Friday, May 17, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor Pence Withdraws State Incentives for Midwest Fertilizer Company for Posey County Project
From a press release just received from the company: MIDWEST FERTILIZER STATEMENT ON INDIANA GOVERNOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2013)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 17, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Pence Withdraws State Incentives for Midwest Fertilizer Company for Posey County Project
From a news release issued this noon:Indianapolis, IN - Following careful review, Governor Mike Pence announced today that Indiana has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "IURC recommends overlay method for new Southern Indiana area code"
Eric Bradner reports for the Evansville Courier & Press:The current 812 area code, which spans the full width of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana’s bloated voter registration rolls, which officials say make elections more susceptible to fraud, will soon come under more scrutiny by the state"
That is the start of Maureen Hayden's (CNHI Statehouse Bureau chief) long story today in the New Albany News &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Kentucky sets up health-benefit exchange online"
Story here in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Laura Ungar....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Former Marion County deputy prosecutor David Wyser pleads guilty to federal charges"
Updating this ILB entry from last evening, here is Tim Evans very long, front-page Indianapolis Star story this morning, headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Former Marion County deputy prosecutor David Wyser pleads guilty to federal charges"
Updating this ILB post from earlier today with a link to the IndyStar story, here are the Information/Charging Document and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Former Marion County deputy prosecutor David Wyser pleads guilty to federal charges"
Bill McCleery, Tim Evans and Kristine Guerra have the story on the IndyStar site. Some quotes: Former Marion County Deputy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 13, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Pence makes good on promise to oppose new regulations"
That is the headline to Lesley Weidenbener's Sunday column in the Louisville Courier Journal. It begins: Gov. Mike Pence vetoed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indianapolis airport racks up legal bills in third attempt to stop off-site parking lot"
Updating this ILB entry from April 29th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reported May 10th:The Indianapolis Airport Authority is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Mike Pence today appointed Cameron Clark as director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
From the news release:"When it comes to Indiana's natural resources, our administration is focused on continuing the good work already...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Blogger wrong about eliminating full-time IU staff"
That is the headline to this story today in the $$$ Bloomington Herald-Times, reported by Dann Denny. The subhead: "IU...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: New IU general counsel pulls Kinsey Institute app
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 9, 2012, Shari Rudavsky reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 09, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "NWI Times reporter wins national public service award"
Remember the "Children in Peril" series in the NWI Times, reported by Marisa Kwiatkowski? From an April 23rd NWI Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Developers suspend most Rockport gasification plant-related activities"
Updating this April 30th ILB entry, here are some additional stories: 5/3/13 "As Indiana gasification plant stalls, so does CO2...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 05, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Otis R. Bowen dies at 95
From the AP story by Tom Davies, here in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Bowen died Saturday at the Catherine Kasper...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 05, 2013
Friday, May 03, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "New IHSAA rule provides options for athletes schooled at home"
Nathan Baird reports the story in the Lafayette Journal Courier. A quote:A measure passed by the IHSAA Board of Directors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 03, 2013
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Taxpayers may get hit with 'convenience fee' under new pay-to-pay law" [Updated]
Dan Carden's report yesterday in the NWI Times describing some of the enrolled acts signed in to law by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 02, 2013
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "3 Democrats file suit challenging redistricting plan approved by Mayor Ballard" [Updated]
Updating earlier ILB entries, the most recent being from March 4th, the City-County Council Democrats’ legal challenge of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Indy's Urban Chicken Farmers"
Adding to this long ILB list of earlier "urban chicken" or "chicken underground" entries, Indianapolis Monthly has an April 2013...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Floyd County auditor bond is at issue"
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier-Journal reports. Some quotes:Floyd County leaders say unexpected concerns have been raised recently about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Muncie car dealer cited for wetland violations
Seth Slabaugh reports in the Muncie Star-Press in a long story, with photo, that begins:YORKTOWN — The Indiana Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Developers suspend most Rockport gasification plant-related activities"
That is the headline to Eric Bradner's just posted story on the Evansville Courier & Press website. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis airport racks up legal bills in third attempt to stop off-site parking lot"
Jon Murray's long story (3 "pages")today in the Indianapolis Star begins:The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s spending of tens of thousands of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - New rules to be exempt from Governor's Executive Order?
The latest issue of Indiana Legislative Insight ($$$) asks:Is anyone keeping track of how many enrolled acts will require...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 26, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Following bills in conference committee ... [Updated]
Some links for those of you interested in following bills in conference committee:Status of Senate & House Bills Eligible for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - " 'Cold case' playing cards sent to prisons IDOC hopes cards lead to solved cases"
Fascinating story by Maureen Hayden of CNHI, today in the Kokomo Tribune. It begins: Indiana state prison officials are using...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Attorney General's office will handle DCS appellate court cases"
Readers may remember this news from last September - Tim Evans reported in the Indianapolis Star that:Attorney General Greg Zoeller...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Who is on the Indiana Finance Authority?
In this post from April 23 about the Rockport Coal-Gasification project, the ILB noted that it would be good if...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "If governor signs bill, Griffith may get its chance to leave Cal Twp."
Updating this ILB entry from April 19th about HB 1585, Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislators to take another stab at crafting 'Rockport' bill"
Updating this ILB entry from April 21st, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press reports this evening:INDIANAPOLIS — Top...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 22, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - State agency responses slow to IndyStar public record requests
From the "Behind Closed Doors" column in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, this item [ILB emphasis added]:Indiana’s leaders often say they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor could have final say on Rockport as lawmakers finish session"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has a long, complex story today about the negotiations going on re...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 21, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "If governor signs bill, Griffith may get its chance to leave Cal Twp."
Matt Mikus reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Changes to the bill that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 19, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake County officials cancel trash-to-ethanol contract"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries, some of them under the heading "Continuing saga of politics of trash...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 19, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Medical fees are tough to discover; Consumer-driven health care often like driving blind"
Maureen Groppe of the Gannet Washington Bureau's story on medical costs is on the front page of today's Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "More women behind bars; drug use, mandatory sentencing blamed for the increase"
Kristine Guerra has this lengthy story today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Indiana’s prisons now house more than twice the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Training Cops and School Resources Officers (SRO's)"
The excellent, new Indiana Juvenile Justice Blog had this post yesterday "reflect[ing] on the training that these special officers and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Friday, April 05, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Embattled LaPorte athletic director receives two awards for his work"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reported this week in the NWI Times that in a story that begins:LAPORTE | Embattled LaPorte High School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 05, 2013
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "LaPorte County Jail turns to video visitation"
Fascinating. Stan Maddux of the NWI Times reports: LAPORTE | People will soon be able to visit loved ones in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "DOC is crying wolf at criminal code reform"
Yesterday the ILB posted this entry quoting from an Anderson Herald Bulletin editorial that began:The Indiana General Assembly has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 04, 2013
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "DOC is crying wolf at criminal code reform"
This editorial in the South Bend Tribune appears to have originated in the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Some quotes:The Indiana General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Licensing bill likely dead" - the "Eraser" bill
Adding to three interesting earlier ILB posts on SB 520, Maureen Hayden and Scott Smith have a long, fascinating story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Panel votes to require armed protection at every Indiana public school"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's story posted late this morning begins:The House Education Committee voted 9-3 Tuesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Zoeller wasting his effort" claims letter to Muncie Star-Press
The Muncie Star-Press today prints this letter from Joseph Castelo of Hartford City [emphasis by ILB]:Regardless of how one feels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 31, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "That official is making how much? Public worker salaries on state databases"
Margaret Fosmoe's story today in the South Bend Tribune introduces a new and comprehensive:... searchable database [that] lists 2012 employee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Bill shoots down anti-discrimination protections: Sponsors call it an unintended consequence"
Following up on this March 26th ILB entry and a second post, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Interesting story re failure of Posey County treasurer to get bonding
Here is the long story by Valerie Werkmeister in the March 25th Posey County News. But first see this March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Amendment sets $100,000 cap on the money a county auditor can keep from ferreting out unlawfully claimed tax credits
Dan Carden reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS | Porter County Auditor Bob Wichlinski would lose...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - " Let’s hope this proposal never makes it out of the discussion stage."
So concludes an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star about HB 1175, the bill that would permit government agencies to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Kentucky legislature overwhelmingly overrides veto of 'religious freedom' bill"
Interesting story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Tom Loftus. Some quotes:FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky House and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - FWJG Editorial: "Constitutional? Yes, but …"
Here is the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's editorial take today on yesterdays Supreme Court ruling upholding school vouchers. Some quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Pew makes Election Performance Index available to measure states' performance
Interesting story by Susan K. Urahn in Governing. A quote:To achieve an election system that is convenient, accurate and fair,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Leading Push to Ban Gay Unions"
The Indianapolis Star elected to hold Maureen Groppe's story until today, and has published it on the front page. (See...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill shoots down anti-discrimination protections: Sponsors call it an unintended consequence"
Really. That is the headline to this story in this morning's Indianapolis Star, reported by Mary Beth Schneider. The brief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Allen County to begin charging convicted sex offenders an annual fee to register their addresses
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24th, Sentencing Law & Policy Blog had a post yesterday headed "Should sex offender...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "St. Joe County archives create digital records database"
Here is the long story by Amanda Gray of the South Bend Tribune. It begins:SOUTH BEND -- In a nondescript...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Judge Bonaventura outlines goals for new job as head of DCS"
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has this long story today on the coming change-over at the Indiana Dept. of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - How accessible is information from the Indiana General Assembly?
The Law Librarian Blog has a great post introducing the Sunlight Foundation's Report Card comparing how state legislatures make their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Kentucky [and Indiana] families struggle to care for violent, mentally ill children"
Updating this ILB entry from March 17th, here are two additional stories from the Louisville Courier Journal. "When mentally ill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Kentucky [and Indiana] families struggle to care for violent, mentally ill children"
A very long, and chilling, story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, authored by Laura Ungar. Here is a quote:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - What does “reasonable particularity” mean as a requirement for records requests under the Access to Public Records Act?
Steve Key, executive director and general counsel for the Hoosier State Press Association, has given the ILB permission to reprint...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawrence County Commissioners pass an ordinance restricting possession of weapons in the Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza"
Read the long story here, via WBIW.com, Bedford....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Left in dark on charter appeals"
An editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:Charter schools are public schools, financed with your tax dollars. Yet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Questions about HB 1175
Some may recall ILB reports of the long-going court battle between the Louisville Courier Journal and Kentucky officials over public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "State government’s ballooning role in higher education is hard to miss"
From Sunday's lead editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:State government’s ballooning role in higher education is hard to miss...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Be careful what you ask for ...
That is the theme of CNHI's Maureen Hayden's column in the Monday Terre Haute Tribune Star, headed "Pence may find...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 11, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Regulatory oversight: Affected professions protest move to eliminate standards"
In this Feb. 26th ILB post, I said I did not understand the rationale behind SB 520, a bill creating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Memories taxed by old traffic citations"
Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) Hotline columnist Rod Spaw yesterday answered a question from a reader:Q: On Oct. 14, 2004, a Bloomington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 07, 2013
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana gambling revenue on a losing streak
Two interesting stories by Maureen Hayden of CNHI newspapers. Today, in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune, a long story on the challenge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Monday, March 04, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "3 Democrats file suit challenging redistricting plan approved by Mayor Ballard"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 27th, Jon Murray of the IndyStar reports on today's hearing re the "City-County Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 04, 2013
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "While many lawmakers may not like the state’s involvement in the Rockport project, they aren’t willing to use their authority to halt it, either"
That is the conclusion of Eric Bradner's Sunday column in the Evansville Courier & Press. The headline:"All signs point to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 03, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Executive Order "ordering a moratorium on regulations" simply more of the same?
Updating this Jan. 15th ILB entry that pointed to new Pence Ex. Order 13-03, "ordering a moratorium on regulations" (plus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 01, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "3 Democrats file suit challenging redistricting plan approved by Mayor Ballard"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The Marion County clerk’s office has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Replace "Regulated Occupations Evaluation Committee" (ROEC) with "Eliminate, Reduce, and Streamline Employee Regulation Committee" (ERASER)?
Updating this ILB post from Jan. 28th, SB 520, the so-called the ERASER bill, has passed the Senate and been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Horse Racing Commission unhappy with ALJ contract
Indiana Gaming Insight's (subscription only, quoted with permission) newsletter for the week of Feb. 25, 2013, which subscribers received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Avon faces lawsuit over costumed mascots"
Kristine Guerra reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a long story including video and photos:You see them along thoroughfares...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Medicaid expansion ...
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 21st, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has a long Sunday column...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Allen County to begin charging convicted sex offenders an annual fee to register their addresses
Vivian Sade had this initial report in the Feb. 21st Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:A state law enacted four...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Pre-Civil War "epic partisan battles" in Indiana and Illinois
From the Opinionator page of the online NYTimes this weekend, an article by Stephen E. Towne is an associate university...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Outgoing juvenile court judge needs additional weeks to tie up loose ends"
Updating earlier ILB posts on Judge Bonaventura's appointment by Gov. Pence as the new Department of Child Services (DCS), Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - The "bill pending rule"
The "bill pending rule" was used this afternoon to prevent the insertion of Gov. Pence's tax cut into the budget...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lawmakers could leave key decisions about the future of the $2.6 billion Rockport coal-to-gas plant in the hands of the Indiana Supreme Court"
Updating this ILB post from this morning, Chris Sikich's story this afternoon in the IndyStar is headed "Senate committee rejects...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "The price for autopsies at the Tippecanoe County coroner’s office increased Tuesday"
The Lafayette Journal Courier reported Feb. 19th:Coroner Donna Avolt asked the county commissioners to increase the fee charged to 11...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers could leave key decisions about the future of the $2.6 billion Rockport coal-to-gas plant in the hands of the Indiana Supreme Court"
So begins the lede to this long story today by Eric Bradner in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana should expand Medicaid"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19th, Jason Millman of Politico.com reports this morning:Florida Gov. Rick Scott — a fierce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Richard Feldman: Indiana should expand Medicaid"
Richard Feldman, director of medical education and family medicine residency at Franciscan St. Francis Health and is a former state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Squad cars adding cameras, license plate readers"
Jeff Wiehe reports in the FWJG - some quotes:FORT WAYNE – While on patrol at the state fairgrounds a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "We shouldn't base Indiana energy policy on soothsaying designed to protect a monopoly."
That is a quote from a "Behind Closed Doors" item (scroll to final item in article) in Sunday's Indy Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ind. law - More on: Issue of a county’s right to apply health code regulations on sewage disposal systems
Updating this Feb. 10th ILB entry, today's FWJG has an editorial on the same topic. Some quotes:Discharging raw sewage onto...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Manufacturers, farm bureau oppose Rockport deal"
Eric Bradner writes for the Evansville Courier & Press:Two heavyweight organizations in Hoosier politics – the Indiana Manufacturers Association and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "3 Democrats file suit challenging redistricting plan approved by Mayor Ballard"
Tim Evans and Jon Murray report today in the Indianapolis Star:Three Democratic members of the City-County Council filed a lawsuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Hospital Ass'n: Billions from Indiana Medicaid on table"
An AP story by Tom LoBianco begins:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A study released Monday by the Indiana Hospital Association estimates that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ind. law - Issue of a county’s right to apply health code regulations on sewage disposal systems
Niki Kelly has a long story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headed "Statehouse gets county septic fight: Bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Dual roles of current and past legislators employed by Ivy Tech explored
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this brief editorial item yesterday (supplementing its Sunday feature on lucrative offices), headed "Ivy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 07, 2013
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Juwi Wind Energy sees report denied to public. County attorney: Document created to aid negotiations"
An interesting, quite long Feb. 5th denial of public access story by Scott Smith of the Kokomo Tribune reports that:Tipton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Ind. Law - "Utility users: Watch legislature carefully"
The Indianapolis Star had this letter from Kerwin Olson, Executive director Citizens Action Coalition, on page B9 today, but I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 03, 2013
Environment - "Environmental protection? It gets cold reception in Statehouse"
So writes Dan Carpenter today in his Sunday Indianapolis Star column. Some quotes:Beverly Gard was not quite the darling of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 03, 2013
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Ind. Courts - Gary-based child support court move to Crown Point reignites controversy
Bill Dolan's NWI Times story on Jan. 29th reported:CROWN POINT | The Lake Juvenile Court judge is moving her Gary-based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 02, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Permitting process cuts out public: Proposal would end hearings for some projects"
Paul Wyche reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:A plan to eliminate many of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Pence record on appointing women
Off the top of my head, Governor Pence so far has appointed at least three well-respected Indiana woman attorneys to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Judge Bonaventura named as the new Department of Child Services (DCS) director
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Bill Dolan reports for the NWI Times in a story headed "Lake County leaders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Who’s protecting our right to know?" What is adequate public notice?
Here is Steve Key's column in the most recent issue of HSPA newsletter. Key is executive director and general...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Judge Bonaventura named as the new Department of Child Services (DCS) director
Here is Gov. Pence's statement:Indianapolis, IN - Governor Mike Pence today named Mary Beth Bonaventura as the head of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ind. gov't. - Gov Pence names Lake County Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura to head DCS.
Stories to follow....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Bloomington mayor to preside at same-sex weddings as protest" [Updated]
This story, written by Jill Disis, was posted this morning on the IndyStar site. Some quotes:Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Replace "Regulated Occupations Evaluation Committee" (ROEC) with "Eliminate, Reduce, and Streamline Employee Regulation Committee" (ERASER)?
The ILB had a number of posts last year under the heading "Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ind. Gov't. "Franklin County fights federal gun control measures with 'Second Amendment Preservation Act'"
Renee Jameson has this report, with video, this evening at WRTV6. The story begins:FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. - As the highly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Superintendent contracts tricky to find on school districts' websites, despite new Indiana law"
Good story by Kara Kenney of WRTV 6, with video. A few quotes:INDIANAPOLIS - A new law requires school districts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Many agencies use outside counsel rather than Attorney General
Catching up again, some of the details in this lengthy Dec. 23rd Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story by Niki Kelly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Is Zoeller independent?"
Catching up, here is a Jan. 17th post from Niki Kelly's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Political Notebook:Gov. Mike Pence showed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Public Records Commission to prohibit redistribution of digital data?
This item in the coming issue of Indiana Legislative Insight certainly caught my eye this morning:The Oversight Committee on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: State Board of Accounts raises questions in LaGrange County audit report
Updating this Jan. 9th ILB entry, a special prosecutor has now been named. It is currently quite difficult to learn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Executive Order "ordering a moratorium on regulations" simply more of the same?
Gov. Pence's moratorium on new rulemakings, issued yesterday, provides that:OMB shall perform a comprehensive evaluation and rigorous cost benefit analysis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Who speaks for Indiana at the federal level?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan.11th, Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette under the heading "State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Here are Gov. Pence's first 15 executive orders
Updating this entry from late this afternoon, I just saw this tweet:No executive order to reauthorize IEDC or Inspector General?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Here are Gov. Pence's first 15 executive orders
Gov. Pence's first 15 executive orders. The ILB has OCRed EO 13-3, which orders a moratorium on regulations. Access it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Crown Point officials approve '13 pacts with city attorneys"
From the NWI Times: CROWN POINT | Dollar amounts went unchanged from 2012 agreements with city attorneys David Nicholls, Alex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Who speaks for Indiana at the federal level?
Attorney General Zoeller has just issued a press release headed "Zoeller appoints deputy attorney general to serve in Washington, D.C."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Rooster captured on The Circle, in the empty, for the season, Soldiers & Sailors Monument fountain
Adding to the ILB's long list of "chicken underground" entries, see this IndyStar story and don't miss video, by Jill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Lt. Gov-elect Sue Ellspermann says the first order of business in the Pence administration is a moratorium on new business regulations"
Indy Politics has the story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - State Board of Accounts raises questions in LaGrange County audit report
Tracy Warner, editorial page editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, writes today:A State Board of Accounts audit of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Decisions - "Are the Commissioners and County Council legally authorized to bind the elected officers to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement?"
From a Jan. 7th story by Stuart Hirsch of the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Some quotes:ANDERSON, Ind. — Government workers in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Support for gay-marriage ban wavering: Powerful Indiana Republican Kenley changes his stance"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 15th, Maureen Hayden, CNHI Statehouse Bureau, expands on her earlier story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Rules of the new Environmental Rules Board
The new Indiana Environmental Rules Board commenced operations on January 1, 2013. It replaced the three long-time environmental boards, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Show us the IPS numbers"
Recall this ILB entry from August 28, 2010 quoting from an IndyStar editorial: Longtime member Kelly Bentley, a past president...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Monday, January 07, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - Profiles of Speaker Bosma, Governor-elect Pence
"With new power, House Speaker Brian Bosma's challenge is to channel it," a long profile in today's Indianapolis Star, written...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2013
Ind. Gov't. - "Changes coming for Porter gun permit applicants"
Phil Wieland reports in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Beginning next Monday, the Porter County Sheriff's Department will no longer do...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Environment - "Head of state's environmental agency faces criticism for relationship with coal industry"
That is the headline of a story this morning in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Ryan Sabalow. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - IURC Decision Today Limits Cost Recovery on Duke Energy Edwardsport Plant: Commission approves modified settlement agreement and credits ratepayers an additional $28 million
Via a press release from the IURC:INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) modified and approved a settlement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Bev Gard to head new Environmental Rules Board
The 2012 General Assembly abolished the Air, Water, and Waste Boards effective Dec. 31, 2012, replacing them with a single...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Auditors find accuracy and technology problems in state tax dept., follows $526M in errors"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 17th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today is titled "Heed advice on revenue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Gov.-elect Pence names Ryan Streeter as policy director
Ryan Streeter will become Mike Pence's senior economic policy director. Gov. Daniels named Streeter as one of three citizen members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Auditors find accuracy and technology problems in state tax dept., follows $526M in errors"
Updating these of earlier ILB entries on the Ind. Dept. of Revenue's $526 million error, Tom LoBianco of the AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Support for gay-marriage ban wavering: Powerful Indiana Republican Kenley changes his stance"
So reports Maureen Hayden of CNHI Statehouse Bureau this morning in the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS — The last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 14, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "New study casts doubt on fairness of Indiana Toll Road lease"
Tim Vandenack of The Elkhart Truth has this lengthy story today - it begins:ELKHART — Sure, the state of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "New wrinkle in death records dispute: County health department says it doesn't keep records on causes"
Updating these earlier ILB entries: Ind. Gov't. - "A Pike County resident and the Evansville Courier & Press are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2012
Friday, December 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "UNITED STATES OF SUBSIDIES: A series examining business incentives and their impact on jobs and local economies"
This ILB post from Monday linked to the NY Times' three-part series on tax breaks and other incentives for local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "AG's office faces criticism over violations of Access To Public Records Act"
Kara Kenney of WRTV6 had this story and video last evening:INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Attorney General’s office is facing criticism...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2012
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana appointments raise ethical issues that Brian Bosma, Mike Pence may want to avoid"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3rd, this is a selection from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - What services will be included in Indiana's benefits package under the new health care law?
This article today in the NY Times, reported by Abby Goodnough, talks about the decisions being made by the various...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 06, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "South Bend Common Council to consider chicken bill"
Continuing the ILB's long list of "chicken underground" entries, FOX28's Matt Gard reported this morning:The South Bend Common Council will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Key lawmaker says Glenda Ritz should serve full term" and a constitutional sidebar
Per this story yesterday in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Mary Beth Schneider:A key Republican lawmaker said today he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Governor-Elect Pence appoints several attorneys
Ice Miller partner Marilee J. Springer has been named Senior Policy Director by Governor-elect Pence. Tony Bennett’s Chief of Staff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters"
Today the NY Times has the 3rd in its series on state tax incentives. The headline "Michigan Town Woos Hollywood,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "RFP to replace legislative systems"
This July 23rd ILB post discussed the the Indiana Legislative Services Agency RFP, issued July 9th:seeking a qualified vendor to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana appointments raise ethical issues that Brian Bosma, Mike Pence may want to avoid"
Lesley Weidenbener had this story this weekend in the Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The legislative session hasn’t even...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Where are the new "Environmental Rules Board" members?
