Indiana unions fight for survival

Mar. 11, 2011
 Wisconsin’s public workers no longer have collective bargaining rights. Lawmakers stripped them away Thursday, and the move’s causing a firestorm in pro-labor circles. But Illinois’ neighbor to the north isn’t the only one seeing an epic battle over workers rights.

GOP candidate removed from Hammond mayoral ballot

Mar. 9, 2011
George Janiec ran for mayor four years ago as a Republican

Indiana Dems facing fines for holding legislature in limbo

Mar. 8, 2011
House Democrats continue to stay away from the Indiana Statehouse, despite the fact their absence is now hitting their own pocketbooks.Indiana House Majority Speaker Brian Bosma hopes to get business started Tuesday. The Republican leader didn’t have any luck Monday restarting the session

Indiana House could consider abortion law this week

Mar. 5, 2011
The Indiana House of Representatives could consider abortion legislation this week. The Indiana Senate approved two bills dealing with reproductive issues. Now, the House could take them up.

Indiana Dems flee, GOP threatens fines

Mar. 4, 2011
Up until now, Indiana has been overshadowed by Wisconsin and Ohio in the fight over rights for unionized workers. But it is getting its turn in the spotlight.

Immigration reform debate lands in Indiana Statehouse

Feb. 9, 2011
A committee in the Indiana Senate will hear testimony Wednesday over an “Arizona-like” bill to overhaul the state’s stance on illegal immigration.

Month in Review: Mayor madness dominates January headlines

Jan. 31, 2011
It rarely feels like we’re at a loss for news in Illinois but January proved to be a bumpy ride on most news beats. There were more than enough political, economic and legal intrigues to go around.

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