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15 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

Remember Commerce Connector? Let's try it again

The Oct. 22 propane truck accident on the Northeastside, bottling up traffic on both I-465 and I-69 for many hours, makes a strong case for renewing consideration of a Commerce Connector that would reroute truck traffic around the city.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Courierpress.com

Lawmakers discuss tax caps, welfare privatization

Voters will likely have a chance next year to decide if they want the Indiana constitution to place limits on the collection of property taxes.

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Related Topix: Indiana, Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Anderson Herald-Bulletin

Letter: Accident shows need for commerce connector

The Oct. 22 tragic propane truck accident, which bottled up traffic on both Interstate 465 and Interstate 69 for hours, makes a strong case for renewing consideration of a commerce connector that would route truck traffic around cities.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Indianapolis Metro, Opinion

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Indianapolis Star

Indiana tries to improve its revenue forecasts

Under pressure to be more accurate, the state's revenue forecasters are reworking their economic model as they prepare their yearly forecast due out in December.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Tue Nov 17, 2009

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Indiana inmate facing execution waives clemency bid

The Indiana Parole Board has canceled its review of the death sentence faced by a man convicted of the 1994 slayings of his estranged wife and two of her relatives in Evansville.

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Related Topix: State Prisons, Prison, US Governors, Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, IN

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Miami Herald

Maine revenues keep falling short of projections

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced on Friday a series of spending cuts and other steps to offset a continuing multimillion-dollar dive in state revenues.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Healthcare Law, Law, Dave Heineman, Augusta, ME

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Condemned Indiana killer refuses to seek clemency

INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana man sentenced to die next month for the 1994 slayings of his estranged wife and two of her relatives refused Friday to request clemency from Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Death Penalty, State Prisons, Prison, Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, IN

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Kentucky.com

Ind. state gov't begins layoffs after revenue drop

Indiana's Department of Administration has laid off 33 workers because of dwindling state revenues, the department's commissioner said Friday.

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Related Topix: Indiana, Indiana Government, US Governors

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Advance Indiana

Bad Cases Make Bad Law

Thursday, November 12, 2009 The Indiana Court of Appeals today confirmed a common saying in the legal community that bad cases make bad law.

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Related Topix: US Governors, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John McCain

Out of Control

Belize Privatizes Management of National Lottery

Belize has privatized the management of its state-run lottery : Following several months of rumored privatization, the Government formally announced today that it has awarded a 10-year contract to Brads Gaming Company Ltd.

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Related Topix: Lottery, Outsourcing, US Governors

Wed Nov 11, 2009

US News & World Report

Palin, Huckabee, Romney Dominate GOP 2012 Field

To all the budding Republican superstars looking at the 2012 presidential race - that would include Indiana Gov.

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Related Topix: US News, US Governors, Haley Barbour, Mississippi Government, Mississippi, Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota Government, Minnesota

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Indianapolis Star

Governor to announce jobs at former Army depot

Pre-empting a vote about whether to open part of the Army's Newport Chemical Depot to business development, a state board headed by Gov.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Newport Chemical Depot, US Governors, Vermillion County, IN

Sat Nov 07, 2009

WANE-TV Fort Wayne

Brooks Construction gets 100 year honor

The following information was provided by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation: INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mitch Daniels honored an Allen County business for longevity and community service in the Statehouse today during the annual Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards ceremony.

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Related Topix: Indiana, US Governors, Allen County, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, Fort Wayne Metro

Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Indiana school officials warned of funding cuts

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's school chief warned school superintendents Thursday that declining state revenues could force cuts in public education spending, education officials said.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Jazz, Tony Bennett, US Governors

FOX59.com WXIN-TV Indianapolis

Governor Daniels: Budget cuts 'unwelcome and unpleasant'

The governor said his administration is working to retain jobs but he won't know what needs to be done until analyzing the October state revenue numbers.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Lafayette Metro

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Daniels urges Hill to vote no on health bill

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mitch Daniels is urging Indiana's congressional delegation to vote against the health care legislation expected to be considered by the U.S. House this week, saying it will cost the state and its residents too much.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Representative Baron Hill, US News, Indiana, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Indiana Government, Healthcare Law, Law, Indianapolis, IN, US Governors

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Tribune/Sunday Ledger Tribune

FEMA denies appeal for help

Indiana has again been denied its request for federal disaster assistance from the flooding that began on Aug.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, US Politics, Representative Baron Hill, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Indiana, Clark County, IN, US Governors, Floyd County, IN

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Star-Press

Schools chief defends teacher licensing proposals

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana schools chief Tony Bennett on Tuesday dismissed criticism of his plan to revamp the state's teacher licensing standards, saying some in higher education oppose it because they fear how they eventually could be impacted.

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Related Topix: Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis Metro, Jazz, Tony Bennett, US Governors

Indianapolis Star

Trick or treating at the Govenor's Residence.

Lady bug 2 year old Isabel Tipmore talked with Mrs. Daniels. Governor Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels hosted trick-or-treaters at the Governor's Residence Halloween night..The governor and first lady passed out assorted candy provided by five Indiana companies.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Post Tribune

Daniels makes error in book distribution

Gov. Mitch Daniels offered a disturbing clue into his educational philosophy recently when he passed out copies of "Real Education" to members of the Indiana Education Roundtable.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Opinion

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