Indiana keeps AAA bond ratings
Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence said Thursday that state government has maintained its AAA credit ratings from all three…
Governor seeks federal help for Howard County tornado victims
By Jacie Shoaf TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence has asked the federal government to declare Howard County a federal major disaster…
New energy plan in the works for Indiana
By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana is set to have a new energy plan developed by June of next year. The…
Working families group sets legislative agenda with focus on work sharing, education issues
By Jesse Wilson TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Institute for Working Family will push lawmakers next year to create a work sharing…
Mary Cheney to host Indy event to oppose marriage amendment
Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Mary Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, will help raise money for an effort…
Indiana Michigan Power gets permission to use new technology at Rockport plant
By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved an agreement that will enable Indiana Michigan Power to…
IN Supreme Court to allow cameras on Ntl. Adoption Day
By Jacie Shoaf TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – In celebration of National Adoption Day, the Indiana Supreme Court will be allowing still photography, audio…
Story & map: How people actually experience poverty
By Melissa Maynard Stateline.org The official federal poverty rate measures pretax income — period. It doesn’t consider government benefits such as food stamps,…
Pence proposes big tax cuts, big spending but offers no details
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence will ask lawmakers in 2014 to cut more than $1 billion in taxes…
State appeals order that strips Indiana of $63 million in tobacco payments
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The state has appealed an arbitration order reducing its tobacco settlement payments by $63 million next…
Education board faces new lawsuit over public meetings questions
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Four Indiana residents have filed suit against the State Board of Education, saying members acted illegally…
National group will help mediate education board dispute
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Republican Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic Superintendent Glenda Ritz met behind closed doors on Tuesday and…
Sen. Nugent won’t seek reelection
By Jesse Wilson TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Sen. Johnny Nugent, R-Lawrenceburg, announced Monday that he would not pursue re-election…
Don Bates to run for state treasurer in GOP primary
Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Republican Don Bates announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination in…
Democrat Beth White to run for Democratic nomination for SOS
Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Marion County Clerk Beth White said Monday that she will seek the…
GOP officials Robertson and Seat move on to new jobs
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The executive director of the Indiana Republican Party has left the state…
New auditor Sawyer resigns for ‘family and personal concerns’
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – State Auditor Dwayne Sawyer has resigned – just three months after he…
Pence to serve on board of group that tries to prevent dropouts
Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence will serve as vice chairman of the national board of…
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Vectren seeks natural gas rate increases for pipeline upgrades
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Greening the Statehouse forum set for Saturday
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Bicentennial commission will endorse local projects for state’s birthday
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State adding 180 acres to Lincoln State Park
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Pence gets flu shot, encourages others to as well
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Appeal filed in fenced deer hunting case
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State parks benefit from federal shutdown
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Fairground ice rink drawing central Indiana skaters
Indiana senators say yes to budget, debt deal; House members split votes
By Jessica Wray SHFWire WASHINGTON – Indiana’s two U.S. senators voted Wednesday night for a deal…
VA warns that benefits, claims will be delayed if shutdown continues
By Jessica Wray SHFWire WASHINGTON – Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki warned House VA committee members…
Democrats say Stutzman’s comments are indicative of larger problem with GOP actions
By Jessica Wray SHFWire WASHINGTON D.C. – Democratic leaders are mocking a comment made by U.S.…
Commentary: GOP should heed own advice, get rid of education agency jumble
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Not far into the New Deal, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s critics…
Commentary: Give locals more control
By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz IndyPoltics.Org This may surprise some of you who have been following me for…
Commentary: Health care critics on both sides are unrealistic
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Barack Obama could use some sane, centered friends. So, for…
Video & story: Attorney general asks court to dismiss Ritz lawsuit against ed board
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked a judge to…
Story & video: Pence leads bikers on 100-mile trip through Eastern Indiana
Ride with the Indiana Governor – 2013 from TheStatehouseFile.com on Vimeo. By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com…
Video: Outdoor Experience offers Hoosiers chance to try activities, hobbies
Thousands of Hoosiers came to Fort Harrison State Park during the weekend to learn more about…