The 2012 General Assembly passed a law, HEA 1002, that repealed the Air Pollution, Water Pollution, and Solid Waste Boards,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "UNITED STATES OF SUBSIDIES: A series examining business incentives and their impact on jobs and local economies"
The NY Times on Sunday began a massive three-part series on tax breaks and other incentives for local jobs. Louise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Pence initial picks differ from Daniels'"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported Nov. 23rd:So far, Gov.-elect Mike Pence is filling key roles in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 02, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Jim Rogers out at Duke Energy, but not until the end of 2013
"Rogers exit ends high-flying run at Duke" was the headline of the story by Darius Dixon posted last evening at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Espich to advise on issues, process: Retired lawmaker added to Pence team"
Niki Kelly reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – Jeff Espich wasn’t out of state government long before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Panel floats emergency DCS changes: Legislators seek more oversight, localization of troubled agency"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Indiana Senate Democrats' blog, The Briefing Room, has now posted a comprehensive entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's GOP Leaders Cautious Amid Supermajorities"
NPR's Morning Edition this morning included this nearly 3 and a half minute audio story by Brandon Smith. The intro:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Governor-Elect Pence appoints general counsel
From a press release:Carmel, IN - Governor-elect Mike Pence announced today that Mark Ahearn will join the Governor's office as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Panel floats emergency DCS changes: Legislators seek more oversight, localization of troubled agency" [Updated]
Tom LoBianco of the AP has a long report today on the results on the meeting yesterday of the Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Cracking down on public corruption by local government officials
The ILB had this post on Nov. 13th, including this quote from a WRTV6 news story:Public employees, such as clerk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Critics boiling over at cost of Purdue's growing administration"
John Hechinger of Bloomberg News reported this long story posted this morning on the IndyStar website. It begins:J. Paul Robinson,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Call 6 Investigation: Two-thirds of public officials accused of misusing tax dollars not prosecuted"
Kara Kenney of WRTV6 had this long special report in the 11 PM news last night. A few quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action now fully briefed and transmitted to Supreme Court
Note: The ILB has now received all the documents, so is reproducing last week's entry, as updated with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Social issues face GOP-controlled Indiana legislature"
Two stories this weekend: Some quotes from Kevin Rader's WTHR 13 story, "Social issues face GOP-controlled Indiana legislature":When Governor-elect Mike...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Around the state, sympathy for Monroe County clerk — but much quicker election results"
The Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) has a good process story today, reported by Laura Lane, on absentee ballot counting in not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 11, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Judge, family law professor offer solutions for state's $2.3 billion child support problem"
Following up on her earlier story, "Child support $2.3 billion problem in Indiana," Kara Kenney of WRTV 6 reported yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action now fully briefed and transmitted to Supreme Court
The ILB's most recent entry on this lawsuit, where the Center Twp. Trustee is attempting to move the location...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Child support $2.3 billion problem in Indiana"
Kara Kenney of WRTV 6 has posted a long report, with video, that begins:INDIANAPOLIS - The Call 6 Investigators have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2012
Monday, November 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Updates on status of Criminal Law and Sentencing Committee and Criminal Code Evaluation Commission
Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee On Oct. 25 the ILB wrote:Today the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "On Thursday morning, legislators tasked with recommending solutions to issues plaguing Indiana's Department of Child Services will and begin their work of balancing politics with policy."
From Virginia Black's story in the Sunday South Bend Tribune:On Thursday morning, legislators tasked with recommending solutions to issues plaguing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2012
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "PAC finds no public access violation by South Bend school board"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, a reader has called my attention to this ILB post from Oct. 24, 2007...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 04, 2012
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "PAC finds no public access violation by South Bend school board"
Kim Kilbride filed this long South Bend Tribune story Nov. 1st, reporting:SOUTH BEND — Indiana’s Public Access Counselor has ruled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 03, 2012
Friday, November 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Measure to prevent fraud at polls worries Elkhart voters"
Angelle Barbazon and Tim Vandenack report today in the Elkhart Truth:The Elkhart County Clerk’s Office has received several complaints in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "More delays, cost increases at Edwardsport"
John Russell has just posted this entry at the Indianapolis Star's Star Watch blog. Some quotes:Chalk up more technical problems,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "An unusual plea to Hoosier hunters from the state Department of Natural Resources demonstrates a danger of canned-hunting operations in Indiana"
A canned hunting bill failed in 2012. The ILB has a lengthy list of entries on the history of canned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana BMV sets hearing for man denied voter ID"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18th, Jill Disis of the Indianapolis Star reports this morning that:An Indiana man caught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis Parking Meter Court Violates Law By Issuing Default Judgments Without Required Notice"
See this post from Ogden on Politics pointing out procedural problems with the current setup. Also this afternoon, this Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on "Jasper Circuit Court Judge John Potter on Thursday ordered that Linda Belork be reinstated immediately to her position as Starke County Treasurer"
Updating a series of recent ILB entries, including this one from yesterday afternoon, here is more today from Anita reporting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Adult bookstore court case could cost city taxpayers"
The most recent ILB entry in this long list of entries on the case of Annex Books v. City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Jasper Circuit Court Judge John Potter on Thursday ordered that Linda Belork be reinstated immediately to her position as Starke County Treasurer"
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, the ILB has now obtained a copy of Jasper Circuit Court Judge John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Jasper Circuit Court Judge John Potter on Thursday ordered that Linda Belork be reinstated immediately to her position as Starke County Treasurer"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 22nd, Terry Turner of the Gary Post-Tribune has a long story today headed "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Jasper Circuit Court Judge John Potter on Thursday ordered that Linda Belork be reinstated immediately to her position as Starke County Treasurer"
The ILB has posted a number of entries on Starke County Treasurer Linda Belork and her removal from office, beginning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Former Democratic state representative opines against early voting
This story by Jill Disis in today's Indianapolis Star is headed "Bus loads of Indianapolis church-goers turn out for early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Two major state papers today endorse Greg Zoeller for another term as Attorney General
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's long endorsement begins:A series of high-profile cases, a willingness to jump into the political fray...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lottery bids made public … but unreadable"
Great Oct. 17th story from Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier Lottery officials made...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "When to Call Your Elected Representatives for Help"
Ron Lieber's "Your Money" column in the Saturday NY Times is about the areas where the staff of your U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana BMV sets hearing for man denied voter ID"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12th, that was headed "More on: Federal court ruling holds the right to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Another all-clear ethics opinion for Gov. Mitch Daniels' move to Purdue"
Eric Weddle of the Lafayette Journal Courier has this long story today that begins:For the second time, Indiana’s top official...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Upcoming legislative committee meetings of interest
The Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee will be meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10 AM. The Criminal Code...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Effective Nov. 7, George Angelone to serve as the Executive Director of the Legislative Services Agency (LSA), replacing Jack Ross
Here is the news release that begins:STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), Chairman of the Legislative Council, announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Ethics complaint debated in Floyd"
Grace Schneider has this long story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:In response to a resident’s concerns, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "2013 budget OK'd for Clark County"
From a report by Charlie White in the Louisville Courier Journal:County government has been in a fiscal crisis for more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Free App from Alaska LSA
Free iPhone and Android application from the Alaska Legislative Affairs Agency links to legislators, meeting calendars, bill trancking, committee mateiral,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers want 2nd look at Rockport coal-gas plant deal"
In this Sept. 30th entry, the ILB asked:Is there anything the next Governor of the General Assembly could do, if...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2012
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Feds nab NWI officials on tax fraud, other charges"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, from the story posted by Andy Grimm of the Chicago Tribune:Federal indictments were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Feds nab NWI officials on tax fraud, other charges"
Here is the story from the NWI Times. It begins:HAMMOND | U.S. Attorney David Capp on Thursday announced a series...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2012
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "St. Joe judge defers to federal court for police tapes ruling"
Kevin Allen reports in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:SOUTH BEND -- A federal court will have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Hoosiers may pay $1.1B over 8 years to subsidize coal-gas plant"
Updating this ILB entry from September 30th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Tracy Warner, editorial page editor, writes today: In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Monday, October 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State auditors say some numbers don't add up for Lake officials"
Bill Dolan's has a story in today's NWI Times headed "State auditors say some numbers don't add up for Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 01, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Early balloting joins strict ID laws among Indiana's top voting issues"
A comprehensive survey article today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Jon Murray, looks at key voting dates, early in-person...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Hoosiers may pay $1.1B over 8 years to subsidize coal-gas plant"
Adding to the very long list of ILB entries about the controversial Rockville coal gasification plant, the Indianapolis Star today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Payne resigns as DCS director"
The Indianapolis Star has an editorial today that begins:Now that James Payne has taken the necessary step of resigning as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Payne resigns as DCS director"
Niki Kelly has posted this story at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Liking It or Not, States Prepare for Health Law"
That is the headline to a story today in the NY Times, reported by Abby Goodnough. The long story begins:PHOENIX...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 24, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Scandals near end of a Governor's term
About this time 8 years ago, the ILB recalls posting scandal-type stories about the Kernan/O'Bannon administration. For example: Feb. 20,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - The first Deloitte & Touch report on the DOR's $526 million error
See this ILB entry from April 16th and this one from June 10th for background. An editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Child welfare advocates question state's plan for children in need"
A new NWI Times child welfare story today by Marisa Kwiatkowski, part of the series, "Children in Peril." It supplements...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Astonishing story today: "DCS Director Payne waged a behind-the-scenes fight to discredit and derail his agency's recommendations in a child neglect case that involved his grandchildren"
The lengthy (nearly 3-full pages in the paper), must-read, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Is Bankruptcy a Viable Tool for Struggling Cities?"
Mike Maciag reports for Governing on whether "bankruptcy protection a viable option to save municipalities from financial ruin?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Another view of the DCS centralized hotline, from DCS
Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press has the story here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "States Seek a Middle Ground on Medicaid: Some Governors Aim to Curtail Program's Expansion, Steer More People Toward Federally Subsidized Private Insurance"
Indiana is discussed in this Sept. 18th WSJ ($$$) story. Also today, at 10:00 AM (also will be archived) on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Advocates urge Legislature to return 'safety net' to law relating to children"
Supplementing this ILB entry from yesterday, and this one, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today that:Representatives from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State officials offer solution to meet mental health needs of children"
This AP story published this afternoon reports:DCS acknowledged that some parents who are unable to afford mental health services for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State officials offer solution to meet mental health needs of children"
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reported this afternoon:INDIANAPOLIS | State officials unveiled a plan Monday they believe will ensure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney General's office will handle DCS appellate court cases"
Tim Evans reported Sept. 13th in the Indianapolis Star:Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Thursday he will reassume responsibility for Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - DCS tightens controls on release of information from its office
Kara Kenney of WRTV 6 reports:In a Sept. 11 memo to all staff, DCS Director James Payne wrote that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor Mitch Daniels faces ethics complaint"
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star writes today on the ethics complaint Rep. Charlie Brown filed yesterday against Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Democratic State Representative Charlie Brown of Gary has filed an ethics complaint against Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels with the State’s Inspector General’s Office"
See this post at IndyPolitics, which sets out a copy of the complaint....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Kentucky child and adult protective services collecting non-emergency reports online"
See the story here about the Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "DCS call center scrutinized: Workers blast turnover, 'screenouts' as study panel girds for testimony this week."
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 3rd, and this one from Sept. 5th (with video of the testimony available here),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Nonprofit groups urge lawmakers not to kill plates"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, Maureen Hayden of CNHI reported Sept. 9th in the New Albany News &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County's Past Three Sheriffs All Still On The Payroll "
Interesting post today from Advance Indiana....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Sunday, September 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: New IU general counsel pulls Kinsey Institute app
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, the AP reports today, in a long story headed "IU researcher says no...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 09, 2012
Friday, September 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Certain interim committees' videocasts have been archived
Here is the archive page. Unfortunately few interim committee hearings have been archived, so citizens who work will not be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2012
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Nonprofit groups urge lawmakers not to kill plates"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on specialty license plates and the Indiana Youth Group, an Interim Study...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - New IU general counsel pulls Kinsey Institute app
Barb Berggoetzof the Indianapolis Star reported yesterday afternoon:Indiana University officials decided this afternoon to pull a mobile app the Kinsey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Marking your utilities for excavating, a Catch 22?
Okay, here is a problem. Say you have a backed-up sewer line in your backyard that is 8 feet down....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Monday, September 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "DCS call center scrutinized: Workers blast turnover, 'screenouts' as study panel girds for testimony this week."
The Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet this coming Wednesday, Sept. 5th at 1 PM. The agenda...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Time to reconsider gasification deal"
That is the headline to this editorial in the Sunday Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:Unfortunately, neither Indiana gubernatorial candidate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 03, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Illinois Gov. Quinn vetoes casinos for Chicago, south suburbs
The story by Dan Carden of the NWI Times begins:Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday vetoed legislation permitting new casinos...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Health Care Exchanges, a report
Here, from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), is a useful 36-page, August 15th report titled "Health Insurance Exchanges Under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on the criminal history providers segment of last week's interim committee meeting
Updating this ILB entry from August 24th, Maureen Hayden, CNHI, had a follow-up story in the Clark County News &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "A Pike County resident and the Evansville Courier & Press are suing the Vanderburgh County Health Department to obtain access to cause of death information contained on death certificates maintained by the health department."
So began a long story by Mark Wilson in the August 15th Evansville Courier Journal. Some quotes:The newspaper and Rita...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Overdue answers from DCS"
Wednesday, Sept. 5th, the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet for the second time. Discussion will focus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County coroner" guilty on all five counts"
Updating the second part of this ILB entry from August 23rd, Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported August 24th:HAMMOND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 26, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Hancock County coroner steps down from office after pleading guilty in drunken-driving case [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star reports today that Vangundy will not be able...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard OKs domestic partner benefits"
Updating this ILB entry from June 3rd, today Jon Murray reports in the Indianapolis Star:After wavering on the issue for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?
That was the title I used to a July 27, 2009 entry, and I am recycling it. The point was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Hancock County coroner steps down from office after pleading guilty in drunken-driving case; Lake County federal trial
So reports Noelle Steele in the Greenfield Daily Reporter in this story that is not available to non-subscribers. More form...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "New Albany anti-discrimination law draws raves from Kentucky"
Grace Schneider reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The New Albany City Council adopted a non-discrimination ordinance earlier this summer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Some judges, police call DCS child abuse hotline 'frustrating,' 'inefficient'"
Updating this ILB entry yesterday, here is some of the news coverage today:Marisa Kwiatkowski, NWI Times: "State official acknowledges some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lake County officials promote new online tax sale
Updating this ILB entry from August 12th, Bill Dolan reports for the NWI Times that the online tax sale is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Some judges, police call DCS child abuse hotline 'frustrating,' 'inefficient'"
A very long, must-read, front-page Indianapolis Star story today by Alex Campbell (that I had a very difficult time finding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Public Records Requests Will Take Longer In Monroe County"
Hannah Bolton reports for Indiana Public Media:New procedures regarding public access to files in Monroe County will slow the way...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "DCS changes tough, but for the best"
Evansville state representative Gail Riecken responds here on Aug. 18th to the Aug. 15th Andrea Neal column. It begins:Andrea Neal’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing with: "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Updating four earlier ILB entries, Matt Koesters' report August 17th brings the story up-to-date. The first paragraph tells it all:JEFFERSONVILLE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Mitchslapped? Judge who criticized DCS facing state sanction"
Really, this column today by Douglas Walker and Keith Roysdon in the Muncie Star Press takes the cake! They speculate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Another look at the one-year cooling off period, as it applies to the Governor
This August 15th story by Elle Moxley in StateImpact, is headed "Mitch Daniels Says He’s Being Careful Not To Violate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Louisville "Preservationists weigh challenge to landmarks ordinance"
The ILB has had four entries, beginning in Sept. 2011, about a New Albany dispute where the owner of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana launches card for domestic violence victims"
Updating this ILB entry from August 14th, about the new "Hope Cards [that] will contain details of the protective or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Can a Very Determined Mayor Save Gary, Indiana?"
Good article on Gary Mayor and former Indiana Attorney General Karen Freeman-Wilson, by Mark Funkhouser, on the Governing Institute website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "DCS changes tough, but for the best"
Andrea Neal, an adjunct scholar with the Indiana Policy Review Foundation, gives her take on the Department of Child Services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana launches card for domestic violence victims"
This new story from Rick Callahan of the AP raises a question:INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana officials are launching a statewide program...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative committee to look at DCS issues: First meeting scheduled Aug. 22"
Marisa Kwiatkowski reports for the NWI Times in a long story:INDIANAPOLIS | On Aug. 22, the General Assembly's interim study...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Schererville considers new fee for misdemeanor arrests"
Chas Reilly reported last week in the NWI Times:SCHERERVILLE | Town officials have different opinions of a proposed service charge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake County officials promote new online tax sale"
Bill Dolan reported last week in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County Treasurer John Petalas and Auditor Peggy Katona...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, August 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Female power: Women now top Democrats in Ind. Senate, House" -- but the accomplishment here and in other venues sadly may be fleeting
That first part is the headline to a story today by Dan Carden of the NWI Times. It may be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 06, 2012
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges rebuff new nepotism law"
Bill Dolan reported yesterday in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County judges are declaring their independence from the state's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "No ruling on lobbying; no Daniels contract as Purdue president, either"
This story yesterday from Eric Weddle of the Lafayette Journal Courier, reporting:In late June, Daniels said he asked the state’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 05, 2012
Friday, August 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Texts Violated No-Call Law, Ag's office says
This is good news for those who receive unwanted $ text messages on their cells. WRTV6 is reporting this afternoon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2012
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels requests gubernatorial candidate input on Medicaid decisions"
The Governor's office has issued this press release:INDIANAPOLIS (August2, 2012) -- Governor Mitch Daniels has asked the state’s three gubernatorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - " North Carolina regulators hire Chicago law firm to investigate whether Duke Energy misled ahead of merger"
From an AP story today reported by Emery Dalesio that begins:RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina utilities regulators said Wednesday they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Prison college a good investment in rehabilitation"
Updating this ILB entry from July 5th, Brooke Adams of the Salt Lake Tribune reports today in a story headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - RFP to replace legislative systems
According to this document, the Indiana Legislative Services Agency issued an RFP on July 9th:seeking a qualified vendor to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Judge rules Indiana owes IBM $12M over botched welfare program"
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has lengthy coverage today of yesterday's ruling by Marion County Judge David Dreyer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Judge rules Indiana owes IBM $12M over botched welfare program" [Updated]
From what I'm reading on Twitter about the details of Judge Dreyer's lengthy decision, I'm anxious to post a copy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Gary R. Roberts, dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, will retire as dean of the school on June 30, 2013"
Here is the announcement today from the law school. Roberts will remain on the law school faculty after his retirement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Horse manure is raising a big stink in Cynthiana"
Valerie Werkmeister reported July 16th in The Posey County News:Members of the Cynthiana Town Council found themselves embroiled in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "School-transfer criteria under fire: Districts taking only top students"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – Lawmakers focused on a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Many Governors Are Still Unsure About Medicaid Expansion"
A few quotes from a long story by Michael Cooper in the Sunday NY Times:The initial reaction to the court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - State Police "crime labs catch up on DNA tests"
So reports Jeff Wiehe in this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - A national look at the statistical impact of voter ID laws and a closer look at Indiana's voter registration rolls
Nate Silver's political techie column, "Political Calculus," in the NYT, yesterday focused on "Measuring the Effects of Voter Identification Laws."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Do you have to pay use tax on your purchases of meteorites?
See this new entry from the Indiana Tax Reporter, headed "Revenue Finds "Casual Sales" Purchases of Meteorites not Subject to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels as Purdue President: Two different looks
Eric Weddle of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a long story headed "Purdue trustees gave $27K to Daniels'...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana loses administrative appeal to defund planned parenthood"
Updating this brief ILB entry from July 6, today Charles Wilson of the AP has a more comprehensive report that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2012
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Chicago Tribune reports on problems with the Illinois child abuse hotline
Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune reporter, has this very long story that will be in the Sunday paper, headed "Problems for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 07, 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "DLGF Publishes Memorandum on Changes to Requirements for Claiming Homestead Deduction"
Thanks to the Indiana Tax Reporter for this entry setting out the Commissioner's memo on implementation of HEA 1072. See,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "NC attorney general and utilities commission investigating Duke Energy"
Amazing story out of North Carolina, here reported by John Murawski and David Ranii of the Charlotte Observer. Must read....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana loses administrative appeal to defund planned parenthood"
IndyPolitics is reporting this afternoon in a story that begins:The state of Indiana has lost a federal administrative appeal regarding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - FWJG editorial on "Surplus scrutiny"
The long editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:The tax credit Indiana taxpayers will receive next year as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Prison college a good investment in rehabilitation"
Updating this ILB entry from June 17th, State Impact Indiana had a long report by Kyle Stokes on July 4th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - DLGF Publishes an Assessment Appeals Flowchart
Thanks to the Indiana Tax Reporter for the link....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Monday, July 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Not your father's Driver's Manual
The complete Indiana BMV Drivers' Manual, updated as of July 1, 2012, is available here. For items that weren't in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Dept. of Child Services elected to repurpose some of its reversionary funds for fiscal year that ended June 30
From a long front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans:Over the past three years, the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Chicago in dispute with parking meter company
A few quotes from this story by Hal Dardick of the Chicago Tribune:Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the company running Chicago's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2012
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Option not to expand Medicaid could leave 290,000 Hoosiers uncovered
According to this lengthy, must-read story (because it presents the issues clearly and comprehensively) by JK Wall of the IBJ:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney General Greg Zoeller publicly apologized to The Tribune last week"
Updating this ILB entry from June 27th, some quotes from a South Bend Tribune editorial today:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "New roadblocks to public access: Counselor’s rulings seem to favor agencies"
A l-o-n-g editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, by Tracy Warner, editorial page editor. Some quotes: Indiana law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 01, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Rockport coal-gasification plant receives final air permit"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press wrote this story published yesterday which gives an overview of the current...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - AG Zoeller on healthcare ruling
The AG has issued a press release, but I am reluctant to provide a link as it has frozen my...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - How do other counties deal with this?
From the WITZ News report on the DuBois County Council Meeting:June 26, 2012 - Monday afternoon, the Dubois County Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Star investigative reporter looks at the Indiana Economic Development Commission (IEDC)
The first story by Alex Campbell was Sunday, June 24th. The lengthy story was headed "State touted proposal to spend...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "States are moving to set up health insurance exchanges" What about Indiana?
On May 10th the ILB posted this entry, which pointed to Executive Order 11-01, directing the Family and Social Services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Public Universities See Familiar Fight at Virginia"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, see this story today in the NY Times, headed "University of Virginia Reinstates Ousted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: AG's Public Access Seminar series explains open records, meetings
In this ILB entry from June 20th, I reported on the session I had attended in Indianapolis the previous meeting....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - New Citizens Water still estimating water bills!
This is kind of a personal gripe, but I think many others share it. Citizens Gas took over Indianapolis Water...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels seeking inspector general opinion on lobbying issue"
That is the heading to a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Eric Weddle. It begins:Gov. Mitch...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Public Universities See Familiar Fight at Virginia"
Some quotes from this must-read article in today's NY Times, written by Tamar Lewin:Across the nation, it has been a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "A bulldog named Julie"
John Russell had a cool story June 6th in his IndyStar blog, "John on Deadline," about an enterprising young journalist...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The Trickiest Question About Daniels’ Hire: Can He Lobby For Purdue?"
Kyle Stokes of State Impact Indiana has an article today under that heading. It caused me to look back...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Parents, judges, prosecutors and other officials in Indiana say there is a multiagency failure to provide mental health services to the children who need it most."
