Indiana http://www.npr.org Indiana en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:46:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Indiana http://www.npr.org Eliminate Government? Not Mine, Thanks A possible merger of local governments in Indiana faces trouble on Tuesday's ballot. Despite promises that a combined government would bring costs down, residents worry that their taxes could go up even as the quality of services declines. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/03/164242234/eliminate-government-not-mine-thanks?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/03/164242234/eliminate-government-not-mine-thanks?ft=1&f=126921106 A possible merger of local governments in Indiana faces trouble on Tuesday's ballot. Despite promises that a combined government would bring costs down, residents worry that their taxes could go up even as the quality of services declines.

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]]> 'God Intended' A Pregnancy Caused By Rape, Indiana Candidate Says Republican Richard Mourdock, who is running for Senate, ignited controversy with his explanation for why he opposes abortion in the case of rape. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/24/163529166/god-intended-a-pregnancy-caused-by-rape-indiana-candidate-says?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/24/163529166/god-intended-a-pregnancy-caused-by-rape-indiana-candidate-says?ft=1&f=126921106 Republican Richard Mourdock, who is running for Senate, ignited controversy with his explanation for why he opposes abortion in the case of rape.

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]]> Democrats Sense An Opening In Indiana U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly holds a slim polling lead over Republican Richard Mourdock in a state no one expected to go Democratic this year. The question is whether GOP voters who have been reluctant to support Mourdock — who knocked out six-term Sen. Richard Lugar in the primary — will come home in the end Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/10/162563889/democrats-sense-an-opening-in-indiana?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/10/162563889/democrats-sense-an-opening-in-indiana?ft=1&f=126921106 U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly holds a slim polling lead over Republican Richard Mourdock in a state no one expected to go Democratic this year. The question is whether GOP voters who have been reluctant to support Mourdock — who knocked out six-term Sen. Richard Lugar in the primary — will come home in the end

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]]> Indiana's Top Election Official Convicted of Voter Fraud Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was accused of lying about his home address on voter registration forms in order to continue receiving a stipend for serving on his town's council. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/02/06/146473653/indianas-top-election-official-convicted-of-voter-fraud?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/02/06/146473653/indianas-top-election-official-convicted-of-voter-fraud?ft=1&f=126921106 Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was accused of lying about his home address on voter registration forms in order to continue receiving a stipend for serving on his town's council.

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]]> Will Mitch Daniels Run? He Left No Obvious Clues At Washington Event At a Washington appearance this week, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels left the impression that he still wasn't certain about whether he will run for the Republican Party presidential nomination. Thu, 05 May 2011 13:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/05/05/136022041/will-mitch-daniels-run-no-left-no-obvious-clues-at-washington-appearance?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/05/05/136022041/will-mitch-daniels-run-no-left-no-obvious-clues-at-washington-appearance?ft=1&f=126921106 At a Washington appearance this week, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels left the impression that he still wasn't certain about whether he will run for the Republican Party presidential nomination.

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]]> Gov. Daniels To OK Bill Banning State Money To Planned Parenthood Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to ban state funding for Planned Parenthood will increase speculation that he plans a White House run. It could help him in the early primaries where social conservatives play a big role but hurt him in a general election. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/04/29/135850964/gov-daniels-will-sign-bill-banning-state-funding-for-planned-parenthood?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/04/29/135850964/gov-daniels-will-sign-bill-banning-state-funding-for-planned-parenthood?ft=1&f=126921106 Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to ban state funding for Planned Parenthood will increase speculation that he plans a White House run. It could help him in the early primaries where social conservatives play a big role but hurt him in a general election.

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]]> Wisconsin Labor Battle Costs Indiana Prosecutor His Job An Indiana county prosecutor resigned after it was discovered he sent an e-mail to Gov. Scott Walker's office suggesting the Wisconsin chief executive stage an attack on himself to discredit his Democratic Party and union opponents. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/25/134837852/wisconsin-labor-battle-costs-indiana-prosecutor-his-job?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/25/134837852/wisconsin-labor-battle-costs-indiana-prosecutor-his-job?ft=1&f=126921106 An Indiana county prosecutor resigned after it was discovered he sent an e-mail to Gov. Scott Walker's office suggesting the Wisconsin chief executive stage an attack on himself to discredit his Democratic Party and union opponents.

