bush or Clinton in the race -- but on the heels of the country's founding 238 years and two days ago, recall Ben Franklin's wise words.