This weekend the NWI Times (along with the South Bend Tribune) continues its focus on child abuse. Marisa Kwiatkowski's June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 25, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Retired Illinois state workers will have to pay for health insurance"
Story today in the Chicago Tribune about our neighboring state to the west, reported by Ray Long. Some quotes:Springfield -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Settlement Amounts Disclosed In Two Lawsuits Filed Against Dubois County"
Mick Birge, 18WJTS news director, reports today:72-thousand, 500 dollars! That how much Dubois County is paying three former county employees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: AG's Public Access Seminar series explains open records, meetings
Updating this ILB entry from June 14th, which announced:The Attorney General is holding public access seminars around the State. (For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Steve Schultz gets new job from Gov. Daniels
Posted late this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Marcus Green:Steve Schultz has resigned as executive director of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: PAC issues opinion in challenge to public notice of Purdue Board of Trustees' meeting "at O'Hare Airport"
Updating this ILB entry from June 15th, the Lafayette Journal Courier's editorial today concludes:The rules about meeting notification apply equally...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lafayette dentist's license removal slow, painful"
A lengthy story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Eric Weddle, begins:The license of a Lafayette dentist was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "New Albany council to vote on nepotism rules"
Daniel Suddeath reports today in the New Albany News & Tribune in a story that begins:A measure that coincides with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Local road funding is shaping up to be a key battleground in the next legislative session."
Long, important story Sunday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Niki Kelly. It begins:Local road funding is shaping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake County ordinance does not require warrant to seize animals"
Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | While the Lake County Sheriff's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Prison college a good investment in rehabilitation"
The South Bend Tribune today has this letter to the editor from Larry Embling, the on-site coordinator for the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Chickens come home to roost on Indy's urban farms"
This long, Saturday Indianapolis Star story by Barb Berggoetz, shows that the days of the "chicken underground" in Indianapolis are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on "Statewide electronic records policy in the works"
The ILB first wrote about the Indiana Commission on Public Records project to create a statewide policy for retaining electronic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 16, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Ind. Gov.t. - More on: PAC issues opinion in challenge to public notice of Purdue Board of Trustees' meeting "at O'Hare Airport"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Eric Weddle of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:Indiana’s top official on open door...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Updating this earlier ILB entry from May 29, 2012, Braden Lammers reports today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune today:JEFFERSONVILLE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - AG's Public Access Seminar series explains open records, meetings
The Attorney General is holding public access seminars around the State. (For attorneys, there is 2.0 CLE credit available.) The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Ind. Gov.t. - PAC issues opinion in challenge to public notice of Purdue Board of Trustees' meeting "at O'Hare Airport"
The Indiana Public Access Counselor says today in this opinion that the law requiring that the entity give public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Civil Service Reform: Lessons from Georgia and Indiana"
The subhead to the story in Governing by Heather Kerrigan is "Several states this year are changing how public employees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "IDEM releases proposed water permit for a $2.9 billion coal gasification plant planned for Rockport"
This May 8th ILB entry focused on IDEM's 1,012-page draft PSD New Source Construction/Part 70 Operating Permit for the plant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't, - "Indianapolis Lawyer Kicks Off Campaign for Attorney General "
Eric Berman, of WIBC, has a brief report this afternoon on Indianapolis attorney Kay Fleming, who "is unopposed for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Approval by IURC of construction of a coal gasification plant and a 30-year contract for a state agency to purchase its output is now pending before the Court of Appeals
This ILB entry from Nov. 22, 2011 is headed "Gasification plant gets green light, NIPSCO rates could go up." A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Updating: Underneath the $526 million error "are hundreds of thousands of individual financial transactions and decades of statutes and politics."
Updating this ILB entry from April 16, 2012, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported June 5th:INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Monday, June 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Low natural gas price provides challenge for synthetic fuel plants"
Following on a long list of earlier ILB entries on the Rockport coal gasification project, Eric Brader had a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 04, 2012
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis poised to extend coverage to city workers' domestic partners"
From a story today by Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star that begins:A decade ago, a City-County Council committee spurned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 03, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Former CJ of Indiana accepts joint SPEA/IU McKinney Law appointment
Here is the press release from IUPUI, headed "Former Chief Justice Randall Shepard will join IU Public Policy Institute (PPI)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Public Access Counselor sides with city of South Bend"
Tom Moor reports today in the South Bend Tribune. The story begins:SOUTH BEND -- Indiana's Public Access Counselor ruled this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State ends dispute over child welfare testimony"
Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, quoting a story by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Updating this earlier ILB entry from May 3, 2012, Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune today:Already cash-strapped...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Law - "Louisiana is the world’s prison capital. The state imprisons more of its people, per head, than any of its U.S. counterparts. First among Americans means first in the world. La’s incarceration rate is nearly triple Iran’s, seven times China's
The is the first paragraph from this opinion piece today in the NY Times, written by Charles M. Blow. But...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "License requirements vary wildly New study looks at fees, education needed for Indiana blue-collar jobs"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported yesterday on occupational licensing. Some quotes:A new national study on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 28, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State ends dispute over child welfare testimony"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that:After months of haggling with Allen County prosecutors about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Doctor in DWI chase loses Rx rights, fined; Undergoes rehab; can practice while finishing drug court"
That is the headline to this story by Niki Kelly in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS – The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Mentally ill kids caught in Catch-22: Prosecutors at odds with DCS over care"
Following on this long ILB entry from May 20th, quoting from two great stories from Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Here are the summer study commttees created yesterday by the Legislative Council
Here is the 7-page list. The list includes:CRIMINAL LAW AND SENTENCING POLICY STUDY COMMITTEE (IC 2-5-31.4) THE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 24, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Vanderburgh County changes death-record policy
From a story in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Tim Ethridge:Officially titled "On The Record," it's placed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - This is unfortunate ...
From WLKI in Angola:Picture Taking Of Recorders Office Documents Banned Monday, May 21st, 2012 (ANGOLA) - You will no longer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana casinos struggling after years of growth"
That headline was from an August 7, 2011 story by Grace Schneider in the Louisville Courier Journal. Today an editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Overdue and costing you: Indiana's late fees"
Sandra Chapman of WTHR 13 had a long story this weekend about "Indiana state agencies failing to pay their bills...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Craig application over siding again denied in New Albany: Preservation commission’s first decision was upheld by court of appeals"
Daniel Suddeath reports in the May 20th New Albany News & Tribune:NEW ALBANY — A retroactive request to allow vinyl...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "A circuit court judge slammed the Indiana Department of Child Services on Tuesday, accusing it of failing to help children with mental illnesses."
Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reported on Tuesday's ruling out of Morgan County - some quotes:MARTINSVILLE | A circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "When the buck stops: For next governor, it's end of the line for Toll Road lease money"
Here is Niki Kelly's long story from the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Here is how it begins:INDIANAPOLIS – When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "With four female candidates, Indiana Congressional delegation could see gender shakeup"
Good story today by Tom Coyle of the AP. It begins:SOUTH BEND — One by one, seven women attending a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana has an impressive army of ALEC soldiers"
That is a quote from this long centerpiece opinion piece today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, written by Karen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 13, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Jeffersonville disputes insurance contract"
David A. Mann had this long story in the May 10th Jeffersonville News & Tribune. Some quotes:Just days before leaving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Will yet another fiasco finally convince Rahm Emanuel to cancel Chicago's parking meter lease?"
See the post in the Urbanophile blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "States are moving to set up health insurance exchanges" What about Indiana?
Interesting story this morning on NPR's Morning Edition. The lead-in:States are moving to set up health insurance exchanges — a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Philadelphia revises zoning codes, saying "If We Fix It, They Will Come"
Interesting story by Feather O'Connor Houstoun in Governing begins:Philadelphia's vintage zoning code — adopted in 1952 but amended through variances...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - IDEM submits draft construction/operating permit for Rockport Coal Gasification plant to US EPA for approval
Here is IDEM's 1,012-page draft PSD New Source Construction/Part 70 Operating Permit. You may access the entire document here, but...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Friday, May 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Statewide electronic records policy in the works"
Updating two ILB entries from April 25th (here and here), the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today (emphasis from ILB):The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Updating this earlier ILB entry from Jan. 19, 2012, Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State Senator Kenley: Third Grade Reading Exam Represents State Overreach"
Kyle Stokes of State Impact reports today in a story that begins:The chairman of the Indiana Senate’s Appropriations Committee says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke Energy Reaches Settlement Agreement with Key Consumer Groups on Edwardsport Plant Costs" [Updated]
That is the heading to a Duke Energy news release issued this afternoon. It begins:PLAINFIELD, Ind., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Two good stories today on state tax and finance
"John Gregg's gas tax plan has a history" is the headline to Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's smart analysis in today's Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Statewide electronic records policy in the works"
This question occurred to me after I posted this entry earlier this evening discussing a statewide email retention policy ......Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Statewide electronic records policy in the works"
An important story by Maribeth Vaughn, Greenfield Daily Reporter ($$), was reprinted yesterday by the Indiana Economic Digest. Some quotes:GREENFIELD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Law - "Analysis: State attorneys general: New Republican power"
Joan Biskupic, now at Reuters, has this long, interesting story today about federal challenges brought by state attorneys general:Abbott and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's local option income tax system is complex and difficult to administer"
So writes John Ketzenberger , president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, today in an opinion piece in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Sunday South Bend Tribune focuses on child abuse
Marisa Kwiatkowski and Virginia Black of the South Bend Tribune report today that Indiana Department of Child Services Director...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Sunday Muncie Star-Press focuses on child abuse in a number of stories today
In a long opinion piece today in the Muncie Star-Press, Lisa Nellessen-Lara writes about the incident a year ago where...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's two U.S. Senate candidates differ on meaning of ‘advise and consent’ for court nominees"
Great analysis piece today by Lesley Weidenbener, managing editor of the Franklin College $$$ online publication, The Statehouse File. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Updating again: Unslated judicial candidates file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Following on yesterday afternoon's entry, the Indianapolis Star this morning reports that:Marion Circuit Judge Louis Rosenberg denied the candidates' request...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Updating: Unslated judicial candidates file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Updating this entry from earlier today, here is the Marion County Election Board resolution issued this morning. Attorney Paul Ogden,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative Study Panels Examine Issues in Advance of The 2013 Session"
Here is a good advance look at the legislative studies expected between now and November 2012, written by Libby Cierzniak...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Unslated judicial candidates file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Updating the April 13th ILB entry, Greg Bowes last evening emailed this information:In response to the lawsuit filed by five...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Counties Reveal Consequences Of State Budget Error"
Brandon Smith of Indiana Public Broadcasting has a long story today about how the state budget error impacted the counties....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Audit may find more revenue errors, but Daniels says they will be smaller"
Eric Bradner has an interesting story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reporting Governor Daniels' comments on the recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Update on David Lott Hardy, fired chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
See brief Indianapolis Star item here, Hardy has filed motion to dismiss indictment, arguments scheduled for June 11th before Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Zoeller investigating political calls made under guise of AG's office
See the story here at Indy Politics....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "U.S. Has A Natural Gas Problem: Too Much Of It"
So John Ydstie of NPR's Morning Edition reported this morning in a 4 min, 23 sec story. A few quotes:There's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Underneath the $526 million error "are hundreds of thousands of individual financial transactions and decades of statutes and politics."
Here are stories updating the April 12th ILB entry headed "Tomorrow is first meeting this year of State Budget Committee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Unslated judicial candidates (and others) file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one linking to the complaint, the Indianapolis Star editorial today is headed "Give outsiders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana loses as more states gamble on casino revenues: Ohio’s shiny new casinos will cut into Indiana’s take"
Maureen Hayden of CNHI's story today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune reports that "Ohio’s [projected] windfall spells trouble for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 15, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Ind. Gov 't. - "Daniels today named Mike Alley as the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Revenue and Mike Ashley as the new chief financial officer of the department"
Well, that can be confusing if you don't read it slowly. From the news release:Alley served as president and CEO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Unslated judicial candidates file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here now are the complaint and the request for preliminary injunction, both filed April 12 in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Should legislators be able to hold two public jobs?"
Indiana isn't mentioned in this national story today from Melissa Maynard of Stateline. But the example cited sounds oddly familiar....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Tomorrow is first meeting this year of State Budget Committee ...
Here is the posted list of State Budget Committee members. Several of the members are retiring from the General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Unslated judicial candidates file lawsuit against Marion County election boards
Updating this ILB entry from April 9th, according to a press release, Greg Bowes, former Marion County Assessor and current...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth"
The PEW Center on the States has released a new report today - from the news release:A report by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Environment - A commentary on: Merger of pollution boards worries some
Updating this April 8th ILB entry, this morning the Indianapolis Star has an editorial headed "Sounding environmental alarms." Some quotes:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "St. Joseph County may spend $132,000 on iPads, other improvements"
From Erin Blasko's report in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- The county auditor plans to spend $132,000 on improvements...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - “This is three times now,” she said. “I can understand once, even twice – but the third time?"
That was a quote from an editorial yesterday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headed "Confidence tested by state errors."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Property tax caps 'devastating' to Indiana municipalities"
Lu Ann Franklin of the NWI Times has this report this evening. Some quotes:GARY | Property tax caps have become...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County Board of Registration Refuses to Comply with Indiana Law Mandating that Voter Registration Lists be Provided to Nonslated Candidates" [Updated]
That was the heading to this post from Ogden on Politics, dated March 17th, 2012. Today Advance Indiana follows up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2012
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Daniels legacy on line with Ind.'s $205M tax error" - metrics and accountability
"Expect more explaining from the state on revenue" ius the heading to Maureen Hayden's CNHI story today, here appearing in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels legacy on line with Ind.'s $205M tax error" - a recap
Here are a number of ILB entries from Dec. 2011 on "State finds $320 million it didn't know it had."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Environment - Merger of pollution boards worries some
Supplementing the commentary on HEA 1002 in a March 26th ILB post, a story by Rick Callahan of the AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "No flurry of late pardons: Daniels vows to stay frugal"
Kudos to Niki Kelly and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette for a long Sunday story on a little reported topic,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Geneva eyes own seat-belt law"
Kristin Baron reports in the Decatur Daily Democrat:The town of Geneva is looking into a seatbelt ordinance that would generate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Stale town code Web page causes headaches for Burns Harbor"
The Chesterton Tribune today has this story by Paulene Poparad that should be widely noted:The Burns Harbor Advisory Plan Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana finished 43rd among the states for women’s quality of life"
That is a quote from this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:“Indiana needs more females in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Youth Group, a support group for gay youth, is now in the spotlight"
Updating a long list of ILB entries, including this most recent one from March 21st, headed "Fallout over gay youth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana lacks answers on toxicology lab tests used in criminal cases: 30 percent of retested samples from 2007-09 had no trace of drugs"
Lengthy story today by the Indianapolis Star's Tim Evans on the continuing brohaha over the state Department of Toxicology and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Bose McKinney reimburses Wayne Township $435,000 for handling of superintendent’s contract
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today's Indianapolis Star has an expanded story today by Alex Campbell and Tim Evans....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Bose McKinney reimburses Wayne Township $435,000 for handling of superintendent’s contract
Reporter Alex Campbell has this post at StarWatch; also at IndyStar. A few quotes:The law firm that represented Wayne Township’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The Good News & Bad News About The End Of Franklin Township’s Busing Fees"
Interesting article by Kyle Stokes in State Impact. A quote:The Indiana General Assembly outlawed Franklin Township’s busing fees this session,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Time for governor to stop denying DCS failures"
That was the heading to this editorial column yesterday by Jack Colwell in the South Bend Tribune. The long column...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Sharing concerns about children: Cases raise questions about how police are alerted to possible abuse"
Another lengthy story this Sunday from the South Bend Tribune about the "recent closings of local call centers in favor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The End of an Era in Indiana: The Wigwam, a nearly 9,000-seat field house in Anderson, Ind., closed in 2011, making this the first season in 50 years that the Anderson High School Indians did not play their home games there."
Ostensibly, this is a sports story, but is it also a story about the demise of Anderson, Indiana. The NY...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor appoints director for Department of Toxicology"
Just released from Governor's office:INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2012) – Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed a longtime Indiana State Police laboratory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Gasification-project leader optimistic about status of state tax incentives"
Updating earlier ILB entries about the controversial proposed coal gasification plant in Rockport, Stuart Cassidy reports today in the Spencer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - As if to show that fears of state government sites going down are real
In the past the ILB has expressed concern that the Indiana Register and the Indiana Administrative Code, which contain the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Fallout over gay youth group's license plate continues: Gay youth support group vows legal fight against state action"
The Indianapolis Star this morning has a much-updated version of its story posted online last evening, both by Mary Beth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: BMV announces that it is suspending the Indiana Youth Group from its Special Group Recognition License Plate Program [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from March 17th, here in case you missed it is WISH TV Jim Shella's post from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Drugs, neglect linked: Custody cases on rise"
This interesting story by Jesse Rininger in the March 18th Evansville Courier & Press begins:Meth-addicted parents coupled with a crackdown...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Critics raise questions about Rockport power plant"
Maybe the headline should have said "Questions continue about proposed Rockport power plant." Here is a very long list of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Dr. Antoinette Laskey resigns in frustration as head of Indiana Child Fatality Review Team: Nationally recognized expert blames lack of support from Daniels administration, conflicts with head of DCS"
Tim Evans reports today in a long story in the Indianapolis Star. Here is a sample:"The recent publicity of 'record...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: BMV announces that it is suspending the Indiana Youth Group from its Special Group Recognition License Plate Program [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, a number of Indiana papers have stories today. Here are:Charles Wilson and Tom Coyne of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Monroe County, Benton Township trustee resigns after seeing 2010 audit report"
Updating this ILB entry from March 2nd, the AP is reporting:BLOOMINGTON Ind. (WTW) — The Indiana attorney general's office is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - BMV announces that it is suspending the Indiana Youth Group from its Special Group Recognition License Plate Program
A BMV press release, just issued, begins:INDIANAPOLIS – At the written request of twenty Indiana Senators, the Indiana Bureau of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels has appointed State Sen. Connie Lawson as Sec of State.
Announced this morning at 11:30. Ms. Lawson is from Hendricks County. [Update] Niki Kelly has posted this story on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ind.Law - More on: Check out new blog, the Indiana Property Tax Reporter
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 2, 2012, the new blog is now an even more "must read," as it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - CJ Shepard sends toxicology status report to county judges
Here is an email that went out late yesterday:From: Shepard, Randall Sent: Tue 3/13/2012 4:01 PM To: *Trial Court Judges;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Religion vs. regulation: Indiana's faith-based day cares caught in between: Operators fear licensing will mean state intrusion; advocates fear for kids' safety"
That headline to this long John Tuohy story in the Sunday, March 11th Indianapolis Star pretty much sums it up....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "School bus fees near the end in Franklin Township"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 10, 2011, Vic Ryckaert reports today in the Indianapolis Star - the long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - “Prior restraint of the news media publishing public records is inconsistent with the First Amendment”
Updating this ILB entry from March 12, which sets out AG Zoeller's press release, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Keep Light Shining on DCS"
A portion of the South Bend Tribune story quoted here yesterday reads:Although DCS records are generally confidential, state law provides...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "'This boy is beat to death' Caller in May pleads 10 times for immediate intervention at Sturgis home."
Here now is the South Bend story the IDCS went to court to try to suppress. It is reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Are daily police logs now being made available to the public adequate under public access law?
Updating this ILB entry from March 4th, the South Bend Tribune, which wrote the story quoted in the March 4th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Deputies at the LaPorte County sheriff’s department may soon be deciding whether or not to engage in a possible lawsuit with a senator"
That quote is from a story in the March 9th LaPorte Herald Argus, reported by Matt Fritz. More from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "'[HEADLINE REMOVED]"
A new story posted this afternoon to the South Bend Tribune website, reported by Virginia Black and Mary Kate Malone,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers dropping Rockport issue as session nears its end"
So reported Eric Bradner, the Evansville Courier & Press statehouse reporter who has been following this issue closely, yesterday afternoon....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake County recorder's documents go digital"
Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County Recorder Michelle Fajman said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana regulators to consider unsealing additional Duke documents in probe of Edwardsport power plant" [Updated]
John Russell of the Indianapolis Star today is covering the review by the IURC of the hundreds of sealed documents,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Monday, March 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana regulators to consider unsealing additional Duke documents in probe of Edwardsport power plant"
John Russell reports today in a long story in the Indianapolis Star that begins:What critics call one of the most...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Are daily police logs now being made available to the public adequate under public access law?
Tom Moor has a story today in the South Bend Tribune titled "Do police need to open up? Some of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Elkhart County: "Questions surface about local inspections for dog breeders"
The regulation of dog breeding businesses is of interest to many, and Angelle Barbazon has a long report today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - What is upcoming in this last week of the General Assembly?
"Lawmakers head to homestretch: Smoking ban among flurry of bills awaiting action," is the headline to Niki Kelly's lengthy story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Bills that would enforce government transparency are dead
Kevin Allen's story was in the Feb. 24th South Bend Tribune. The bills are SB 92 and HB 1093. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Rockport plant tax credit shaping up to be legislative fight"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on the proposed coal gasification plant in Rockport, here are two new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012
Friday, March 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Higher education finance considerations
The NY Times today had an excellent story, reported by Catherine Rampell, on many of the factors at play in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Monroe County, Benton Township trustee resigns after seeing 2010 audit report"
The current status of HB 1005, relating to nepotism and conflict of interest: it has been returned to the House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State Keeps Death Files of Abused Children Secret"
That is a headline from today's NYT about the New York system, not about Indiana or Kentucky (for Ky., see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ind. Courts - Recap of Charlie White oral argument [Updated]
Eric Berman of WIBC has this recap of this morning's oral argument. [Updated at 1:00 PM] Here is Carrie Ritchie's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's $2 billion unemployment mess"
WISH TV's "investigation into alleged mismanagement of the state's unemployment system," reported by Deanna Dewberry: here is the story from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "The Indiana Supreme Court confirmed Monday that the state Department of Toxicology provided incorrect test results for use in criminal cases" [Updated]
Responding to attorney reader inquiries re today's IndyStar story, the ILB is trying to track down the "report issued by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The Indiana Supreme Court confirmed Monday that the state Department of Toxicology provided incorrect test results for use in criminal cases"
So begins a tremendous story this morning on the front page of the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Supreme Court Confronts Key Question in Disputed Elections: Now What?" [Updated]
Another take on the subject of Wednesday's oral argument in the Charlie White case, from Doug Chapin of the Univ....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Court should make Osili secretary of state"
So writes the NWI Times today in an editorial. Some quotes:Now that White has been removed from office for a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The protection of Indiana children from abuse and neglect"
That is the topic of today's editorial in the Indianapolis Star, calling for:... [creation of] an oversight committee for DCS,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Puncturing gas bill was necessary"
Updating earlier ILB entries, today's Evansville Courier & Press has a column by David Coker on the current status of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Regulating ‘adult’ businesses no simple task"
J. Swygart had this story in the Feb. 24th Decatur Daily Democrat. Some quotes:Members of the Decatur Plan Commission are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Glossary of Indiana legislative terms
The Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus has made available online a useful Glossary of Legislative Terms. A sample:Germane/Germaneness: Relevance of amendment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Ind. Election Commission meeting Friday
Re: Marathon meeting of Indiana Election Commission set for Friday in House Chambers. Will be live streamed. Here is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "DNR raids Clay County hunting preserve" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 4 headed "Fenced hunting never really dead," and this one from Feb. 1st headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't - Charlie White sentencing
Judge did not reduce the six felonies to misdemeanors. White to serve one-year sentences concurrently, via home detention. Sentence will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Does an officeholder’s absence amounts to official neglect of duties under the statutes?"
On Feb. 19th the ILB posted an entry headed "Once elected, do county officers have to do more than pick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Zoeller is 3rd Attorney General to Affirm Senator's Status
WRTV6 is reporting:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller released an advisory letter Thursday that Sen. Richard Lugar's residency arrangements are legal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Amendments to DCS bill die in Indiana House committee"
Updating a long series of ILB entries on DCS issues, the most recent of which is here, Tim Evans reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark County tax language removed from bill"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 30th, headed "Clark County seeks special property tax; Judge Wentworth hears appeal on property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Two or four-page county report cost $6,000"
The Muncie Star-Press column, the Walker/Roysdon Report, reported Feb. 18th in a long story that began:Delaware County officials are privately...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White criminal court sentencing this afternoon
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has a story here that begins:Charlie White's words might come back to haunt him...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Tax breaks for Rockport gas plant stripped from bill in Indiana legislature"
Updating earlier ILB entries, Lesley Weidenbener reports this evening in the Evansville Courier & Press in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "City governments across the country are threatening to kill the food truck revolution with dumb regulations."