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]]> State Budget Fights - March 2 Edition In Wisconsin, Republican and Democratic lawmakers met in an effort to try and end their stalemate. Two Democratic lawmakers met secretly with the GOP state senate leader on Monday but there appeared to be no big breakthrough. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/02/134199361/state-budget-fights-march-2-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/02/134199361/state-budget-fights-march-2-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 In Wisconsin, Republican and Democratic lawmakers met in an effort to try and end their stalemate. Two Democratic lawmakers met secretly with the GOP state senate leader on Monday but there appeared to be no big breakthrough.

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]]> State Budget Fights - March 1 Edition Wisconsin protesters won a victory when a county judge said they had the right, at least for now, to statehouse access. GOP state officials have been trying to tamp down the protests by restricting access. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/01/134164849/state-budget-fights-march-1-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/01/134164849/state-budget-fights-march-1-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 Wisconsin protesters won a victory when a county judge said they had the right, at least for now, to statehouse access. GOP state officials have been trying to tamp down the protests by restricting access.

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]]> State Budget Fights - Feb. 28 Edition It was a new week but with the same old standoffs in Wisconsin and beyond as Republicans still pushed bills to limit union rights. In Wisconsin, state officials began to try to regain control of the state capitol which had been crowded with pro-union protesters foro days. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/28/134131999/state-budget-battles-february-28-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/28/134131999/state-budget-battles-february-28-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 It was a new week but with the same old standoffs in Wisconsin and beyond as Republicans still pushed bills to limit union rights. In Wisconsin, state officials began to try to regain control of the state capitol which had been crowded with pro-union protesters foro days.

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]]> State Budget Fights - Wednesday, Feb. 23rd Edition Some updates from the state budget battles around the nation as of Feb. 23, 2011 midday. Wisconsin's general assembly continued work on the controversial budget repair bill. In Indiana, Democrats appeared to win a victory with the death of an anti-union right-to-work bill. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/23/133992321/state-budget-fights-wednesday-feb-23rd-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/23/133992321/state-budget-fights-wednesday-feb-23rd-edition?ft=1&f=126921106 Some updates from the state budget battles around the nation as of Feb. 23, 2011 midday. Wisconsin's general assembly continued work on the controversial budget repair bill. In Indiana, Democrats appeared to win a victory with the death of an anti-union right-to-work bill.

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]]> Indiana's Democratic Lawmakers Imitate Wisconsin, Flee State Taking a page from Wisconsin, Indiana Democratic lawmakers have reportedly fled their state to stall an anti-union bill. They have sought refuge in a state with a Democratic governor, either Kentucky or Illinois it's thought, to keep a Republican governor from arresting and sending them home. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/22/133966237/indiana-democratic-lawmakers-imitate-wisconsin-flee-state?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/22/133966237/indiana-democratic-lawmakers-imitate-wisconsin-flee-state?ft=1&f=126921106 Taking a page from Wisconsin, Indiana Democratic lawmakers have reportedly fled their state to stall an anti-union bill. They have sought refuge in a state with a Democratic governor, either Kentucky or Illinois it's thought, to keep a Republican governor from arresting and sending them home.

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]]> Paving Paradise: Photos Of A Town's Forlorn Fate Indiana and neighboring Kentucky are planning a new bridge and highway. For the 400 residents of Utica, Ind., that means saying goodbye to the land. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/08/11/129127179/homeland?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/08/11/129127179/homeland?ft=1&f=126921106 Indiana and neighboring Kentucky are planning a new bridge and highway. For the 400 residents of Utica, Ind., that means saying goodbye to the land.

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]]> A Tale Of One Job Opening <strong>One woman in Indiana landed a job hundreds applied for.</strong> How'd she do it? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2009/11/a_tale_of_one_job_opening_1.html?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2009/11/a_tale_of_one_job_opening_1.html?ft=1&f=126921106 One woman in Indiana landed a job hundreds applied for. How'd she do it?

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]]> Sandbagging If you have been affected by the flooding in the Midwest, we want to hear from you. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/06/sandbagging_1.html?ft=1&f=126921106 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/06/sandbagging_1.html?ft=1&f=126921106 If you have been affected by the flooding in the Midwest, we want to hear from you.

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