The 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly is now history. Working under the pressures of a national recession, reduced state revenues, and the need to address Indiana’s economy were the driving forces for this year. For Indiana LGBT citizens and allies, the session brought successes, disappointments, and promise for [...]
I spent some time yesterday observing both health care rallies at the Statehouse. Nothing happened that I didn’t expect. The anti-Obama health care crowd gathered on the Capital’s south side, the pro-Obama health care crowd was on the east side of the building.
There were more anti-Obamacare people (about 500-600 [...]
Today: Partly sunny and warmer. High 58.
Indianapolis, Indiana – Hoosier Access is partnering with the Marion County and surrounding counties Young Republican groups to host a debate of the GOP senate candidates Saturday April 10, 2010 at 10:00am (location TBA). The candidates participating in the debate include former Senator Dan Coats, State Senator Marlin Stutzman, financial [...]
March 16th
6:00 – 6:30 social time to meet
Meeting will start promptly at 6:30-8:30
Guest speakers include Phil Troyer -(R) running for 3rd congressional district seat, and the Congressman Mark Souder -(R), 3rd district.
Also speaking is Jim Gavin, Director of Communications from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office to address [...]
With a party-line vote, the Republican members voted 5-4 to table the question, which in [...]
I picked up some interesting information regarding local party politics this week. It goes to precinct committeemen filings for the Marion County Democratic Party and who exactly might be running the show next year.
According to Marion County Clerk Beth White’s Office there were 542 PC filings. The number takes [...]
Lot of people in the news lately because they feel their rights aren’t being respected. In Fort Wayne, some Burmese are mad because a laundromat put a sign on the door telling them to keep out, and a city councilwoman is upset because she can’t get her proposal introduced to add [...]
Somebody apparently forgot to tell Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe of LaPorte about the need for dignity and decorum and that “I’m sorry” doesn’t cover everything.
Evans-Koethe’s troubles began in December 2008, shortly before she was to be sworn in as judge.
After a night of drinking, Evans-Koethe and her husband, Stephan Koethe, got [...]
This is the final week of deadline madness, so expect even more spottiness and fly-by updates, but hell, while I’ve got you…
I’m still amazed at how little coverage the Mexican drug wars are getting north of the border, but maybe this latest story will goose something along. An American [...]
How the mighty have fallen:
For the 20th time in the past three decades, at least three teams from the state of Indiana have made it into the NCAA tournament. For the first time, however, the Indiana Hoosiers were not one of those three.
They weren’t even eligible.
Purdue, Butler and Notre [...]
This Monday we are proud to present Cindy Kirchhofer (R) for HD 89 against Democrat John Barnes.This area includes Beech Grove and parts of Perry, Franklin and Warren Township.You can see a full map of HD 89 here.
Bio:
Cindy has spent much of her life in and near House District 89.
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A choice I could live without:
Pat-down or body scan? Travelers, it’s now your call.
A new security tool that scrutinizes an individual’s entire body for hidden weapons and explosives will begin screening passengers Monday at O’Hare International Airport, according to federal officials. Transportation Security Administration officers [...]
Peter Graves