So reports Matthew Yglesias in a story today in Slate. A sample:It’s difficult to know precisely where the line should...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Supreme Court ruling will determine who is next Secretary of State" [Updated]
That was the headline to Eric Bradner's Feb. 15th story in the Evansville Courier & Press. Here are some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Ind. Election Commission meeting Friday [Updated]
Marathon meeting of Indiana Election Commission set for Friday in House Chambers. Will be live streamed. Here is the massive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County today becomes the final county in the state to move to the so-called "hybrid" welfare eligibility system."
Mary Beth Schneider has a long, comprehensive story in today's Indianapolis Star headed With Marion County on board, Indiana's welfare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Study: Northern Indiana corruption not so bad "
Gotta love that headline! Teresa Auch Schultz has the story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes from the long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Once elected, do county officers have to do more than pick up their paychecks?
Do they even have to live in the county, state, or country? That is the situation addressed in this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "DCS changes set stage for wrangling over options, control"
Virginia Black and Mary Kate Malone have another long story this Sunday in the South Bend Tribune shedding light on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Conflicts shake our confidence"
That is the heading to an editorial in today's Indianapolis Star that begins:In Indiana, a firefighter, police officer or other...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "What do record low natural gas prices mean for states?"
Jim Malewitz, Stateline staff writer, has a long, comprehensive report today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "The state’s new centralized call center has come under fire recently from a number of sources, including judges and child advocates. "
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, IndyStar investigative reporter Tim Evans posts today in the new StarWatch blog on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Many other progressive cities are already on board, like Indianapolis, Chicago, and New York City. "
Adding to the ILB's long list of "chicken underground" entries, including this one from Sept. 15, 2011, headed ""Life is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Vectren: Shale-gas boom makes Rockport, Ind. coal-to-gas deal risky"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here are a number of stories on the House committee testimony yesterday:"Indiana House committee hears testimony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Clearly, the extensive improvements instituted several years ago in child welfare are not sufficient."
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, the Indianapolis Star today has an editorial referencing its investigative story. Some quotes:How...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Vectren: Shale-gas boom makes Rockport, Ind. coal-to-gas deal risky"
That is the headline to Eric Bradner's story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, that supplements yesterday's ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Natural Gas Prices Plunge, Hurting Wyoming's Budget"
That is the title to this story by Bob Beck was on NPR's Morning Edition this morning. The intro:Wyoming's decade-long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Briefs in IBM case re compelling Gov's testimony?
Oral argument was heard at 9 this morning in State of Indiana v. International Business Machines Corporation. See earlier post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "State won't release toxicology lab results: Only prosecutors told what retesting of samples revealed"
Recall this ILB entry from Feb. 4, 2012, Super Bowl Eve. It began:Buried deep inside this morning's Indianapolis Star, on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Indianapolis Star and South Bend Tribune investigate child abuse reporting and its followup
Another child death, this one powerfully chronicled today in the Indianapolis Star by Tim Evans, in a story headed "Numerous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "City/state nexus in the Charlie White saga"
Check it out at Jon Murray's blog, Deep Fried Politics....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "With so much confusion surrounding the case, the state Supreme Court was right to make it a top priority"
So concluded the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in an editorial published yesterday, Feb. 8th, re the Charlie White case. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Jurors were stunned when the defense didn't call any witnesses in the voter fraud trial of Secretary of State Charlie White"
Re the last ILB entry last evening, a reader has written to say to that WRTV's transcipt is at variance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Jurors were stunned when the defense didn't call any witnesses in the voter fraud trial of Secretary of State Charlie White"
WRTV 6 has a knockout interview with the jury foreman in the Charlie White criminal trial....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - The Supreme Court has granted transfer in Charlie White case
The Supreme Court has granted transfer to accept jurisdiction of two appeals pending in the Indiana Court of Appeals. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County judge grants permanent order blocking state from seizing pay of House Democrats"
Chris Sikich's Indianapolis Star story was posted early this evening. Some quotes:A Marion County judge has granted a permanent order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Democrats ask court to enforce ruling making Vop Osili Secretary of State"
Carrie Ritchie's story in the IndyStar, filed early this evening, reports:The Indiana Democratic Party has asked the Indiana Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Governor received notice from Hamilton Clerk on Feb. 4th at 2:38 AM
Re the question of when the Clerk of the Court in Hamilton County is to notify the Governor of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "'Right to work' bill reveals discord among Indiana General Assembly Democrats"
Tom Lobianco of the AP had a long, insightful, don't miss story this weekend, which was picked up in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Nonsensical session" writes FWJG
Some quotes from the long editorial today:Forty years after creating biannual short sessions, any sense that the Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Jim Shella reports ...
"Indiana Democratic Party will go the state Appeals Court this afternoon asking that Vop Osili be named Secretary of State."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "For the Love of Children: Does boy's death point to larger problem?"
Virginia Black and Mary Kate Malone of the South Bend Tribune had a lengthy investigative story yesterday that may be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Sentencing date set for Charlie White
Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White speaks on his reaction to the jury verdict and his removal from office by the Governor
From Fox News this morning - a 7:49 minute interview with Charlie White on his reaction to the jury verdict...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 05, 2012
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "After White's vote-fraud conviction, fight remains over secretary of state's office"
Carrie Ritchie has filed a long story this evening (look for it in tomorrow's Star), describing the incredible legal morass...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't - More on: In early hours of this morning, Charlie White out, Gov. immediately appoints replacement
Updating earlier coverage, here is Charles Wilson's updated AP story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Some thoughts about replacing Charlie White [Updated]
Here is the Governor's press release from 2:51 AM this morning, February 4, 2012: Message from Governor Daniels about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on White conviction
@marybschneider No. It's important to note Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing still results in a felony conviction and removal from office.— Adam...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State won't release toxicology lab results: Only prosecutors told what retesting of samples revealed"
Buried deep inside this morning's Indianapolis Star, on Super Bowl weekend, is this story by Tim Evans, who has covered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't - In early hours of this morning, Charlie White out, Gov. immediately appoints replacement
Here is the story posted at 5:00 am by Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012
Friday, February 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Stories to read while the Charlie White jury is deliberating
Carrie Ritchie in the Indy Star: "Jury deliberating Charlie White's vote-fraud charges." Charles Wilson of the AP: "Ind. election chief's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White declines to testify at his trial"
Here is Carrie Ritchie's story in this morning's Indianapolis Star on yesterday's events in the White election fraud trial. From...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Both sides rest in Charlie White case
Prosecution rests, #CharlieWhite's attorney is not going to present evidence. We are done with evidence— Carrie Ritchie (@CarrieRitchie) February 2,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Day 2 of Charlie White trial wrap-up; today may mark end of prosecutor's presentation
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 1, Carrie Ritchie's story today in the Indianapolis Star is headed: "Cellphone records to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Law - Video archives of 2012 Senate floor action?
You can watch the Senate floor action as it happens via the Senate's live streaming. You can watch the Senate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Prosecutors in Charlie White's trial say documents prove voter fraud"
Here in the Indianapolis Star this morning is reporter Carrie Ritchie's wrap-up of the first day of Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Testimony to come today in Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fraud trial"
The jury has been seated, and now the Indianapolis Star's Carrie Ritchie previews today's opening testimony in the Charlie White...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Ind. Court - More on: Clark County seeks special property tax; Judge Wentworth hears appeal on property levy
Updating this Jan. 21st ILB entry, Braden Lammers reports today in the New Albany News & Tribune via a long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Law - Still more on: "Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate licensing"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26th, and this one from Jan. 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lake Council prepares to deny public defenders insurance coverage"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 11th, a long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Susan Brown, is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Another pre-trial story on tomorrow's Charlie White trial
"Political stakes are high as White goes on trial," is the headline of the AP's great story today, here in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Getting caught up on the case against the secretary of state" [Updated]
Carrie Richie has a story today in the Indianapolis Star, setting the stage for "Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Historic electric chair gets preserved"
Indiana's electric chair, now retired, "was based on sketches of Ohio’s electric chair. It was created using parts of Indiana’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Interesting Twitter exchange between reporters just now
Mary Beth Schneider Just blocked by state trooper from going down hallway to my office. Had to run up a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: First hand bad experience with new parking meters!
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is attorney Paul Ogden's new post....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Historic Indianapolis statue damaged at opening of Super Bowl exhibit"
Ann Keil has the detailed story - in the South Bend Tribune. A quote: "A heavy piece of machinery apparently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Law - RTW on both House and Senate calendars today
#INSen will vote on RTW on final passage today. #INHouse will take up amendments to bill. Hundreds of protesters at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: First hand bad experience with new parking meters!
On Dec. 22, 2011 I posted an entry relating a bad experience with the new parking system in front of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Could deaths of Indiana children have been prevented? Investigation raises questions about whether Department of Child Services could have done more to protect kids"
The Sunday Indianapolis Star has a front-page report by Tim Evans. Beginning with the names of six children, the long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Ind. Court - Clark County seeks special property tax; Judge Wentworth hears appeal on property levy
Ben Zion Hershberg has the story in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes from the beginning of the long, involved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 21, 2012
Environment - More on: Bill would abolish all environmental boards, replacing them with a "rules board" on July 1st
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette published an editorial yesterday headed "Keep IDEM boards."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 24, 2011, Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Proposed fees questioned in South Bend landlord registry plan"
That is the headline to a lengthy story today by Margaret Fosmoe in the South Bend Tribune. A few quotes:SOUTH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana unveils its first license plate for gay youth"
See the AP Story here. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana's first specialty license plate that benefits gay causes is now available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "State, Amazon.com, reach sales tax agreement"
Updating this ILB entry from last evening, Ogden on Politics has a good post this morning headed "How is State's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State, Amazon.com, reach sales tax agreement"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9, 2012, which includes the Governor's press release on the sales tax agreement, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State Won't Release Amazon Agreement"
WRTV 6 is reporting:State budget officials have refused to release Indiana's much talked about agreement with Amazon.com. In a news...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Universities' State-Subsidized Fiber-Optic Network Runs into Trouble"
Public News Service has an interesting story today that begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Bills have been introduced in both chambers of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Current standing rules of the Indiana House of Representatives
The House Standing Rules are available here on the General Assembly's website. The ILB has used that copy to produce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Courts - "Bill would give county councils more control of funds generated by user fees"
Use of probation fees has been a subject of contention between county government and county courts. Today Ben Zion Hershberg...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Private prisons' populations
Indiana's private prison population rose from 936 in 1999 to 2,817 in 2010. That from a table on p. 4...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana Association of Cities and Towns focus of FWJG inquiry
Following up on the lengthy story it published last Sunday, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has an editorial headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Judge Rules in Linda Belork Case"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 4, 2012, one of a long list of earlier entries concerning former Starke County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - How are committee reports handled in the House?
They seemingly pass across the front desk in the blink of an eye, but the process is covered by House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake Council prepares to deny public defenders insurance coverage"
Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times today:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council opened 2012 Tuesday by voting to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: What is next in Charlie White's case, now that Judge Rosenberg has stayed his order pending appeal?
As noted in this ILB entry last evening, the AG yesterday filed a Rule 56(A) Request for Emergency Transfer To...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Greenfield: "Former Mayor Brad DeReamer’s city e-mail account was deleted in his final days in office, wiping out public records and probably violating state law."
That is the intriguing headline to the story posted Jan. 7, 2011 by the Greenfield Daily Reporter. According to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - What is next in Charlie White's case, now that Judge Rosenberg has stayed his order pending appeal?
On Wednesday, Jan. 4th, Judge Rosenberg announced his ruling granting "Motions for Stay of Execution of its Judgment of December...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over IBM's request to question Governor Mitch Daniels"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here is the Supreme Court's order, filed today, granting the emergency petition to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "State, Amazon.com, reach sales tax agreement"
From a press release just issued:INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2012) – Governor Mitch Daniels announced today that the state has reached...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over IBM's request to question Governor Mitch Daniels"
Updating this brief entry from earlier today, Bill McCleery now has a story in the IndyStar site. A quote:The Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Duke CEO's testimony before IURC streamed live at 1 PM today
JohnRussell99 John Russell - "Duke Energy CEO James Rogers to take the IURC witness stand at 1 pm today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over IBM's request to question Governor Mitch Daniels"
shellawish Jim Shella - "State Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over IBM's request to question Governor Mitch Daniels re:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Environment - "Is Bear Run coal mine putting Hoosiers at risk?"
A very long and interesting story today by Heather Gillers, on the Sunday Indianapolis Star front page and continuing on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Association of Cities and Towns focus of FWJG inquiry
"Cities’ lobbyist stays below legal scrutiny: Agency not subject to open government or non-profit rules" is the subject of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Armed with impressive resume, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson faces tall order"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 4, 2012, Phil Wieland reports today in the NWI Times in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Deaf inmate claims unequal phone access"
Elizabeth Lundblad has this story in the New Castle Courier Times - some quotes:The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Perry County judge rules meetings did not violate Open Door Law
This is all the ILB knows about this right now, from WITZ NEWS:January 03, 2012 - The City of Jasper...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Judge Rules in Linda Belork Case"
"Ted" reports today from K99.3 WKVI FM in a story that begins:Jasper County Circuit Court Judge John Potter ruled yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Armed with impressive resume, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson faces tall order"
From the Chicago Tribune, this long Jan. 2nd story by Andy Grimm. Some quotes:It falls to Freeman-Wilson to take on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana governor rescinds Statehouse crowd limits"
Story here from Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press. Here is Mary Beth Schneider's story in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Statehouse entry restrictions ....
An attorney writes the ILB with a question I can't the answer:As I read your posts on the security changes,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White can remain in office for now [Updated]
That is what Judge Rosenberg ruled this morning, but I haven't seen the opinion yet. Earlier today, the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "I can't let somebody filter who gets to talk to me, and let those who are paid to represent positions be free to talk to me and other people can't."
Here is the complete quote:Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said he's decided he will not meet with any lobbyist until this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - On Dec. 31st, two protesters arrested at Howard County Courthouse
Here is the long story by Daniel Human of the Kokomo Tribune. Some quotes:Kokomo — A dollar bill taped over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "None of the bills are available yet for the public to read, though. "
That is how this brief story by Niki Kelly, posted this afternoon on the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website, ends....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Statehouse capacity of 3,000 would limit protests"
Updating this entry from earlier today, Twitter contains the news that one of the Statehouse elevators has now been converted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White hearing now set for 10:00 this morning [Updated]
Hearing over, Judge Rosenberg to announce ruling tomorrow on the question of "whether White can stay in office while an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White hearing now set for 10:00 this mornring
From Carrie Ritchie's story this morning in the Indianapolis Star:A judge could decide today how long Indiana Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Statehouse capacity of 3,000 would limit protests" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 30, 2011, here are some stories and some reactions to the administration's announcement:"The chilling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Monday, January 02, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - "Pew: Reviews and Recommendations for State Election Websites 2010"
Thanks to the blog be Specific for this link to the new Pew study, "Being Online Is Still Not Enough,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2012
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Ind. Law - Your law firm or court plans for Superbowl week?
The Indianapolis Star has a column today headed "Super Bowl FAQ: Answers to your most pressing questions." Among the questions:Q....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2012
Ind. Gov't. - Senator Head chosen as Logansport City Attorney
Jason M. Rodriguez, news editor of the Logansport Pharos-Tribune, reported today:Indiana Sen. Randy Head, who had been representing a group...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Statehouse capacity of 3,000 would limit protests"
Alex Campbell's first take on this story in the Indianapolis Star raises many questions. Was there a written news release...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Carmel retirement community protests bond deal for what it calls a competitor"
Long and comprehensive investigative story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Alex Campbell....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Steelmaker, others oppose Indiana Gasification contract"
For background to this story, start with this Nov. 25, 2011 ILB entry. Keith Benman of the NWI Times reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark airport loses eminent domain lawsuit, owes $600,000"
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier journal reported this story yesterday afternoon. Some quotes:The Clark County Regional Airport has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "AG to assert legal authority in bringing Recount Commission appeal"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the AG has now issued this release, that begins:Zoeller: Commission need not meet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ind. AG to challenge order that Daniels testify "
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 17th, and this press release from AG Zoeller headed "AG seeks to intervene in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Voucher savings? Don't count on it"
Updating this ILB entry dated Nov. 14th, quoting a story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, where Niki Kelly wrote...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - First hand experience with new parking meters!
This noon a friend and her daughter picked me up and we drove down to Bazbeaux on Massachusetts for pizza....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's Transparency Portal is one of the best websites in the nation for state government records
So reports Dan Carden today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:Sunshine Review, a nonprofit organization that evaluates government transparency, said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Charter school association sues over FWCS building"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Rebecca S. Green and Patrick Svitek report today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Charter school association sues over FWCS building"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has posted the lengthy press release of the Indiana Public Charter Schools Association. A few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels will not pursue sentencing reform this year
That is the word from Eric Bradner, reporting Sunday in the Evansville Courier & Press:When Gov. Mitch Daniels rolled out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Stalwarts share loyalty to Daniels: Agency chiefs to stay through 2nd term"
Good story today from Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on Daniels administration stalwards. The premise:While some agencies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana businesses are becoming increasingly alarmed that the state's flurry of so-called "social legislation" may be damaging its business-friendly reputation and holding back job growth"
That is the lead (lede) to one of three stories in the Business Section of today's NWI Times, all reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. AG to challenge order that Daniels testify "
Charles Wilson of the AP reported last evening:An Indiana judge on Friday ordered Gov. Mitch Daniels to be deposed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Digging a pension hole: Springfield politics wreaked havoc on retirement code"
From the Chicago Tribune, this story by Jason Grotto and Ray Long about our sister state, Illinois....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gov. Mitch Daniels must be deposed in IBM lawsuit, judge rules."
Niki Kelly tweets: Gov. Mitch Daniels must be deposed in IBM lawsuit, judge rules. Jim Shella tweets: Judge David Dreyer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Governor Daniels names Anita Kolkmeier Samuel general counsel"
Adding to this ILB entry from earlier this morning, outgoing general counsel David Pippen has written the ILB (and perhaps...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor Daniels names Anita Kolkmeier Samuel general counsel"
From a news release:INDIANAPOLIS (December 16, 2011) – Governor Mitch Daniels announced today that Anita Kolkmeier Samuel, assistant general counsel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - David Pippen's last day on Daniel's staff is tomorrow [Updated]
Mary Beth Schneider has tweeted:Gov Daniels top legal counsel David Pippen's last day is tomorrow. He's leaving to join Bose...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Report from the budget committee meeting
The Star's MBS tweets from Budget Committee meeting:Mary Beth Schneider If legislators had the hard chairs and the audience the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Budget Committee rejects independent audit of $320 million tax discovery" [Updated]
IndyStar has just posted this coverage by Mary Beth Schneider of this morning's State Budget Committee meeting and its decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "New Gary, Ind., Mayor Has A Big Job Ahead Of Her"
New Gary mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson was the focus of a 4-minute story today on NPR's Morning Edition, reported by Michael...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Three-part national series on backlogged state agencies
Stateline today begins a three-part series with the overall title of "Backlogged: The growing wait for state services":States across the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Richmond Sanitary District customers scramble after billing mistake: Officials asking for money owed but never charged"
Bill Engle reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a long story that begins:Five hundred Richmond Sanitary District customers will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Communities offer alternatives to revolving door of prison"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is part 3 of the Kokomo Tribune's "three-day series examining the issue of minor felony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "David Lott Hardy, Ex-IURC chairman indicted in Duke ethics scandal"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, John Russell has a lengthy, front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star, putting the indictment in perspective....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "David Lott Hardy, Ex-IURC chairman indicted in Duke ethics scandal"
John Russell reports this morning on the IndyStar website:The former chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has been indicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Push for prison downsizing focuses on low-level offenders"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is part 2 of the Kokomo Tribune's "three-day series examining the issue of minor felony...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "'Found' revenue calls Daniels' austerity into question"
That is the headline to Eric Bradner's column in the Sunday Evansville Courier & Press. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The curious...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Push for prison downsizing focuses on low-level offenders"
That is the headline to this story today in the Kokomo Tribune, written by Scott Smith. From the Editor's Note:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney for secretary of state asks that recount panel's ruling be considered"
Another in the long list of Charlie White stories -- Charles Wilson of the AP reports on yesterday's hearing on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Drug Tests Botched By State Lab To Be Retested"
Updating this ILB entry from July 26, 2011, Tim Evans reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 10, 2011
Friday, December 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Majority of new toxicology board meets in private with law enforcement officials at a motel in Carmel
Updating a long list of ILB entries on the backlogs and errors at the state toxicology lab, including this one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Windfalls and General Fund Revsions
Yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a long editorial headed "Windfall vs. painful cuts" that begins:Is the $320 million uncovered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2011
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Twenty-seven civilian employees to lose IMPD jobs"
Updating yesterday's entry, a brief story in today's Indianapolis Star reports:City-County Council leaders said Wednesday that they will seek money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Twenty-seven civilian employees to lose IMPD jobs"
That was the heading to this Nov. 18th ILB entry, referencing an IndyStar story. This afternoon Fox 59 has this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State finds $320 million it didn't know it had"
Mary Beth Schneider has a good story today in the Indianapolis Star explaining in great detail how the State could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Government-spending info at your fingertips"
The Indiana Gateway for Government Units is the topic of an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana legislator tells Congress to pass online sales tax"
Lesley Weidenbener in a special to the Evansville Courier & Press, reports in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Congress should tackle Internet sales tax issue"
Despite the full-court press in the press, perhaps related to the Simon Property Group lawsuit (see Nov. 4th ILB entry),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "The cost of Indiana education: An examination of 275 Indiana school superintendent contracts"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 22nd, the Evansville Courier & Press today has an editorial headed "Public deserves full...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Gasification plant gets green light, NIPSCO rates could go up"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 22nd, here is John Russell's Nov. 23rd story in the Indianapolis Star, headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "White is a no-show in court"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the Charlie White hearing, two stories today. From Carrie Ritchie's long report in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Missed Deadline May Have Cost State Millions: State Late Applying For Piece Of $303M In Education Money"
A long Nov. 23rd story from WRTV6 reported:INDIANAPOLIS -- State lawmakers are questioning why the State Student Assistance Commission failed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White hearing this morning
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, don't miss this commentary from Masson's Blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White hearing this morning [Updated]
Some clips from a developing story, here from WRTV6:White had been expected to represent himself during the hearing. [before Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gasification plant gets green light, NIPSCO rates could go up"
That headline is from a brief story posted on the NWI Times website by reporter Keith Benman:State regulators Tuesday approved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "AG Zoeller concludes it is unconstitutional for a school corporation to require fees for school bus transportation even if the school system outsources bus service to another entity"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 10th, the Indy Star is reporting:The Franklin Township board voted 3-2 Monday night to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "The cost of Indiana education: An examination of 275 Indiana school superintendent contracts"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 20th on the three-part series by Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Law - Still more on: Municipal bankruptcy: How's that working out for you?
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 20th, John Gramlich today authors a long and useful Stateline Explainer examining "what it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Law - More on: Municipal bankruptcy: How's that working out for you?
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 12th, which quoted a NYT story on the difficulties surrounding municipal bankruptcy, Dan Carden...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The cost of Indiana education: An examination of 275 Indiana school superintendent contracts"
Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on "a Courier & Press examination of 275 superintendent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "County kills vote to trim judges’ pay: Council also rescinds decision to alter police retirement fund"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4, 2011, Vivian Sade of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Twenty-seven civilian employees to lose IMPD jobs"
The story, reported by William J. Booher and Chris Sikich in today's Indianapolis Star, caught my eye in light of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislators reject plan to 'simplify' state laws"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times has the story today:INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers have turned down a plan intended to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Legislators to be off Thurs. and Fri. before Superbowl Sunday, but not state employees
See the story by Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Ind. State Bar Ass'n. sponsoring "Law School for Legislators"
This sounds fascinating! For legislators and staff only. This should be especially helpful for non-lawyer legislators. CLEs available for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana pensions: A state secret"
Troy Kehoe of WISH-TV aired a very long investigative report last evening on the legal roadblocks to obtaining state pension...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Legislative panel reviewing possible state purchase of iPads for Indiana lawmakers"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 9th, Rick Callahan of the AP reports in a story headed "Indiana legislative panel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Bike lanes continue to confuse drivers, riders"
Updating this entry from Nov. 14th, WTHR 13 had another story last evening, this one about the perils of Illinois...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Voucher savings? Don't count on it"
In this story published Nov. 9th in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Niki Kelly wrote that:Hoosier students are playing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Drivers unhappy over new Broad Ripple bike lanes"
Five lanes down to three from Broad Ripple to Keystone reports WTHR 13. Watch the video, read the story and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "As a result of a flap over one district's decision to do away with free busing, the consequences of state officials' efforts to force school corporations into new spending habits are on full display"
That is the first sentence of this story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Eric Bradner. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "James Rogers, Duke's chairman and chief executive, met privately with Gov. Mitch Daniels: Executive tried to keep power plant on track, documents reveal"
Another in a long series of Indianapolis Star stories on the controversy surrounding Duke's Edwardsport plant and the company's relationship...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Ind. Courts - Still more on "When did rape stop being rape?"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which quoted a South Bend Tribune story headed "South Bend schools finalist left last job in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Efforts in Sentencing and Corrections Reform"
Thanks to an entry in Sentencing Law Blog, here is a 26-page, Oct. 27, 2011 Issue Brief from the National...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Interim lottery director moving on, sort of"
Niki Kelly has a new post at the FWJG Political Notebook blog that begins:Gov. Mitch Daniels might not have a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "AG Zoeller concludes it is unconstitutional for a school corporation to require fees for school bus transportation even if the school system outsources bus service to another entity"
Following on this Nov. 4th ILB entry headed "Mom sues Franklin Township schools over bus fees: Mom's suit says charge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Is that really the message that members of the Indiana General Assembly want to send to voters, especially in a state with one of the lowest voter participation rates in the nation?"
The law passed last year that leaves unopposed candidates off the ballot in municipal elections (see list of earlier ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on the new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14, and adding to this long list of ILB entries on the topic, Maureen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Monday, November 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. FSSA never completed the process to apply for the federal Medicaid expansion program that would have provided free birth control to low-income mothers who had recently given birth
That even though the General Assembly passed a law six years ago to authorize it. Heather Gillers had the investigative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2011
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - NE Indiana counties enter debate over wind energy
Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today takes a long look at regulation of wind turbines. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - “Traditionally everything is paid by the employer so there is no incentive to shop for prices or be preventive or consider not going to ER if you don’t have to.”
That is a quote from a long story today on the State of Indiana's move to high deductible health insurance,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011
Friday, November 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Allen County to revisit vote on salaries: Last-minute cuts stun many, ignite thorny legal issue" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 21, 2011, where the ILB pointed out that a similar effort to cut a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Outdoor burning has neighbors at odds, city laws in question"
Here is an interesting story from WISH TV's Debbie Knox that aired Tuesday. Some quotes:An Indianapolis woman is taking on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "New Indianapolis bike lanes causing confusion"
Richard Essex of WTHRTV13 had this report last evening. The comments are also worth reading. Those of us who drive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Homeowners with cemeteries in yards keep history alive"
Long, really interesting feature story about pioneer cemeteries, by Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star. Plus a nice slide show...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "All about election polls"
The blog Stats Chat, from New Zealand, has an entry today on how to assess the worth of an election...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State archives still waiting for new roof"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 4, 2009, which quoted a 2009 Indy Star story headed "Archives are at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indy Council's map contract leaves out public"
A well worth-reading in full opinion piece today in the Indianapolis Star, by Julia Vaughn and Erin Kelley. Vaughn is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Too many secrets with Duke"
Following up on its Oct. 20th story, "Many documents on Duke's Edwardsport plant remain hidden from public," the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Steve Johnson, Retired prosecutors’ advocate, drafted back into service on sentencing reform
Maureen Hayden of CNHI has the story, here in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes from the lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Unfortunate story at Indy 6News
Headed "Ethics Scandal Zaps Former Duke Energy Attorney:Scott Storms Stripped Of Law License, Fined," the story from last evening concludes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Legislative Subcommittee on Barnes v. State to meet Thursday
Updating this entry from Oct 19th, here is a story by Ken Kusmer of the AP on yesterday's meeting. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Move is afoot to collect sales tax from Amazon"
The ILB has received this from the Governor's press office:MEDIA ADVISORY: Letter about online sales tax collection OMB Director Chris...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County declines White's special prosecutor request on Bayhs"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 13th, headed "Still more on: Charlie White, private citizen, files criminal complaint with prosecutor,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Duke Energy, the Edwardsport plant, and the IURC scandal back in news today
"Ethics scandal costs Duke Energy in two rulings" is the headline to this lengthy story by Chris O'Malley in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The Moneyball of Campaign Advertising"
A two-part discussion by John Sides at Nate Silver's Political Calculus blog in the NY Times. Part 1, dated Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Legislative Subcommittee on Barnes v. State to meet Thursday
From the news release issed by State Sen. Brent Steele (R-Bedford), Chair:WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. WHERE: Senate Chamber,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Move is afoot to collect sales tax from Amazon"
"Lawmakers Want New Amazon Deal To Collect Sales Tax" is the heading to a story that ran last evening on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Butch Morgan, St. Joe Democratic chairman, resigns his position"
Kevin Allen reports today in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- St. Joseph County Democratic Party Chairman Butch Morgan has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "IBM quotes Gov. Daniels' book in lawsuit against Indiana"
Carrie Ritchie reports this afternoon on the Indianapolis Star site:IBM is using Mitch Daniels' new book as ammunition in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th, which began: "The ILB has received some reader reaction to Article 39 ...",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Costly microfilm requirement leaves clerk's office 'drowning in paper'"
Dorothy Schneider has the report today in the Lafayette Journal Courier. Some quotes:"We're just drowning in paper," County Clerk Christa...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. gambling exclusion list has 4,200 members"
An AP story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:ANDERSON — Nearly 4,200 people have asked the Indiana Gaming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Hoosier Lottery director resigns"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th, the Oct. 15th Indianapolis Star has an expanded story on the resignation....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing with "2008 Clinton, Obama Indiana primary petitions tainted by forged signatures"
The South Bend Tribune has created a "special reports" page to provide access to all its stories on the 2008...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Hoosier Lottery director resigns"
Jon Murray has just posted the announcement on the IndyStar site. From the news release issued by the Gov.'s office:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
The ILB has received some reader reaction to "Article 39," posted here earlier this afternoon, relating to the Court's direction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The new expungement (restricted access) law ...
Yesterday and again this morning the ILB posted about the meeting of a legislative interim committee looking at the expungement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "2008 Clinton, Obama Indiana primary petitions tainted by forged signatures"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12, Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune continues the story in this report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Linda Belork’s Lawsuit Moved to Jasper County"
K99.3 WKVI FM reported yesterday in a brief story:A change of venue has been granted by Starke Circuit Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on yesterday's meeting of the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee meeting
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has good coverage of the meeting....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Committee meeting today [Updated]
Agenda items include:(1) Discussion of expungement draft. (2) Report from research group concerning data presented to the Criminal Code Evaluation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Update on proposed sentencing revisions
The Indiana Economic Digest on Oct. 12 reprinted a story from the Wabash Plain Dealer on the status of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "2008 Clinton, Obama Indiana primary petitions tainted by forged signatures"
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune continues the story in this report today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White, private citizen, files criminal complaint with prosecutor
Supplementing yesterday's ILB entry, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported late this morning in a story headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The steady stream of retirement announcements from the Indiana General Assembly highlights the importance of next year’s legislative contests"
Well worth reading editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White, private citizen, files criminal complaint with prosecutor
6News Indy has the story. They also have a copy of the complaint White filed with the Marion County Prosecutor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark council approves budget with special tax increase"
Updating earlier stories, including this one from Oct. 3rd, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier-Journal reports today:The Clark County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Brief filed appealing Recount Commission decision in SOS Charlie White case
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th, Marion Circuit Court Judge Louis Rosenberg has now set oral argument on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The state lottery is a "a separate body politic and corporate from state government," except when it isn't ...
Today the Indianapolis Star had this editorial, headed "Lottery splurges, we lose." News stories last week reported on "the move...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Electoral Regulations at Stake in 13 Secretary of State Races"
That is the headline of this long survey article today in Governing. Some quotes:Many secretaries of state have portfolios that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Poker Inc. To Uncle Sam: Shut Up And Deal"
The ILB has had a number of entries on online poker, the most recent being this one from Aug. 14th,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Move is afoot to collect sales tax from Amazon"
Here is a list of earlier ILB entries on Amazon.com and sales tax collection issues. On Oct. 8, the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "2008 Clinton, Obama Indiana primary petitions tainted by forged signatures"
A long story today in the South Bend Tribune, by reporters Erin Blasko and Kevin Allen, plus Ryan Nees of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "AG files suit in three counties after audits found money was misappropriated"
Two stories from Oct. 4th:"Ex-Court Clerk Needs To Repay $49K: Attorney General Files Suit Against Former Martinsville Official", a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011
Friday, October 07, 2011
Environment - "The Muncie Parks Department's efforts to save money by burning tree waste backfired on Tuesday"
So reports Seth Slabaugh in the Muncie Star-Press earlier this week. More from the long story:Smoke from the fire along...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Ind. Court - Asphalt plant lawsuit and statute of limitations issue
Interesting story yesterday by David A. Mann of the Jeffersonville News and Tribune. Some quotes:JEFFERSONVILLE — Motions for summary judgment,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Big election law bill vs. all inclusive "budget" bills
Andrea Neal, adjunct scholar with the Indiana Policy Review Foundation, has a column this week on the confusion over the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Preservation advocates push Indiana tax cut's expansion"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, now of the Franklin College Statehouse Bureau, has a long story today picked up by the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Monday, October 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indictment puts Philpot's future in jeopardy"
Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported Oct. 2 in a story - some quotes:CROWN POINT | Lake County Coroner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Amazon, the retail Goliath retreats (in California)"
A long editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the internet sales tax collection issue. It begins:With economic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "With mandate money, county expects to stay solvent"
From the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, Braden Lammers reported Sept. 30th:At Thursday’s Clark County Commissioners meeting, Attorney Greg Fifer said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2011
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A retirement policy that’s past its prime"
Recalling this ILB entry from Oct. 29, 2009, headed "Flagrant Age Discrimination at IU-Indy School of Law?" the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 02, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ordinance on predatory towing passed: Fees capped, other limits placed on companies after complaints of excesses"
This July 19, 2011 ILB entry reported that the Indy City-County Council has passed an ordinance on predatory towing. You...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne City Council heading paperless with iPad
Benjamin Lanka has the report in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Clerk Sandy Kennedy on Wednesday announced her office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "All Lake County candidates will get a piece of Nov. 8 ballot"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 21, headed "In Tippecanoe County, unopposed to remain off ballots for now," and this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Sellersburg looking into tech insurance"
Here is an interesting item by Braden Lammers of the New Albany News & Tribune:SELLERSBURG — The town of Sellersburg...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Fired prisons chief Ed Buss still talks; Gov. Rick Scott not happy "
Did you follow with interest the ILB entries from Aug. 24th and Aug. 26th on former Indiana Corrections head Ed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Brief filed appealing Recount Commission decision in SOS Charlie White case
Attached is a copy of the brief filed Sept. 23rd in Marion Circuit Court in the appeal of the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Logansport denies it owes money to former firefighters
From the Sept. 25th Pharos-Tribune, this story by Lindsey Ziliak that begins:The city of Logansport denies it owes any money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2011
Law - A solution without a problem?
A challenge to Indiana's voter ID law was rejected by the SCOTUS, but as more states move to adopt similar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Names on the ballot, and the "may" issue
The Lafayette Journal-Courier reported this weekend:Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski filed a lawsuit Friday morning in an attempt to force the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 25, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "GOP leaders say fix coming for ballot law"
So reports Niki Kelly today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:The good news for vexed election officials around...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: In Tippecanoe County, "Unopposed to remain off ballots for now"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, apparently yesterday's action by the Tippecanoe County Election Board did not dim the furor....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ind Gov't. - "Lawmakers to consider Indiana's scooter law"
That is the headline to this long WTHR story reported by Sandra Chapman. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana is tackling dangerous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: FSSA to pay Barnes & Thornburg over $8 million thru June 2012
Ken Kusmer's initial AP story, quoted in this ILB entry yesterday, has been expanded. Here is the longer version. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "If your mother says you 'may not' have a piece of candy what did that mean to you?"
Re the "Unopposed to remain off ballots" issue (see most recent ILB entry here), the ILB has received a copy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - In Tippecanoe County, "Unopposed to remain off ballots for now"
So reports Amanda Hamon in this story in the Lafayette Journal-Courier that begins:Despite opposition from local political leaders, county officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA to pay Barnes & Thornburg over $8 million thru June 2012
Here is Ken Kusmer's initial AP story. Some quotes:Indiana's costs for a legal battle over a canceled welfare outsourcing contract...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "In 2010, Indiana ranked 48th in voter turnout"
Following up on this ILB entry from Sept. 15th, here is an 11:30 minute story from the Sept. 17th NPR...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In 2010, Indiana ranked 48th in voter turnout"
"We're involved, except at ballot box" is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star about the results...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Life is sunnyside up for Indianapolis chicken owners"
The ILB's most recent "urban chickens" entry was here, on August 14th. Today Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Feds say Indiana's error rate for unemployment benefits worst in nation"
So reports Jon Murray of the IndyStar in this just-posted story that begins:WASHINGTON – Indiana makes more errors than any...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "More details of state’s audit of Starke County treasurer released"
The ILB has five earlier entries on the summary removal from office of the Starke County Treasurer. Terry Turner reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Courts - Even more on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12, this from an editorial today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Looks as if Greater...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "New liability law, DNR program combine to help landowners experiencing deer damage"
Some quotes from a Sept. 13 release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife:A new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Complaint Filed Against City of Jasper"
From WITZ AM/FM:September 12, 2011 - A complaint has been filed against the City of Jasper again in as many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Monday's arrests came as the result of a grand jury inquiry in Union Circuit Court on Thursday and Friday. No other county officials were charged."
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 8th headed "Grand jury inquiry begins today into case of Union County employees," today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on current Secretary of State Charlie White [Updated]
As readers may recall, acting as his own lawyer, Mr. White filed a motion to transfer the appeal of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark drainage board to revisit ordinance"
Braden Lammers reported yesterday in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:The Clark County Drainage Board may amend a policy concerning drainage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney General Greg Zoeller is arguably Indiana’s second most-powerful elected figure"
That is the caption to a photo of the AG that accompanies this long, balanced story today in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part I
Nearly 50 years ago, on Halloween night, October 31, 1963, a massive explosion rocked the State Fair Fair Coliseum in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Farmers don't want to pay for drainage
Dorothy Schneider reports in the Lafayette Journal Courier:As Tippecanoe County officials move forward with plans to improve drainage along an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Budget Cuts Lead to University Tuition Increases"
For more, see this post at Doug Masson's Blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Legislative panel reviewing possible state purchase of iPads for Indiana lawmakers"
Updating its earlier story in the legislative interest in iPads, the NWI Times has this editorial today headed: "Lawmakers could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Grand jury inquiry begins today into case of Union County employees"
Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item:LIBERTY, Ind. -- A grand jury will hear evidence beginning today on allegations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 08, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "IBM: If Daniels can go on book tour, he can testify in lawsuit over Ind. welfare privatization"
So reports Ken Kusmer of the AP in a brief, already widely syndicated story this afternoon - some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series providing hard-to-find background information on the 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Clarksville officials look at options to avoid public meeting
Interesting item in the Sept. 2nd News & Tribune, reported by David Mann. From near the end of the story,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
Environment - More on "Peppermint farmers from LaPorte, Starke and Pulaski counties just want to be left alone to grow mint and distill its oil"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 1, the ILB has looked a little further into the issue. Last year the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The Indiana Department of Child Services is under fire for returning more than $100 million to the state, a savings that some argue has come at the expense of Hoosier children."
That is the lede to this story Sept. 2nd by Indy 6News....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana’s gambling enforcers stay busy: Special unit hunts bookies, animal fights, charity abuse"
That was the headline to this story yesterday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Niki Kelly. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2011
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Pastime case delayed pending New Albany appeal of preservation case"
A brief story by Daniel Suddeath in the Sept. 1 New Albany News & Tribune:The New Albany Historic Preservation Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Sept. 2nd, here are a number of stories: An editorial from the Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Goldsmith quit NYC post after being busted for domestic violence
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a front-page story this morning headed "Wife speaks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative panel reviewing possible state purchase of iPads for Indiana lawmakers"
That is the headline of this story today reported by Dan Carden of the NWI Times. Also today, from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Significant changes were made to zoning laws by 2011 General Assembly
A reader sent the ILB this note the other day:Little noticed in the press (unnoticed might be a better description)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Jim Bopp Quits the Charlie White Case"
The ILB posed some questions at the end of this entry yesterday. This morning Secretary of state’s office spokesman A.J....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Goldsmith quit NYC post after being busted for domestic violence [Updated]
See the exclusive story in the NY Post, here. Mary Beth Schneider tweets:Holy moly. Goldsmith quit NYC job because of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "AFL-CIO sues state over state law banning collective bargaining"
Lesley Weidenbener reports this afternoon for The Franklin Online:INDIANAPOLIS – A public employees union filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Jim Bopp Quits the Charlie White Case"
Updating this brief item from yesterday, here is a slightly longer AP story [link fixed]. Some quotes:Embattled Indiana Secretary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Clark County's property-tax lawsuit to be heard Oct. 28"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Indiana Tax Court has scheduled a hearing on Oct....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Jim Bopp Quits the Charlie White Case"
So reports Jim Shella, of WISH TV....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Two well-worth-reading education stories
Tom Coyne of the AP had a long story Sunday headed "Ind. vouchers prompt thousands to change schools." It begins:SOUTH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A bonding proposal to pay off the state’s unemployment debt to the federal government could save Hoosier businesses hundreds of millions of dollars – if it’s legal."
That is the lede of this Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story reported by Niki Kelly. The story reports that:[T]he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Farmland values up, set to go higher, experts say"
Updating this ILB entry from June 12, 2011, Justin Mack of the Lafayette Journal Courier reported August 21st:A recent Purdue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Buss out as Florida Corrections Head
Updating this ILB entry from Wed., August 24th, here is some reaction from Florida, via an editorial in the St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper under review following accusations he staked out the home of a sheriff's deputy"
Updating last evening's ILB entry, Diana Penner's story in this morning's Indianapolis Star begins:The Johnson County sheriff has asked the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Steve Johnson will be retiring from IPAC July 1
Updating this ILB entry from June 13th, the ILB has learned (and is the first to report) that David Powell,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper under review following accusations he staked out the home of a sheriff's deputy"
That is the headline to a story this evening reported by Myrt Price of 6News. [More] Here is much more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Breaking News: Buss out as Florida Corrections Head
From a just-issued press release by Florida Governor Rick Scott:Tallahassee, Fla – Governor Rick Scott announced today that he has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ind. Gov.t. - More on "Speaker Bosma Calls on Hinkle to Resign"
Updating this brief entry from earlier today, here is a comprehensive story from John Krull, reporting for TheFranklinOnline. It begins:Almost...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ind. Gov.t. - "Speaker Bosma Calls on Hinkle to Resign"
Jim Shella of WISH TV has a copy of Bosma's statement....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A new law that we did not seek and do not need "
Updating this ILB entry from August 18th, the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel this morning has this editorial. Some quotes:Members of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers face critical state infrastructure needs"
From a story today in the NWI Times reported by Dan Carden:State Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, sees a bleak path...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Fountain Square businesses hurt by Cultural Trail construction"
I'm happy to see this story today in the Indianapolis Star, written by Chris Sikich. I go down to Fountain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Two notable stories on local government bidding today
"Second round of bids saves Monroe County big money on courthouse project" is the heading to this story ($$$) reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Starke County Treasurer Restraining Order Hearing Rescheduled
Updating earlier ILB entries, the most recent from August 17th, K99.3 WKVI FM reported yesterday:A hearing was to have been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State prison data used to drive reform legislation under review"
Maureen Hayden, CNHI Statehouse Bureau, reported in the August 17th Herald Bulletin:Indiana prosecutors who opposed a failed criminal sentencing reform...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. self-policing raises questions on fair probe" [Updated]
Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this afternoon, here as published via the Atlanta Journal Constitution website,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "New ballot has no place for one-person race"
Interesting story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Dorothy Schneider. Some quotes from the long story:Voters who turn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"
Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on "Starke County commissioners remove treasurer from office"
Having read and posted links to a number of stories now on the Starke County treasurer issue, I'd venture to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake cop(s) sues to unfreeze property tax levy"
Yesterday there was this story: "Clark County Sheriff Danny Rodden has filed a lawsuit asking the courts to require Clark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Clark County sheriff files "mandate" suit against county for funding
Ben Zion Hershberg has the story in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes from the long story:Clark County Sheriff Danny...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Raising chickens legal in Chicago, and people are crowing about it " [Updated]
A new addition today, from a neighboring state, to the ILB's list of Indiana "chicken underground" entries -- Kara Spak...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Starved State Budgets Inspire New Look at Web Gambling"
That is the headline to this NY Times story by Matt Richtel. Some quotes from the long story:By year’s end...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Another voice on: "State Sen. Tom Wyss wants Indiana’s attorney general to issue an opinion on the legality of the bill before Fort Wayne City Council that would ban city contractors from making political donations to city politicians."
Updating a series of ILB entries, ending with this one August 6th headed "Campaign gift limits violate state law, AG...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Environment - More on "Purdue poised to cancel coal-fired power plant"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 4, 2011, the Sunday Lafayette Courier & Press has a lengthy feature by Eric...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "City parks simply no place for your firearms"
That is the heading to a letter today in the South Bend Tribune, written by Robert Goodrich and Dr. Thomas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Starke County commissioners remove treasurer from office"
Updating yesterday's ILB entries (the most recent being here), here are some additional stories on the Starke County treasurer situation....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - COA stays trial court remedy for electioneering [Updated]
Some days the ILB doesn't know all that is going on until she reads about it in a blog located...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Starke County commissioners remove treasurer from office"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, an AP story is now reporting:KNOX, Ind. — The State Board of Accounts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Emails show IURC official lobbied Duke on personnel decision"
John Russell continued the IndyStar series on Duke Energy and the IURC yesterday with another front-page story. The long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State Rep. Phil Hinkle, a Republican, caught in tryst with male escort"
House Speaker Brian Bosma has released this statement:STATEHOUSE— Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) released the following statement in response to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Starke County commissioners remove treasurer from office"
Read the Gary Post-Tribune story by Terry Turner here. Some quotes:KNOX — The Starke County Board of Commissioners, concerned about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Rep. Phil Hinkle, a Republican, caught in tryst with male escort "
IndyStar reporter Carrie Ritchie just tweeted the above; it should have been the headline to today's long, front-page bombshell of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Tax setup creates school disparity: Poor districts need higher rates to get by"
Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a major story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana casinos struggling after years of growth"
Grace Schneider's lengthy story today in the Louisville Courier Journal begins:Indiana's nearly $3 billion a year gaming industry is caught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't - More on "Goldsmith Quits as NYC Deputy Mayor After 14 Months"
Long, interesting, and perhaps definitive story in Friday's NY Times, headed "Bloomberg Deputy Hired With Much Fanfare Steps Down," reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 06, 2011
Ind. Gov. - State settles 1998 "federal lawsuit accusing the DNR of violating the federal Clean Water Act, with the state paying $8.5 million, in part, to clean up a mess"
Rebecca S. Green has the story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:More than a dozen years after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Campaign gift limits violate state law, AG opinion says" [Updated]
Updating three earlier ILB entries, all headed "State Sen. Tom Wyss wants Indiana’s attorney general to issue an opinion on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 06, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Stll more on: "Sales-tax issues make Indiana attractive to Amazon, but at what cost?"
Adding to the coverage of this issue, the WSJ on Aug. 3rd had this story, headed "Amazon Battles States Over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 05, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't - "Goldsmith Quits as NYC Deputy Mayor After 14 Months"
So Javier C. Hernandez reports in the NY Times City Room blog. A quote:Mr. Goldsmith entered office last year with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 04, 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Charlie White hires ex-prosecutor Brizzi" [Updated]
That would be Secretary of State Charlie White. See the brief story here from WISH-TV. The Indianapolis Star reports:Former Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gamblers lose jackpots to pay child support debts"
Nice to see reporter Lesley Weidenbener back, now writing for The Franklin Online. Her long story today begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Casinos...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Sales-tax issues make Indiana attractive to Amazon, but at what cost?"
Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, the Sunday Louisville Courier Journal had a lengthy story by Chris Otts, headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Grant saves historic Ind. newspapers
The AP is reporting:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana newspapers that captured key moments in history will be digitally preserved through a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke ignored water issue at Indiana plant, consultant says"
Big story today from Chris O'Malley of the IBJ that begins:Regulatory filings alleging Duke Energy Corp. grossly mismanaged construction of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Marijuana law changes could be boon for Indiana"
Dan Carden reports on today's legislative hearing on changing the state's marijuana laws. Some quotes from the NWI Times story:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Drug Tests Botched By State Lab To Be Retested" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from July 20th, that is the headline to this story WRTV 6 is reporting this evening....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "An Example of Marion County Forfeiture Abuse"
See this just-posted item from Ogden on Politics....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Voucher students and the IHSAA"
From an editorial today in the South Bend Tribune:The Indiana High School Athletic Association says it will follow its present...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - So who are your current legislators?
Updating earlier ILB entries on the new legislative districts (see most recent ILB entry here), this story, posted at ValpoLife.com,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Two Sunday stories on Indiana welfare system
Eric Bradner had two "where are we now" stories in the Sunday Evansville Courier & Press: This story, "Ind. FSSA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "BMV fights document deception Eyes rules to stem flow of false titles, registrations"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this long story Sunday that reports:As fast as the state’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Sales-tax issues make Indiana attractive to Amazon, but at what cost?"
Updating this ILB entry from July 14, 2011, Dana Hunsinger Benbow has a long story in the business section of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana House, Senate differ on timing of new legislative districts"
Updating this ILB entry from July 20th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the subject. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "How many governors are using social media?"
Find out here from Stateline, via a comprehensive chart....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Golf carts on public streets a success story in Gibson County
Updating this ILB entry from July 21st, here is another story, this one from Eagle County 99.3FM, is headed "Lawrenceburg...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 23, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Golf carts on public streets a success story in Gibson County
ILB readers may recall that the ILB has had many posts on the topic of allowing golf carts on local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "State Sen. Tom Wyss wants Indiana’s attorney general to issue an opinion on the legality of the bill before Fort Wayne City Council that would ban city contractors from making political donations to city politicians."
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, an editorial today in the FWJG begins:Advocates for an ordinance to ban city contractors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Advisory panel halts audit of state toxicology lab"
Updating its front-page story from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star today has this editorial that begins:An audit of the state lab...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Porter County RDA fight is over"
According to this story from Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times, the Supreme Court has denied transfer in County Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana House, Senate differ on timing of new legislative districts"
Fascinating story, dated July 15th in this Indiana Economic Digest posting, from CNHI's statehouse bureau chief Maureen Hayden. Some quotes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "State Sen. Tom Wyss wants Indiana’s attorney general to issue an opinion on the legality of the bill before Fort Wayne City Council that would ban city contractors from making political donations to city politicians."
Following up on his story yesterday (ILB entry here), Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Advisory panel halts audit of state toxicology lab"
Mark Alesia and Tim Evans report on the Indianapolis Star front-page this morning in a lengthy story that begins:A half-finished...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Decisions - State will not appeal preliminary injunction in immigration law challenge
Updating this ILB entry from June 25th, headed "In rapid succession, federal judges slam the brakes on major elements of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Sen. Tom Wyss wants Indiana’s attorney general to issue an opinion on the legality of the bill before Fort Wayne City Council that would ban city contractors from making political donations to city politicians."
That is the lede to this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by Benjamin Lanka. More:In a letter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Commission looks to overhaul state theft laws: Indiana is the only state which doesn’t have monetary threshold in criminal code"
Updating this ILB entry from July 17, 2011, which ended by pointing to a philosophical debate evident from the remarks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ordinance on predatory towing passed: Fees capped, other limits placed on companies after complaints of excesses"
Updating this May 18th ILB entry, Chris Sikich reports this morning in the Indianapolis Star:The City-County Council on Monday approved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Study committees tackling two issues state must resolve"
From an editorial today in the Madison Courier:Indiana General Assembly summer study committees are reviewing two issues the state needs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "When citizens rail against the evils of big government, the work of prosecutors should be thrown into the mix."
That is a quote from an op-ed in today's Sunday Indianapolis Star, written by IU-Indy Law Prof Joel Schumm, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Curry raises questions by dropping OmniSource charges"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, which linked to Cory Schouten's story in the IBJ headed "Attorneys to get big...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Legal challenges can cost taxpayers: Suits involving Medicaid, immigration have been filed"
Referencing this story from earlier today, a reader commented:This afternoon I noticed the article concerning some pending lawsuits possibly affecting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "In a stunning reversal, the state's utility consumer agency now says Duke Energy Corp. -- and not its ratepayers -- should shoulder more of $530 million in cost overruns at its coal-gasification plant in Edwardsport"
This morning's Indianapolis Star has an expanded version of John Russell's story, first seen online yesterday afternoon, on the latest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Curry raises questions by dropping OmniSource charges"
Updating this ILB entry from July 14th, Cory Schouten of the IBJ has just posted a "Wow!" story, headed "Attorneys...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Legal challenges can cost taxpayers: Suits involving Medicaid, immigration have been filed"; ILB comments
Sarah Seward of the Franklin College Statehouse Bureau writes in the Clark County News & Tribune:INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana taxpayers could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White to seek delay in criminal trial
Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar has the story here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "In a stunning reversal, the state's utility consumer agency now says Duke Energy Corp. -- and not its ratepayers -- should shoulder more of $530 million in cost overruns at its coal-gasification plant in Edwardsport"
Updating this ILB entry from July 9th, which included a copy of the July 1 filing of Barbara A. Smith...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Huntertown did not violate open-meetings law, state says"
The FWJG has now posted online a copy of the June 12, 2011 PAC opinion referenced in this morning's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Huntertown did not violate open-meetings law, state says"
That is the heading to this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that is confusing to me. Apparently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: What happens when a state government shuts down
Updating this ILB entry from July 11, following the impact of the Minnesota government shutdown, Slate's Will Oremus writes today,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Curry raises questions by dropping OmniSource charges"
The IndyStar's Carrie Ritchie has the long front-page story today, that begins:When Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry won the election...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ind. Law - Expired FSSA provisions now added back to online Indiana Code
For background, start with this ILB entry from July 10th, headed "More on: General Assembly mistakenly repeals FSSA, effective June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The irony is that while many sunset provisions were unnecessary, a thorough review of the FSSA would have truly been in order this year – exactly as the original proponents of sunset legislation envisioned"
A FWJG editorial today makes the point that a Sunset review of the FSSA this year would have been a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: What happens when a state government shuts down
Updating our entry from last Thursday, two more interesting reports today on the impact of a state budget shutdown: "Cautionary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana legislators will try different approach to restructuring criminal sentences"
Eric Bradner has a long story this morning in the Evansville Courier & Press on how two state senators are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What happens when a legislator want to introduce a questionable, or blatantly unconstitutional, law?
When I worked at the Statehouse many years ago, in jobs such as head of the public law division of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: General Assembly mistakenly repeals FSSA, effective June 30, 2011
Updating this morning's ILB entry, what exactly happened? Language from the 2009 budget bill, p. 367, SECTIONS 294 to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In a stunning reversal, the state's utility consumer agency now says Duke Energy Corp. -- and not its ratepayers -- should shoulder more of $530 million in cost overruns at its coal-gasification plant in Edwardsport" [Updated]
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on Duke Energy, Alex Campbell and Heather Gillers report today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - General Assembly mistakenly repeals FSSA, effective June 30, 2011
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has the great story today. (ILB: The Governor reportedly revived the agency...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What happens when a state government shuts down
We've had budget impasses in Indiana, along with speculation about what would happen if the impasse wasn't resolved and government...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 07, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Senator Slams Judge's Immigration Law Ruling"
Evidently Sen. Delph is not yet done speaking out on Judge Barker's immigration ruling. 6News' Joanna Masse has the story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 04, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Reexamination of charitable property tax exemptions involving Imagine Schools Inc. may disclose that Indiana education dollars are flowing out of state
Updating this ILB entry from April 19, 2011, Vivian Sade has a long story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Recount Commission opinion [Updated]
The Indiana Recount Commission has now posted online today's "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Final Order" in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - National study shows 5% account for almost 50% of medical costs
Here is the story from Michael Winter, USA TODAY:A new survey on health care finds that a small percentage of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "White found eligible to hold Indiana Secretary of State office " [Updated]
Here is Eric Bradner's just-posted Evansville Courier & Press story. [Updated] Here is the final version of the story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Recount Commission votes 3-0 in favor of White - even the Democrat finding he was eligible to run for the office and properly registered to vote.
So tweets Niki Kelly of the FWJG. 9:51 am Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar tweets: Democratic Recount Commission member Buddy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana voucher program lags weeks before debut "
From an AP report yesterday in the Gary- Post-Tribune, a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Weeks before its scheduled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White hearing at 9 am
No live video. But if we are lucky, tweets from reporters:nkellyatJG Niki Kelly Will the Indiana Recount Commission take Charlie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Sen. Delph Criticizes Judges in Facebook and Twitter entries
Jim Shella of WISHTV News has the story. Quotes:The state Senator who authored Indiana’s immigration reform law has criticism for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law in Charlie White case
Updating this morning's ILB entry, here is a copy of the proposed "Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law" filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law in Charlie White case
The ILB has received a copy of the proposed "Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law" filed Friday, July 24th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Law - "The fact that the judge was able to find grave problems with the legislation raises questions about how much consideration -- and how much input from doctors -- went into drafting those two measures in the first place" [Updated]
Re the PPIN opinion issued Friday, Heather Gillers has another story today (see Sat. story here) in the Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels’ Signature Privatization Moves Falling Apart"
Fascinating post this morning from Doug Masson of Masson's Blog. [More] See also this related entry from June 23, 2011....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ind Gov't. - "Elkhart County sheriff looks to implement anti-adultery policy"
So reports Emily Monacelli today in this story in the Elkhart Truth. It begins:ELKHART -- Elkhart County's sheriff wants to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Report: Indiana Toll Road operator may default"
Keith Benman had this story yesterday in the NWI Times....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Budget legislation codifies collective bargaining ban"
Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, Sandra Chapman of WTHR Ch. 13 reported June 24th in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White decision now will be announced next Tuesday
Updating yesterday evening's post, Carrie Ritchie has a somewhat longer story in today's Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "In rapid succession, federal judges slam the brakes on major elements of Indiana's strict immigration and abortion laws"
If you don't read the paper version of the Indianapolis Star, you need to click here to see today's front-page....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White decision now will be announced next Tuesday
Carrie Ritchie has the story here on the IndyStar site. It begins:The Indiana Recount Commission will determine Secretary of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Winfield town council case should prompt new state law;" Charlie White hearing
So writes the NWI Times in an editorial today:The Winfield Town Council appears poised to boot Michael DeNormandie from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Not allowed to ban guns, library sets down limits"
Faced with the fact that SEA 292 goes into effect next Friday, July 1st, what is a library to do?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Two interesting state finance stories today [Updated]
The first is from Stateline and does not use Indiana to illustrate any of the gimmicks detailed in "Budget gimmicks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Stories today on yesterday's Charlie White hearing
"White grilled on dual residences: At stake, job as secretary of state; felony case looms," from Niki Kelly of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "“Who will watch local, state and national governments? Who will tell us the things we truly need to know if we are to be informed citizens?"
That is the closing of Sheila Kennedy's post today headed "Will the Last Reporter Please Turn Out the Lights?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - This is very bad news!
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's excellent reporting has been quoted often by the ILB, most recently yesterday, re the immigration hearing in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor Daniels announces transition panel for the Department of Toxicology"
In a lengthy press release just issued, Daniels "announced the formation of a three-member panel to oversee the transition of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Sec. of State website makes publicizing tomorrow's videocast of the hearing unnecessarily difficult
Updating this entry from Sunday, the Charlie White hearing tomorrow before the Indiana Recount Commission begins at 9:00 am. Although...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Judge Rosenberg denies White immunity request [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the hearing this morning before Judge Rosenberg, this tweet re today's 8 am hearing:nkellyatJG Niki...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Toxicology lab's fresh start sparks sense of optimism"
That is the headline of this front-page story this morning in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans and Mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana prisoners will no longer be able to earn a taxpayer-funded bachelor's degree or study liberal arts under a shift in state prison-education policy"
Updating this ILB entry from June 6th on the new state policy, two items:Some quotes from a June 10th editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Again: Charlie White saga continues
Updating this most recent entry from June 17th, as Eric Bradner reports today in the Evansville Courier and Press: "This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 19, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White saga continues
More legal activities ... Wednesday, the Recount Commission voted "voted not only to allow TV cameras, but also to stream...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "North Carolina GOP Overrides Veto, Axes Planned Parenthood Funding"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jim Brumm of Reuters writes today:Planned Parenthood said on Thursday it is considering a legal challenge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Allowing cameras in the Indiana Recount Commission’s hearing
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here is an ILB entry from Sept. 20, 2007 that begins:Updating this entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: Charlie White seeks to ban cameras from recount commission hearing
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Stephen Key, Hoosier State Press Association, writes today for the IndyStar's opinion blog:Allowing cameras in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Secretary of state's mom plans to sue his prosecutors"
Here is today's story from Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "North Carolina GOP Overrides Veto, Axes Planned Parenthood Funding"
From the Huffington Post, the story, reported by Laura Bassett, begins:Republican state representatives in North Carolina voted to override Democratic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Charlie White seeks to ban cameras from recount commission hearing
Updating Monday's ILB entry, Carrie Richie reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the headline: "Cameras allowed for White hearing."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White seeks to ban cameras from recount commission hearing
The State Recount Commission is meeting tomorrow, apparently to take care of items preliminary to its hearing next Tuesday, June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Rejects Tax Credits For Planned Parenthood"
That is the heading to this news release today from Planned Parenthood of Indiana. A quote:In a June 1 letter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Farmland values up, set to go higher, experts say"
Eric Weddle reported June 10, 2011 in the Indianapolis Star:A Purdue University agricultural economist expects that a report due later...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ind. Law - Gay pride? For some, this recently concluded legislative session was the final straw
Those are quotes from a long, front-page story today by the Indianapolis Star's Robert King. It begins:As tens of thousands...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White seeks to ban cameras from recount commission hearing
From a story by AP reporter Charlie White, dated May 11, 2011 (my emphases):INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —The Indiana Recount Commission says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Interesting dispute among state bureaucrats and the locals
From the June 7th Chesterton Tribune, this story by Paulene Poparad that begins:Burns Harbor got ahead of the Indiana State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana sentencing laws to be studied by Legislative committee"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has the story here; it begins:State lawmakers will take another look at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Monday, June 06, 2011
Environment - "Supreme Court Declines to Take GE Challenge of Superfund"
Lawrence Hurley reports on the NY Times website today in a story that begins:The Supreme Court decided today not to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Budget legislation codifies collective bargaining ban"
The summary of the final budget bill, provided by Speaker Bosma's office on April 29, 2011, included these items on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 04, 2011
Friday, June 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ameristar, Foundations win on E.C. development agreement"
Keith Benman of the NWI Times reports:INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Gaming Commission by a 6-0 vote on Thursday approved a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 03, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Don't drive Marion County Library patrons away" ILB observations
An editorial today in the Indianapolis Star notes that visitors are down since the budget cuts:New figures from the Indianapolis-Marion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 02, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Guns OK on city property – but not state"
This item from the Sunday FWJG Political Notebook column by Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka:Legislators this year passed a law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A look at Tippecanoe County Jail Journal & Courier analysis of 1,109 jail complaints finds inadequate responses, conditions"
Lafayette Journal Courier reporter Sophia Voravong looked at grievances filed at the Tippecanoe County jail from 2007 through 2010 to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 22, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Broadband service less prevalent in Southern Indiana"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has this story today. Some quotes:Broadband Internet service has become more widely...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Proposed city ordinance to target "predatory" towing practices
The ILB is not finding the text of the proposed new Marion County towing ordinance online. But here is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana offers little regulation for home schooling"
Updating its story from yesterday, the NWI Times has an editorial today calling for a study of home schooling regulations....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Drug and alcohol tests had 'error after error': Emails reveal 7 years of mistakes at state's toxicology lab and show IU was slow to act"
Mark Alesia and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star report today at length in their continuing series on the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Georgia provides instant access to 9 years of General Assembly video
From today's Athens Banner-Herald editorial:In a news release issued last week, [Georgia Secretary of State] Kemp announced "the launch of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana offers little regulation for home schooling"
According to this long, surprising story today from Carmen McCollum of the NWI Times, withdrawing a student from school for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor vetoes forfeiture bill
"After veto, forfeiture law remains unclear" is the headline to this long story in this morning's Indianapolis Star by Heather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State Ethics Commission: Scott Storms Violated Code Of Ethics Former IURC, Duke Employee Fined"
John Russell's updated story in today's Indianapolis Star includes a link to the 10-page final report of the State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Ethics Commission: Scott Storms Violated Code Of Ethics Former IURC, Duke Employee Fined"
Here is the brief story from 6News' Derrik Thomas. John Russell of the IndyStar has this briefer story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Fox and coyote penning should be banned"
Updating this ILB entry from May 8th, Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor of the Greene County Daily World reported yesterday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Recount panel appealing Ind. election chief ruling"
More Charlie White news, this time from AP reporter Charles Wilson, whose complete story today is available via the Westport...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Recount Commission must move swiftly"
As the NWI Times did in an editorial yesterday, an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star lays out the options...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Internal emails shed additional light on Duke-IURC scandal"
Another amazing story today from John Russell of the Indianapolis Star, that fills in some of the holes in (or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Fourteen bills remain
Fourteen bills remain to be acted on by Friday, including SEA 215, forfeiture. See ILB entry from Sunday here re...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Governor vetos University Boards of Trustees bill, and signs a number of controversial measures
Here is the updated Bill Watch page. The governor has vetoed HEA 1177, Boards of Trustees for Universities. His veto...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Why Do Few Indiana Women Hold High-Profile Political Seats? Politicians, Experts Weigh In On Gender Discrepancy"
The ILB has written frequently about the fact that there are no women on the five-man Indiana Supreme Court, drawing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Recount Commission must move swiftly"
That is the headline to this editorial today in the NWI Times about the Charlie White election challenges that makes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Online retailer Amazon repays Indiana sales tax policy"
A good story today by the Indianapolis Star's Bruce C. Smith on how Amazon is rewarding Indiana's sale tax policy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 09, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Fox and coyote penning should be banned"
Updating this ILB entry from May 1st, an Indianapolis Star editorial from May 7th concludes:Hoosiers can comment on the proposed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Tippecanoe County will begin paying a private laboratory to analyze blood samples from people suspected of driving intoxicated for alcohol or traces of drugs"
Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries on problems with the state toxicology lab, Sophia Voravong has this lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Bad bills temper legislative achievements"
That is the title of this May 7th editorial in the IBJ. A sample: "Issues lawmakers decided to make priorities,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Now, to Find a Parking Spot, Drivers Look on Their Phones"
Not here, but in San Francisco. The NY Times story by Matt Richtel reports that city officials in San Francisco...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - But Sen. Simpson was there first ...
An item today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Political Notebook column, by Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka:In addition to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels has now received all of this session's bills
The last batch was received Friday, May 6th. Here is the complete, dynamic list, showing the bills the Governor has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 07, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White Releases Rokita Report"
Here are links to the long-awaited "Rokita Report." [More] Mary Beth Schneider tweets:From SOS release: Rokita Report did no interviews...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Starke County Commissioners Approve Ordinance Restricting Weapons at Courthouse"
"Ben" reports in a story at K99.3 WKVI FM that begins:The courthouse is now a weapon-free zone, thanks to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't, - Charlie White report to be released
Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has tweeted within the past few minutes:Todd Rokita's report on Charlie White's alleged voter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Recount panel sets deadline for White decision"
Here is a very long list of earlier ILB "Charlie White" entries. Yesterday the State Recount Commission met. Carrie Richie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The same high-tech tool that tracked and matched terrorist Osama bin Laden is fighting crime right here in Indiana" at the BMV.
The WTHR 13 story by Jennie Runevitch is available here. The story begins:The same high-tech tool that tracked and matched...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana extends do-not-call list to some cell numbers"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story this evening that begins:Hoosiers who’ve done away with a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The long-standing assumption has been that the federal government and the states would work together to provide health care for poor patients"
That is a quote from this long story today in the LA Times, reported by David G. Savage, and headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Controversial utility bill heads to governor"
The ILB has been written about this provision in SB 251 several times, referencing it as CWIP (construction work in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana lawmakers are making it clear they couldn’t care less about wind power"
A long report today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, by editorial writer Stacey Stumpf, looks at SEA 251, mentioned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels pushed and pushed for clean coal plant"
A long story in the Sunday NWI Times, reported by Keith Benman. For background, see this long list of ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "NWI legislator hopes to halt fox, coyote penning with new law"
However, no legislation passed. Updating this lengthy ILB entry from Nov. 30, 2010, Skip Hess, outdoor columnist for the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels says "I will sign" strict abortion bill [Updated]
From his press release:I will sign HEA 1210 when it reaches my desk a week or so from now. I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Updating: Conference committee reports
Updating this earlier entry, CCRs now filed on both gun and immigration bills. Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson tweets:'Take your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What is in the final version of HB 1001? [Updated]
Here is a summary of the final budget bill proposal, provided by Speaker Bosma's office. A copy of the CCR...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Outlook gloomy for tool to help broke local governments"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports:The sponsor of legislation giving financially distressed local governments a tool to avoid bankruptcy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The Campaign Waiting for Mitch Daniels"
A long, interesting story today by Erin McPike in Real Clear Politics. It begins:After Indiana's legislature gavels to a close...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Conference committee reports
Conference committee reports have not been filed, as of this writing, on several controversial bills, including SB 590, immigration, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana GOP lawmakers drop idea of 'Charlie White rule'"
Eric Bradner reports in the Evansville Courier & Press this morning:House Republicans have scotched the idea of a "Charlie White...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Battle over Planned Parenthood heads to states, starting with Indiana"
That is the headline to this story today by Mark Guarino of the Christian Science Monitor. The subhead: "The Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Where are we now with the budget? [Updated]
Mary Beth Schneider of the IndyStar just tweeted: "Budget negotiators expected to hold public meeting later today to explain what's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Status of budget bill; abortion; education
Niki Kelly of the FWJG has just tweeted: "Tentative budget deal struck. GOP taking the report to caucus to get...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Budget deal expected by midday today"
From the Indianapolis Star:Lawmakers negotiating a new two-year state budget say they expect to have a deal by midday today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill to let Daniels replace White hits snag"
Mary Beth Schneider reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The Indiana House is balking at a Senate plan to let Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Abortion bill could pass today: Pact to cut off state funds to Planned Parenthood clears way" [Updated]
HB 1210, the abortion restrictions / defund Planned Parenthoood bill, in the form it passed the Senate, has late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Four Northwest Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday sharply criticized legislation intended to assist financially distressed local governments"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports this afternoon on the status of SB 105. For background, start with this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Abortion bill could pass today: Pact to cut off state funds to Planned Parenthood clears way"
Maybe it is not as clear as it seemed in this entry. Eric Bradner of the Evansville C&P has just...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Not That Outraged Over Kelo After All"
Just posted on Masson's Blog, this entry. Some quotes:[2005,] the time when the Supreme Court decided the case of Kelo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Abortion bill could pass today: Pact to cut off state funds to Planned Parenthood clears way"
Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has the story in today's paper. Some quotes from the long story:The state legislature...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Surprises" in the 2009 budget continue to be revealed [Updated]
Remember this ILB entry from Dec. 2, 2009? It was one of a number of entries revealing "surprises" gradually coming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Judge: Daniels exempt from testifying now in IBM welfare contract lawsuit, but aide isn't"
Ken Kusmer's story today includes this passage:Marion County Superior Court Judge David Dreyer's order said lawyers for Armonk, N.Y.-based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ind. Gov.t. - "Judge: Daniels exempt from testifying now in IBM welfare contract lawsuit, but aide isn't"
AP story, posted within the hour by the AP's Ken Kusmer, begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels is exempt, for now,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: Concerns re SB 159
SB 159, about which the ILB posted three entries in mid-April, arrived at the Governor's office today without further amendment....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The calm before the storm ...
Niki Kelly of the FWJG has just tweeted:Last week of the Indiana legislative session but you wouldn't know it from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Bills in conference
Here is the general link for Bills in Conference. Unfortunately, the bill number links aren't live. Ideally, each bill number...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "With one week to go, there is no telling what’s left to come"
That from this good overview today by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headlined "Finishing kick gets squeezed:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Conference committees make anything possible in last week of session"
A second good story this weekend from Dan Carden of the NWI Times, and another good lede. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS |...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Planned Parenthood funding fight may force Gov. Daniels to choose between social, fiscal conservatism"
Great headline today for this story by Dan Carden of the NWI Times. Even better is the story lede:INDIANAPOLIS |...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Cities losing in legislature"
A must read editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that begins:Cities and towns needed some financial attention from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Major issues avoid Senate public hearing process"
Deanna Martin of the AP has this story, which is in a number of publications today. Some quotes:Republicans who control...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Parking deal costs city $2.9M: About 15 percent of upfront payment will cover advisory costs"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star today looks at the upfront costs of Indy's 50-year lease of its parking meters....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's Assault on Women's Health Is Being Led by a Woman"
That is the heading to an April 21st post by Mark Cassello, an Ivy Tech prof, on the Huffington Post....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - John Russell named Indiana Journalist of the Year
John Russell of the Indianapolis Star has been named Indiana Journalist of the Year by the Indiana Chapter of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana Gasification files for construction and operating permits
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on SB 251, there are a number of related stories in the press today. Eric Bradner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Tully: GOP intent on killing anti-smoking program"
Take a look at Matthew Tully's column today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Once again, Republicans in the Indiana Senate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - More on: Secretary of State appeals ruling sending Charlie White case back to recount commission
Here is a longer, more comprehensive version of Charles Wilson's AP story. Ironically, it is in the Bridgeport, Connecticut Post....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Rs say it isn't their job to determine if constitution meant it when says rev-raising bills must start in House"
Mary Beth Schneider of the IndyStar just tweeted:Rs say it isn't their job to determine if constitution meant it when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court grants immediate review in Lake County election case
Late yesterday Bill Dolan posted a story headed "Janiec to appeals court: Count me in or election doesn't count" on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Republicans in the Senate trying to change the rules of the game regarding lawsuit against Charlie White's eligibilty as a candidate"
Updating Monday's ILB entry, re the 2nd reading amendment to HB 1242 (which passed today with four Rs voting against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Gasification files for construction and operating permits
SB 251, which now includes the CO2 pipeline for the Rockport coal gasification plant (see April 17th ILB entry),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Big day today in the General Assembly
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, here are some quotes from Niki Kelly's story today in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Big day today in the General Assembly
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, where I noted that bills that had appeared dead might pop up somewhere else, including in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Is Roe v. Wade Deadletter Law?"
The WSJ Law Blog has now picked up on the Dahlia Lithwick article quoted earlier today in this ILB entry....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Limits on abortion clear Senate: Bill cuts Planned Parenthood funds"
That is the headline of Niki Kelly's report today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on yesterday's Senate action on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Big day today in the General Assembly
If tomorrow is the last day for Third Readings, then today is the last day for 2nd Readings in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Attorney: Steuben County Must Provide Golf Cart For Disabled Camper
This today from WLKI 100.3 in NE Indiana:(ANGOLA) - County Commissioners were told by Attorney Don Stuckey on Monday morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Reexamination of charitable property tax exemptions involving Imagine Schools Inc. may disclose that Indiana education dollars are flowing out of state
"The tangle of leases and subleases, for-profit management organizations, charter school boards and real estate investors involved in some of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "IBM: Daniels' email shows he had key role in welfare outsourcing deal, should face deposition"
That is the headline to this comprehensive AP story by Ken Kusmer, that also appeared in the WSJournal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Senate revives measure to de-fund Planned Parenthood"
So reported Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star late yesterday, in a story that begins:The Indiana Senate has revived a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "In-home care is cheaper than nursing home care. People prefer it. Why won't Indiana invest more in it?"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has published an opinion piece from Elmer Blankenship...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Republicans in the Senate trying to change the rules of the game regarding lawsuit against Charlie White's eligibilty as a candidate" [Updated]
FWJG's Niki Kelly just tweeted:Senate amendment changes law so if Charlie White is found ineligible, Daniels would appoint replacement rather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In-home care is cheaper than nursing home care. People prefer it. Why won't Indiana invest more in it?"
Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star wrote this long, eye-opening report for the Sunday edition. It begins:Eight years ago, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's gasification plant, Daniels said, is 'highly likely to produce savings. If it doesn't, it's a terrific hedge.'"
Continuing his coverage of the Rockport gasification plant project, Ted Evanoff of the Indianapolis Star reported Sunday in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Crime forfeiture bill clarifies assets distribution"
Sophia Voravong's story today in the Lafayette Journal-Courier gives the local take on Senate Bill 215, which seeks to clarify...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Environment - "Flood closures have cost Horseshoe casino an estimated $14.7 million"
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has this long story this weekend. It begins:As the Ohio River swelled out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana lawmakers push voluntary renewable standards"
That is the headline of the AP story being carried today by Indy Ch. 6 and Ch. 13. The Ch....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Pipeline bill showing signs of rebirth (as is CWIP for nuclear power plants)
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this is from a communication that went out to Indiana Farm Bureau members:Indiana Farm Bureau policy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Concerns re SB 159
Re the ILB's two recent entries on SB 159, from April 12th and April 13th, a knowledgable reader has just...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Editorial: Next step for sentencing"; More on sentencing
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today, this thoughtful editorial on the failed sentencing reform bill and what should come...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Plan commission votes against Elkhart County zoning ordinance"
Tim Vandenack of the Elkhart Truth gives a good look today at one county's efforts to overhaul their zoning ordinance,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ex-IURC counsel tells ethics panel he thought he followed the law in seeking job with Duke Energy"
So reports John Russell today in the Indianapolis Star, covering Scott Storms' testimony yesterday before the State Ethics Commission. (Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Pipeline bill showing signs of rebirth
So reports Ted Evanoff of the Indianapolis Star today in a story headlined "Plan could resurrect CO2 pipeline proposal: Earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Sentencing proposal based on faulty numbers"
Updating this ILB entry from April 10th, another county prosecutor is weighing in on SB 561, Karen E. Richards, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "For the average citizen, blink and this could be over"
That is a quote from The Indy Star's Mary Beth Schneider today, reporting on yesterday's House Elections Committee meeting yesterday....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - New maps unveiled, little opporunity for public, but would it make a difference anyway?
"Stuck with messy mapmaking" is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Once the General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Can HB 561 be saved? Should it be? Will it be? In what form?"
In a long ILB entry on April 10th, the ILB noted that SB 561 was in committee in the House,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Concerns re SB 159
The ILB has received a note from a reader about yesterday's ILB on SB 159 (scroll down for yesterday's entry,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Concerns re SB 159
ILB thoughts: Here is a bill that, IMHO, is destined, if passed, to spend much time in litigation. Why do...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gun bill advances without exemption for Indy venues"
According to this new story in the IBA, reported by Kathleen McLaughlin, SB 292:A bill that would allow gun-permit holders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana retailers press for online state sales tax"
Hasan Dudar reports for the AP in a long story:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's retail lobby urged state lawmakers Monday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Thoughts on the new Marion County prosecutor
The charge of murder against Bei Bei Shuai is pending. A bail hearing will resume Wednesday. This prosecution has caught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Pennsylvania legislative payroll is bigger than ever"
Pennsylvania has a full-time legislature. This lengthy story today in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, points out some issues:HARRISBURG — During a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Bill would remove legislature from toll road equation"
Updating this ILB entry from April 2nd, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today headed "Panel sets path...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Saving prison costs isn't being ‘soft on crime' "
Can HB 561 be saved? Should it be? Will it be? In what form? "Lawmaker working to give sentencing reform...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Judge Rosenberg's April 7th Decision in the Charlie White election dispute
Here is Judge Rosenberg's April 7th, 11-page opinion in the Charlie White election lawsuit. Some quotes:On April 6,201 I...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "No degree, little experience pay off big "
Updating yesterday's entry, a column by Daniel Brice in the Milwaulkee Journal Sentinel now reports:Brian Deschane - the 27-year-old son...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Critics: Potential problems at toxicology lab weren't disclosed"
Updating this March 31st ILB entry, Indy6 News had a story last evening by Joanna Massee on the progress of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clarksville council passes new zoning ordinance: Theatair X could face new citations as adult business zones created"
The ILB had several entries about legal clashes over Theatair X in 2009. Today Matt Thacker reports in the New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislature extends final vote deadline to April 21"
From the NWI Times, Dan Carden reports:The Indiana General Assembly has extended the deadline for the House and Senate to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "No degree, little experience pay off big "
Another article from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, about Governor Walker - a lengthy "watchdog" column by Daniel Bice that begins:Just in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Goldsmith changes mind on privatization
Tweets from a few minutes ago, from Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star: Goldsmith was Mr. Privatization in Indy,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana lawmakers on track but now facing deadline pressure: Education, budget, redistricting on list"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has an overview of the big issues on the lawmakers' to-do list:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Judge rules in Lake County election dispute
For more on this Lake County election law story, see this column by Mark Kiesling in the Sunday NWI Times....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Daniels: I'll veto amended prison bill Changes pushed by prosecutors make cost too high, governor says"
Updating this ILB entry from March 23rd, a long national piece by Greg Bluestein of the AP, headed "State budget...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. "Gas distributors oppose $2.7B Rockport gasification plant"
Fascinating, lengthy story today by Chris O'Malley of the IBJ ($$), based on testimony before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill would remove legislature from toll road equation"
"Lawmakers' approval would not be required" is the subhead to this front-page story today by Heather Giller of the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Unfunded pension liabilities will pain Indiana for decade"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has this story today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Judge rules in Lake County election dispute
Updating this March 30th ILB entry, Chelsea Schneider Kirk reports in the Gary Post-Tribune:George Janiec will appeal Lake Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Critics: Potential problems at toxicology lab weren't disclosed"
Just got to the end of the great, very, very long toxicology lab scandal story I blogged about this morning....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Critics: Potential problems at toxicology lab weren't disclosed"
Mark Alesia and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have another report today on the state toxicology lab scandal. (Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Judge rules in Lake County election dispute [Updated]
Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported earlier today in a story that began:CROWN POINT | Lake Superior Court Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "HJR 6 – Marriage Discrimination Passes Senate"
That is the heading of this thoughtful entry just posted by Doug Masson of Masson's Blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Tweets on incredible House debate in process on abortion restrictions
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this story today in the Indianapolis Star, headed "Abortion bill changes defeated," about the second reading...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "House GOP just says 'no' to Democrats' amendments"
Good story in the Indianapolis Star this morning, by Mary Beth Schneider and Heather Gillers, describing the House action, now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Charlie White's case is about much more than indictment"
Updating this ILB entry from March 16th, which linked to all the earlier filings for the April 6th hearing, here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Tweets on incredible House debate in process on abortion restrictions
See the tweets from Mary Beth Schneider here, right now. I'll add them to this entry in a few minutes....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "As if the standoff had never happened, the Indiana House of Representatives picked up Mon. night exactly where it left off five weeks ago"
That is the lede to Eric Bradner's story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Also, a great photo from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Private Prison Promises Leave Texas Towns In Trouble" [Updated]
I heard this long (nearly 8 minute) NPR story this morning by John Burnett and thought about the parallels to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on Dems returning today
The IndyStar now has an expanded story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - HJR 6 on 2nd reading in Senate right now
And a loud demonstration is going on, with demonstrators chanting "Jobs, not hate." [More] President Pro Temp Long has ordered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "House Democrats packing bags, checking out of Urbana: Return means likely end to five-week walkout"
Niki Kelly and Angela Mapes Turner are reporting here in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – House Democrats are packing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What is happening today in the Senate?
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this report yesterday on the week ahead for the General Assembly. I've inserted some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on the John R. Justice student loan repayment program
Updating this ILB entry from March 8, 2011, this Thursday is the deadline for prosecutors, defenders to apply for student...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Redistricting is on the agenda
There have been a number of stories over the past few days on Indiana redistricting for congressional and for state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind; Gov't. - "Do farms and homes belong in the same neighborhood? Elkhart County wrestles with zoning issues"
Tim Vandenack reports in a long, well-worth-reading story in the Elkhart Truth that begins:Do homes and residential neighborhoods belong in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Daniels: I'll veto amended prison bill Changes pushed by prosecutors make cost too high, governor says"
Updating this ILB entry from last Wednesday, Charles Wilson of the AP reported yesterday in a story that begins:PENDLETON, Ind.—...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Another Indiana attorney loses job over Wisconsin labor issue
An Above the Law entry today begins:What is up with state prosecutors in the Midwest? Over the past year or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission is recruiting amateur cartographers"
See the story here, by Brian Francisco of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Notable to me is that the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Another Indiana attorney loses job over Wisconsin labor issue
Updating this entry from late yesterday, Vic Ryckaert and Kevin O'Neal report this morning in the Indianapolis Star under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Statehouse standoff could affect national races"
So reported Kevin Rader of WTHR 13 Eyewitness News last evening. A quote:The governor was honored by Freedom Works, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on the Wisconsin walkout issues
Updating this entry from March 22nd, about the case in Wisconsin appealing "a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued on March...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Another Indiana attorney loses job over Wisconsin labor issue [Updated]
First it was Indiana Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Cox. Now it is Johnson County Deputy Prosecutor Carlos Lam. Cox reportedly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Daniels: I'll veto amended prison bill Changes pushed by prosecutors make cost too high, governor says"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here are several editorials today:"Hoosier legislators are fixing prison reform to death " - from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. chief justice: Courts won't act on boycott"
Bob Kasarda reports in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard told a local Kiwanis group...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana House back in business next week?
Updating yesterday's entry, some stories today: "'Chance meeting' might end legislative standoff: After speaking privately, Bosma and Bauer will consult...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana House back in business next week?
Ch. 13, WTHR.com, is reporting this evening that:Democratic leader Patrick Bauer met with Bosma behind closed doors for about an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana seeks order shielding Daniels from IBM suits"
Updating this ILB entry from March 21st, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today headed "Defend the IBM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Senate Democrats seek greater transparency in Senate proceedings
Because of the Democrat walkout in the House, many Senate bills which have passed and gone to the House for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels: I'll veto amended prison bill Changes pushed by prosecutors make cost too high, governor says"
The ILB has had a long list of entries on SB 561, the Governor's sentencing reform bill, which passed the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Senate hears budget testimony as Indiana House remains in standoff"
Some quotes from a story dated March 21st, by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal:As Democrats in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Judge orders Indiana to give IBM contract documents"
Carrie Ritchie reports early this evening on the Indianapolis Star website:A Marion Superior Court judge has ordered Indiana to turn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Wisconsin walkout issues
"Attorney General appeals restraining order on labor law" is the heading to a very long March 21st story by Jason...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Go Online, Not Downtown, to Fight a Parking Ticket" (in NYC)
Javier C. Hernandez has the story in today's NY Times. It begins:For years, New Yorkers have hurled obscenities, or simply...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Wisconsin redux: Indiana Democrats flee state in protest"
Mark Guarino, reporting in the Christian Science Monitor, gives a lengthy overview of the Indiana impasse. The subhead tells the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Micky Maurer says a mouthful "
You gotta read it!...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Complete budget hearing agenda posted
The Indiana Senate Democrats have posted this week's schedule for the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will begin hearings on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sees readship rise as a result of the Wisconsin legislative walkout
So writes J-S editor and senior vice president Marttin Kaiser in a Sunday column titled "Behind the Headlines." It begins:Six...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't - "Proceed with caution on maps"
That is the heading to today's lead editorial in the Indianapolis Star. It concludes:Our quarrel would be with any process...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gay marriage ban needs to be put on back burner"
Mark Kiesing's column in the NWI Times today begins:Watching Indiana legislators debate gay marriage is like watching Nero fiddle while...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Approach recall with skepticism"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Sunday, March 20th editorial on the wisdom of changing the law (or Constitution) to allow...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana seeks order shielding Daniels from IBM suits"
That was the headline of a WTHR 13 story from March 18th. The Indianapolis Star story from the same day,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Coal-gasification venture's investors get a setback in Illinois"
Updating earlier ILB entries re the proposed Rockport coal gasification plant, Ted Evanoff of the Indianapolis Star reports today that:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Senate Rs and House Rs will work on amending stalled bills into house bills in the senate
Latest word: Senate Rs and House Rs will work on amending stalled bills into house bills in the senate. Will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Does Speaker Bosma now have power to garnish both public and private wages? [Updated]
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star just tweeted:In addition to increasing the fines to $350, Bosma now has power...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Charlie White's case is about much more than indictment"
Updating this ILB entry from March 6, 2010, that included at the end:[T]he April 6th hearing is in Marion Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Japan: Could similar disaster happen here?
Indiana doesn't have a nuclear power plant, but several surrounding states do. South Bend Tribune reporter Lou Mumford today looks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Does this letter spell out precisely what it will take for the Democrats to return this session?
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has posted this letter, hand delivered today, from Rep. Bauer to Speaker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Secretary of state appoints replacement for top deputy
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, WISH TV is reporting this evening:AJ Feeney-Ruiz is the new communications director for Charlie White. He...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Federal prosecutors: inmate ran Indiana drug ring from prison
Updating this ILB entry from April 20, 2010, this new tweet from KimmieKFOX59:@fox59 breaking:new castle jail inmate wesley hammond convicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana county hires law firm to keep track of plant"
The county is Knox, the law firm is Ice Miller. The brief AP version of the story is everywhere today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Evan Bayh hired as Fox News contributor"
Fox News "announced Monday they have signed Bayh to become a contributor to the network. Bayh will be a commentator...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Secretary of state appoints replacement for top deputy [Updated]
So reports this story posted on the Indy Star this morning. A quote:Election law attorney Jerold "Jerry" Bonnet has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "State Auditor Tim Berry Announces Enhancements To State Transparency Portal"
One of the new tools now part of the Indiana Transparency Portal is an expenditure search tool. This tool allows...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Mitch Daniels: Candidate or influencer?"
Chris Cillizza and Aaron Blake have this post on the Washington Post's "Morning Fix." A sample:Looking back at Daniels’ recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Taxing Amazon purchases cost Illinois $$$ [Updated]
So reports Investor's Business Daily in a March 11th story headed "Illinois' Illogical Internet Tax." According to the story, Amazon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Some noteworthy stories today on walkout
Eric Bradner's Sunday column at Evansville Courier & Press: "Republicans can find ways to move forward." Matt Tully's column today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Mitch Daniels at last night's Gridiron Dinner
From Mike Allen's POLITICO Playbook:THE REPUBLICAN SPEAKER - INDIANA GOV. MITCH DANIELS: "I bring greetings from my beloved Indiana -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Democrats have little hope of undoing laws the GOP majority passes this year. That makes them scared and maybe even a little desperate"
That is a quote from a great weekend column headed "Democrats fear laws they can't repeal" by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Five Indy mayors look back -- and into city's future"
"Five Mayors: An Evening of Insight and Vision," was a "one of a kind event, featuring Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Charlie White gives 13-minute interview to Fox News
Updating this entry from earlier this afternoon; the Indianapolis Star coverage of the 13-minute "exchange with reporters" notes that:At one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Watch "Indiana Lawmakers" tonight re redistrcting
In this week's episode of Indiana Lawmakers with Jon Schwantes looks at redistricting and I'm told it is the strongest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White gives 13 minute interview to Fox News
Here is the raw video of the interview. White says title of "chief elections officer" is an archaic title; says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In Indiana, a case study in ending collective bargaining"
Doug Erickson of Wisconsin State Journal compares the Indiana and Wisconsin systems. Interesting. The long story begins:As Wisconsin residents contemplate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White in court today
Many sources today carry this AP story that begins:NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Indicted Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What the Democrats want
Read Mary Beth Schneider's Indianapolis Star story this morning for details. And see this editorial today in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Wisconsin Procedural Skulduggery"
Doug Masson's Blog this morning links to this Madison.com story that describes the process used last evening to pass the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion Co. prosecutor Curry creates white-collar crime hotline"
Carrie Richie's Indianapolis Star report begins:Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry has created a hotline people can call to report white-collar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Tweaking of: Responsibilites for the budget and redistricting
For those interested in the ILB's most recent redistricting entry, I've tweaked it somewhat in an update tacked onto the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Perhaps the end is near?
A recently filed IndyStar story by Mary Beth Schneider begins:House Speaker Brian Bosma said this morning he is optimistic that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Smoking concerns cloud city’s hosting of Big Ten tourney"
Good story from Scott Olson of the IBJ....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "White Accused Of Looking Into Case Before Indictment"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, that ended with a link to the Public Access Counselor's ruling that the Rokita...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Responsibilites for the budget and redistricting [Updated]
The most recent ILB entry (directly below) ended, "there is more to this story" about the congressional redistricting commission....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Responsibilites for the budget and redistricting
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, that ended with this:*ILB: I'm looking for the law that requires the General Assembly to approve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "GOP member worries about voucher bill"
WISH TV's Jim Shella reported yesterday:The school voucher bill that would give disadvantaged students state scholarships to attend private schools...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "White Accused Of Looking Into Case Before Indictment" [Updated]
More on our indicted Secretary of State, Charlie White: Norm Cox of 6NEWS writes:Two special prosecutors have asked the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels threatens Democrats with summer session"
Headline to a Niki Kelly FWJG story posted at noon. Of course, this summer session punishment of necessity would impact...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on the John R. Justice student loan repayment program
The ILB has had a number of earlier entries on this program, but has seen nothing further for some time....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Are Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission minutes adequate?"
This is from the March 7, 2011 issue of the newsletter of Project RAD (Responsible Alcohol Distribution):Project RAD filed this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Responsibilites for the budget and redistricting
Budget. It used to be that every session one could count on numerous stores saying something to the effect that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "More Duke e-mails raise questions"
John Russell continues coverage of the Duke / IURC story today, with a new front-page story headed "More Duke e-mails...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Dems threaten to stay away from Indiana House for remainder of session"
Here is the story from Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press. A quote:There are now fewer than eight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Indy launching app for reporting potholes
So reports Francesca Jarosz of the IBJ today. The story says the city has spent $45,000 so far and has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Home school, voucher bills would affect high school athletics: Officials fear they could result in recruiting by schools"
Here is an interesting legislative story in the Indianapolis Star sports section today, reported by Kyle Neddenriep. It begins:As a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana House standoff doesn't have easy fix"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column in the Louisville Courier Journal yesterday concluded:So for now, I’m at a loss to see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Charlie White's case is about much more than indictment"
That is the headline to Matt Tully's column today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:To fully grasp the importance of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Session clock ticking at Indiana Statehouse: Budget, redistricting top priority list"
Following up on this entry from March 3rd, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today:That means the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 06, 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gov. Beshear signs corrections overhaul measure"
From the Louisville Courier Journal, Jessie Halladay reports today in a story that begins:FRANKFORT, Ky. – A bill hailed as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats "
That is the headline to a story in today's WSJ....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Charlie White: Hoosier Daddy?
A reader writes this morning:If you watch Kim King's Fox59 report last evening, you'll hear her refer to attorney Dennis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Secretary of State Charlie White indicted"
Everyone anticipated this on election day in November. The question was, would he have taken office before it happened, thereby...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Pull the plug on the session?
The word is that because of the upcoming BIG 10 Mens' Tournament here next weekend, resulting in a lack of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Two outside looks at midwest union/education battles
From NPR this morning, Mara Liasson of Morning Edition had this report - audio to be available at 9 am....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "GOP move on school vouchers could thaw Statehouse boycott"
It looks like this AP report yesterday morning by Deanna Martin may have presented the opportunity the Democrats were looking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't.- "Boycott traditionally used as potent political weapon "
Another history of legislative boycotts story today, supplementing and expanding upon those quoted in this Feb. 26, 2011 ILB entry....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Signs of movement in legislative impasse?
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, quoting an AP story reporting potential narrowing of the school vouchers bill, Niki...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Texting ban; school vouchers
"Indiana Senate panel OKs texting ban despite worries" is the heading to this WTHR story this noon, with video. "Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The spectacle of Democratic state legislators from Wisconsin and Indiana washing their underwear in motel sinks across state lines in order to avoid casting their votes back home is extraordinary"
That is the lede to this newly-posted op-ed column on the Washington Post website....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Of the three governors, Mr. Daniels, who is in his second term, is considered something of a role model for the others"
That is a quote from this Feb. 27 NYT article by Monica Davey and Jeff Zeleny, headed "A Three-Man Band...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "There's too much to lose: With stakes so high, a deal may be out of reach"
Here are some highlights from a lengthy, front-page story in the Indianapolis Star today by Mary Beth Schneider and Heather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Outmoded language? Details? Substantiation? Transparency?
When taking a look at the most recent printing of this year's budget bill, HB 1001, in putting together the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "The Governor Who Cut His State Down to Size "
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Steven Greenhouse of the NY Times has a story today headed "Indiana Informs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana House boycott new twist in long rivalry" [Updated]
Tom Davies of the AP has a great, long story, here today in the Lafayette Journal Courier. A few quotes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The Governor Who Cut His State Down to Size "
A front-page WSJ story today features Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. A quote from the long story:In any other year, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Q&A: A guide to the Indiana House standoff"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has this "guide" in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Q: Are Democrats being paid while they’re off...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - How are legislators paid?
This is a work in progress. Corrections are welcome. This is always a confusing area, sometimes it seems intentionally so....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Union County Attorney: 'Sheriff must live in county'"
Some quotes from an interesting story in the Union County Liberty Herald, reported by Bev Woodruff:Last Thursday, during the Union...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Quote of the Day: Caveat Tweeter"
Following on earlier ILB entries, David Lat of Above the Law, has this brief entry, with links including an ABA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't - More on: House (sans Dems) has convened at 10 am
Updating this earlier ILB entry, WISH TV is now reporting:Bosma announced the House Rules Committee would extend the legislative deadline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't - House (sans Dems) has convened at 10 am [Updated]
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has just tweeted:This was to have been the day that the next state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - FWJG Sentencing Series continues
Updating this entry from Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette sentencing series continues. However, I may have lost my way....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Both parties have bolted at times"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an interesting story today that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – This week’s House Democratic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels vows to make sure lawmakers get work done"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Mary Beth Schneider and Scott Elliott have a long report in today's Indianapolis Star. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Was there undue influence between Duke execs and IURC?"
John Russell continues his Duke / IURC series today with a lengthy front-page Indianapolis Star story headed "Private talks between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "If it takes special sessions from now to New Year’s, we will hold them and we will send the bill to Leader Bauer and to the Democratic Party of Indiana"
The consensus probably is that Dem. leader Bauer overreached by moving beyond the right-to-work bill to a long laundry list,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Indiana Deputy AG reportedly urges use of live ammunition against Wisconsin protesters [Updated]
Mary Beth Schnieder of the Indy Star has just tweeted that the AG has fired Jeff Cox: "Indiana AG's office...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - List of "still live" House bills
Yesterday 20-some House bills died because the House never got the quorum necessary to convene and so the committee reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana Deputy AG reportedly urges use of live ammunition against Wisconsin protesters
Local TV is now reporting the story the ILB posted this morning. 6 News has this noon story that includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Ball in Bosma's court after Governor speaks
Updating yesterday' entry, WTHR last evening had this story with a list of the House Democrats' demands, including its list...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Deputy AG reportedly urges use of live ammunition against Wisconsin protesters
See the story here. Be sure to read the response by the spokesman for the Indiana attorney general's office, Bryan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Ball in Bosma's court after Governor speaks [Updated]
The Governor gave a brief statement to the press at 3:15 (listen to the mp3 here) indicating that "Republicans should...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Democrats' move could kill 22 bills in House"
Okay, this story from Stephanie Gattman of the Elkhart Truth, posted at noon, explains something I didn't realize. My thought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "In a legislative session seemingly overflowing with important and emotional issues ... the sentencing proposal is emerging as one of the most contentious and significant"
Here is the anticipated story by Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the politics behind sentencing reform....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "House Democrats are leaving the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation"
So reports Mary Beth Schneider in the Indianapolis Star in a breaking story that continues:A source said Democrats are headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "In a legislative session seemingly overflowing with important and emotional issues ... the sentencing proposal is emerging as one of the most contentious and significant"
It turns out the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's lengthy story yesterday is but the first in a week-long series. Today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Down on luck Democrats must nurture next generation"
That is the heading of a thoughtful article today by Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Journal, that builds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In a legislative session seemingly overflowing with important and emotional issues – education, redistricting, guns, gay marriage and more – the sentencing proposal is emerging as one of the most contentious and significant"
To understand HB 561 and sentencing reform, begin with Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial page editor Tracy Warner's lengthy analysis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Focus on Indiana's pending budget: (1) Governor's authority to withhold allotments, and (2) judges' pay raise
(1) Governor's authority to withhold spending of money appropriated by lawmakers. Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Debate on containing hog virus may yet have long way to go" [Updated]
Fascinating, lengthy story today by Jeff Swiatek in the Indianapolis Star business section. It begins:Three years ago, TDM Farms, one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ind. Law - Indiana Lawmakers this evening will look at Sentencing Reform
See the details here, at the WFYI page. The blurb:Over the past decade, Indiana's prison system has grown faster than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Does access to public records include reasonably prompt access?
Updating this entry from earlier today, a long list of new 2011 PAC advisory opinions have been added to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Does access to public records include reasonably prompt access?
Does access to public records include reasonably prompt access to the opinions of the Public Access Counselor? On January 7,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Deadlines for bills in first house looming in General Assembly
Committee meetings are wrapping up in the Senate today. Next Wednesday, February 23, 2011 is the last day for 3rd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Daniels-backed prison reform is dealt a blow by prosecutors"
Updating this entry from Feb. 15th, the LSA has now posted the new fiscal impact statement based on the revised...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Bill to abolish merit system emerges from committee
SB 273, which may abolish the merit system of employment in at least two state agencies (IDEM and FSSA), effectively...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Daniels-backed prison reform is dealt a blow by prosecutors" [Updated]
Updating this entry from this morning on SB 561, the committeee report filed and ultimately adopted last evening by the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels-backed prison reform is dealt a blow by prosecutors"
The ILB will have more on this story later, but last evening the Senate's Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters Committee,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't, - "La Porte Ordinance would require special permits for churches"
Matt Fritz's story in the Feb. 11, 2011 LaPorte Herald Argus reports:LA PORTE — Churches may not be able to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "New Albany police officer received vacation, holiday pay during suspension"
Harold J. Adams has the story in the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark County auditor receives notice of tort: Former employee claims she was unfairly fired"
Braden Lammers reported Feb. 11, 2011 in the Clark County News & Tribune:CLARK COUNTY — A former Clark County auditor’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't - More on: Bill would allow CWIP for nuclear plants, much more [Updated]
The AP is reporting today that SB 251 has been reported out of committee, 6-2. See earlier entry here. [Updated]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: The Indiana census data is in
Updating this entry from earlier today, if you are a techie you can now download all the Indiana data here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - The Indiana census data is in
The Gary Post Tribune reported this morning:Indiana has received its census numbers, according to a release from the U.S. Census...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "A Muncie man who pleaded guilty -- but mentally ill -- in a 2005 attack has received no treatment or counseling of any kind during his more-than-four years in prison."
Douglas Walker has the story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:MUNCIE -- A Muncie man who pleaded guilty --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't - Bill would allow CWIP for nuclear plants, much more
The bill is SB 251, introduced as a vehicle "concerning labor and safe," assigned to Senate Rules, and the digest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Welfare fixes being noticed"
Ken Kusmer of the AP has a story today that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — A year after revamping its troubled welfare intake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What to watch for this week in the General Assembly
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette tweeted last Friday:Next week at the legislature brutally busy - gay marriage;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Local Gov't. - "Lake County's waste inspires move for statewide trash agency reforms"
A very long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marc Chase, begins:An inflated director's salary, bloated budget and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana Law on towing of vehicles left on private property
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 1, Indy 6 News had a story last evening headed "Downtown Parking Dispute Could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Environment - "Purdue poised to cancel coal-fired power plant"
From a Nov. 17, 2010 ILB entry quoting a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial headed "Purdue has power to change...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "The rise of do-it-yourself redistricting"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry announcing that the census data needed for redistricting Indiana would be available next week, Stateline.org has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Census Bureau to Release Local 2010 Census Data for Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa and Maryland"
The data needed for redistricting will be released next week, according to this post on the U.S. Census Data page....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Ind. Gov't - General Assembly cancelled again today
From the website:The House and Senate will be closed today, and all committees are cancelled for Wednesday February 3rd. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Why doesn't the State of Indiana declare a snow day? Ever?
Jim Shella writes in his blog today:I’m already hearing from state employees who wonder why they have to report for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - A fascinating look at a pre-1851 corporation
This week's subscription-only Indiana Legislative Insight has this item:In a report released last week, "The Office of the Inspector General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Wood-fired boiler rules postponed till March "
A story by Gitte Laasby in today's Gary Post Tribune begins:State officials were scheduled to adopt Indiana’s first state-wide rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - House of Representatives closed today [Updated]
The House of Representatives is closed today, Tuesday. No word yet on the Senate. [Update at 9:12] Jim Shella is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "For Governors, Medicaid Looks Ripe for Slashing"
This long survey article by Kevin Sack from Saturday's NY Times may help provide perspective. It begins:Hamstrung by federal prohibitions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Senate leader promises redistricting hearings across state"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reported in the Louisville Courier Journal on Friday:INDIANAPOLIS — Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Timetable for IURC invites scrutiny: Utility watchdog oks short debate period for Rockport project"
Ted Evanoff reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Only months after an ethics scandal rocked the state's top utility watchdog, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Gary mayoral hopefuls defend bankruptcy "
A story today by Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune begins:GARY -- At least three of Gary's declared mayoral candidates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Moody’s to Factor Pension Gaps in States’ Ratings"
This story today in the NY Times business section, reports by Mary Williams Walsh, begins:Moody’s Investors Service has begun to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Bankruptcy bill moving forward"
Updating this entry from Jan. 24th headed "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy," Jon Seidel of the Gary Post Tribune...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: What is the role of the new House Committee on Government Reduction?
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 18, 2011, Jon Seidel of the Gary Post Tribune reports today on the first...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Daniels takes natural gas bet that others refused"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 3, 2011, which links to a still-available IndyStar story from that date that began:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: Changes to death certificate system in Indiana
Updating a number of recent ILB entries from around the state, Virginia Ransbottom has a second story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing on with: "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy
As I wrote here yesterday, "The ILB has had a number of entries on this year's SB 105, a bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Appeals court skeptical of Porter Co. RDA withdrawal request" [Updated]
That is the heading of this story today by Dan Carden of the NWI Times, reporting on an oral argument...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: Changes to death certificate system in Indiana
Updating a number of recent ILB entries, Virginia Ransbottom has a story today in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Prosecutors group assails proposal to cut prison sentences"
Updating this ILB entry on Jan. 19th, there are several editorials today urging support of the reform plan. "Don't let...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Prosecutors group assails proposal to cut prison sentences"
Updating a long list of entries on the Governor's proposal to reform Indiana's sentencing laws, including this one from Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Unforeseen obstacles in the mix for startup doughnut factory"
Ruth Holliday's blog entry today reminded me that I'd intended to post about this lengthy story from the Sunday Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "If not townships, then what? Governor calls for end to system; most legislators favor incremental reform"
That is the headline to a story in today's Bloomington Herald-Times. It is behind a paywall, but here are a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark drainage rules violate Indiana law, suit argues"
Ben Zion Hershberg reported in a lengthy Jan. 14, 2011 story in the Louisville Courier Journal:A couple has sued the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Storms didn't make hiring cut for Duke job until Reed got involved
Today, another John Russell / Indianapolis Star story involving Duke Energy and the IURC. Russell interviews Duke's chief executive, James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - What is the role of the new House Committee on Government Reduction?
There was much fanfare late last year when House Speaker Bosma appointed Democrats to head two House committees. One was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Bill to end lengthy legal battle over high-fenced deer hunting
From a story Sunday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Niki Kelly:Rep. David Wolkins, R-Winona Lake, wants to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - NYT editorial on "Indiana’s Answer to Prison Costs"
A favorable national editorial today on Daniels' plan. A quote:Governors seeking wisdom on how to proceed could start by looking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Everybody wants reform but hardly anybody wants to be reformed"
That is the CNHI Indiana Statehouse Bureau's Maureen Hayden's conclusion so far into this, her first session observing the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Targeting townships
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 15th, the Indianapolis Star yesterday published an editorial headed "Wasted Dollars, Broken Trust." It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - A planned day at the races for then-Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman David Lott Hardy and his wife, and NIPSCO officials
A lengthy story today in the NWI Times, written by Keith Benman, reports:A day after Indiana's top utility regulator approved...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Comprehensive survey of Indiana townships starts Sunday
Enterprising reporters at the Bloomington Herald-Times have created comprehensive databases related to Indiana township government. Take a look at this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Town Council won't appeal ruling in Burns Harbor vs. Burns Harbor case"
I started covering this story on Oct. 14, 2010 -- I was interested in the attorneys' fee aspect. (You may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy
Updating this list of earlier entries on SB 105, beginning with this lengthy ILB entry on Dec. 18, 2010, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Governor names Kari Evans Bennett to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)
From the press release:“The nominating committee presented me with a full slate of qualified candidates and I believe that Kari’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy
Updating earlier ILB entries, both Region papers have stories today on yesterday's committee hearing on SB 151. Dan Carden reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Goldsmith’s Other Bad Snow Day"
Updating earlier ILB entries on former two-term Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith, who is now NYC Deputy Mayor in charge of,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Illinois GA passes hike which "would raise the personal income tax-rate by 67 percent and the business income tax rate by 46 percent."
Here is the story today, from the Chicago Tribune's Ray Long and Monique Garcia. It begins:A triumphant Gov. Pat Quinn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawsuit threatened over Vissing Park work in Jeffersonville"
David Mann reported Jan. 10th in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune in a long story that begins:City officials have been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Deal would make Duke No. 1: Buying Progress Energy would create biggest U.S. electric utility"
Today, another in what is now a long list of great John Russell / Indianapolis Star stories involving Duke Energy....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Upcoming addresses
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will deliver his 2011 State of the State address on Tuesday, January 11 to a joint...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "In Illinois, a Giant Deficit Leads to Talk of a Giant Tax Increase"
This long story from Monica Davey of the NY Times, dated Jan. 9th, begins:SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With Illinois’s budget crisis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Changes to death certificate system in Indiana
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Ella Johnson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "16 Weeks of this to go?"
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 6, 2011, Maureen Hayden of the CNHI Indiana Statehouse Bureau had an entertaining wrap-up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Changes to death certificate system in Indiana
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 6, 2010, discussing a death certificate changeover to be effective Jan. 1, 2011, all...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2011
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Hands-On Job Has Deputy Mayor Taking His Lumps"
Updating entries from the end of December 2010 that were headed "Former two-term Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith is making a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 08, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Does access to public records include reasonably prompt access?
The Indiana Public Access Counselor's Office posted yesterday, January 6, 2011, a slew of advisory opinions (at least 40),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "White sworn in as inquiries go on: State's new top election official denies he committed voter fraud in primary"
Updating this list of ILB entries on the candidacy of Charlie White for Secretary or State, and particularly this entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2011
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "16 Weeks of this to go?" Some ILB observations
Mary Beth Schneider and Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star had the coverage with the best headline re the rocky...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Burns Harbor has no standing to sue own BZA, judge rules"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 27, 2010 headed "Town of Burns Harbor in court against itself Monday," yesterday Paulene...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Harrison Sheriff Deatrick's court hearing canceled while judge appointment is decided"
Updating this most recent (June 5, 2010) of a list of ILB entries on former Harrison County sheriff Mike Deatrick,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels takes natural gas bet that others refused"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 31st, the subheading to Ted Evanoff's Jan. 2, 2011 front-page story in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - Star editorial: "Take break from hot button issues"
Here is how the editorial today in the Indianapolis Star, stressing the need for "setting priorities in an emergency," concludes:Still,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's part-time lawmakers juggle duties with jobs, families"
Kevin Allen of the South Bend Tribune takes a look at what it means to be a part-time legislator today,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "E-mails reveal Duke's rising worries: Critics compare saga of cost overruns, setbacks to 1980s nuclear plant fiasco"
Another John Russell story today in the Indianapolis Star relating to "Duke Energy Corp.'s massive power plant in Edwardsport." (Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Anybody could be in their basement, unload this and draw their own plan, using all the tools we have"
That is a quote from Cathy McCully, who heads the U.S. Census Bureau's redistricting data division, in a Washington Post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Several TV news stories about Marion County prosecutor changeover
Troy Kehoe of WISHTV had a story Tuesday, Dec. 28 headed "New prosecutor terminates six deputies." Some quotes:At least six...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Environment - "Kasich names heads of state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agency"
Aaron Marshall of the Cleveland Plain Dealer has the story. Some quotes:COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio is open for business. That...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Former two-term Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith is making a name for himself as New York's deputy mayor" [Updated]
That is the headline from a still-available Indy WRTV13 story less than two months old, which reported:He's working to help...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Illness may delay IURC ethics hearings"
So reports the Indianapolis Star's John Russell in this interesting story....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Special judge named in Elizabeth clerk-treasurer case"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 20, 2010, Grace Schneider reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal under the headline:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy
The Gary Post Tribune has two stories today on SB 105 (still not available), "a proposed bill filed last week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy"; and more from the ILB
Updating this important ILB entry from Dec. 18, 2010, which quoted a Dan Carden story in the NWI Times on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake officials still split over insuring sheriff's lawyer "
From the Dec. 24th NWI Times, this story by Bill Dolan that began:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council couldn't...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Mounting State Debts Stoke Fears of a Looming Crisis"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 6th, quoting a NYT story, CNBC is reporting "Wave of Muni Defaults to Spur...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "JUSTICE REINVESTMENT IN INDIANA: Summary Report & Policy Framework"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16th, here are some stories from the weekend: The Dec. 19th (today's) Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Commission will seek your help to draw maps: Citizens group to suggest changes in districts to lawmakers"
Updating this earlier ILB entry from yesterday, Ken Kusmer of the AP reports today:INDIANAPOLIS — A citizen panel backed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Sylvia A. Smith has worked at The Journal Gazette since 1973 and has covered Washington since 1989. She is the only Washington-based reporter who exclusively covers northeast Indiana."
But alas, no more. Ms. Smith writes today at the end of her Sunday column:After about 1,000 Sunday columns for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Commission will seek your help to draw maps: Citizens group to suggest changes in districts to lawmakers"; and some ILB observations
Following up on this ILB entry from yesterday, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reports today on yesterday's redistricting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick filed for bankruptcy Friday"
Sarah Tompkins of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:HAMMOND | Former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Law would let cities declare bankruptcy"; and more from the ILB
Dan Carden of the NWI Times has this important story today -- some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS | Broke local governments could ask...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Commission will seek your help to draw maps: Citizens group to suggest changes in districts to lawmakers"; and some ILB observations
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on redistricting. Some quotes:Legislators and citizens say there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Bills drafts for implementing Criminal Code changes
Updating the earlier ILB entry about today's Criminal Code Evaluation Commission meeting, here are the bill drafts.PD 4074 - the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "JUSTICE REINVESTMENT IN INDIANA: Summary Report & Policy Framework"
Here is what looks to be the short version of the Pew Report. Maureen Hayden of CNHI has this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor, state leaders endorse results of sentencing study"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Governor Daniels this morning held a meeting on the Pew Report and issued a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Pew study results are in
This press release just received from the Gov. office:Tomorrow, 10 a.m. Governor’s Office Governor Mitch Daniels, state legislators and judges,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing with: "Democrats contest White's election: Petition says he is not eligible to be secretary of state" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 10, re the second meeting of the Indiana Recount Commission, this time held in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010
Ind. Law - Are Indiana's car insurance minimums too low?
That is the question explored in this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S. Green....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Three IURC finalists recommended to Gov. Daniels
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Dec. 10th, John Russell of the Indianapolis Star reported Saturday:A nominating committee is recommending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Criminal Code Evaluation Commission to meet Thursday
The Criminal Code Evaluation Commission will be meeting Thursday, Dec.. 16th at 9:30 am in the House Chambers. An earlier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "Democrats contest White's election: Petition says he is not eligible to be secretary of state"
Updating this ILB entry from last Saturday and this entry from last Monday, Dec. 6th on the Indiana Recount Commission's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ethics issue kills a Duke Energy deal on Indiana plant costs"
Updating this ILB entry from late yesterday afternoon, John Russell's report in this morning's Indianapolis Star begins:Upset by a growing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Ethics issue kills a Duke Energy deal on Indiana plant costs"
That is the headline late this afternoon of a story by John Downey in the Charlotte Business Journal. It begins:Duke...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "The U.S. Census Bureau is just days away from releasing data from the decennial census"
Take a look at this video via the Washington Post that explains how the number of representatives per state is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor names former general counsel to head Alcohol and Tobacco Commission"
From a just-issued press release:INDIANAPOLIS (December 9, 2010) – Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Mark Massa as the new chairman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - IURC applicant interviews tomorrow [Updated]
See this Dec. 4, 2010 ILB entry for background. The interviews will be all day tomorrow. The ILB assumes they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Millions of records going digital" in Fort Wayne
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Fort Wayne hopes to spend $250,000 to begin digitizing its millions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "IURC review supports law judge's rulings"
Kudos to the IURC for quickly posting online the materials relating to their internal audit of Duke Energy cases...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "IURC review supports law judge's rulings"
So reports The IndyStar's John Russell about the just-completed internal IURC investigation of Scott Storms' rulings while sitting as ALJ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "School funding hard to figure: FWCS’ budget next year only 54 percent of Indy’s"
In this Dec. 5, 2010 story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reporter Angela Mapes Turner makes a valiant effort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Second-highest paid executive at Duke Energy Corp. has resigned"
Updating this story from yesterday, today's Indianapolis Star has the expanded, front-page story, headed "E-mail scandal topples Duke Energy's James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Changes to death certificate system in Indiana
Recently, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that it was closing its walk-in birth and death certificate services. See...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Mounting State Debts Stoke Fears of a Looming Crisis"
This lengthy story this weekend in the NY Times, reported by Michael Cooper and Mary Williams Walsh, is absolutely frightening....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Democrats contest White's election: Petition says he is not eligible to be secretary of state"
Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star attended yesterday's hearing in the State Office Building...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Second-highest paid executive at Duke Energy Corp. has resigned"
John Russell and Ted Evanoff have posted the story this morning on the Indianapolis Star website. Some quotes:The second-highest paid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Some investigative reporters try to keep tabs on competitors by "FOI-ing other peoples’ FOIs"
This ILB entry from May 23, 2010 quoted a Chicago Sun-Times story:In the name of “transparency,” Mayor Daley on Thursday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Panel whittles list of IURC candidates down to 10"
Not much whittling occurred, however, as the selection commission pared the list from the initial 12 to 10, according to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "More on: "Democrats contest White's election: Petition says he is not eligible to be secretary of state
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 21st, 2010, re Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker's petition with the Indiana Recount...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 04, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Senate Democrats, through their blog, The Briefing Room, have stepped up [Updated]
From a Nov. 17, 2010 ILB entry:Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, the IBJ is now reporting that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Medicaid cuts likely in Indiana: Rising costs could force lawmakers to reduce some services"
According to the schedule of State Budget Committee hearings, yesterday was:8:30-9:00 ICHIA 9:00-9:30 Tobacco Master Settlement Fund (SBA) 9:30-11:30 FSSA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Another amazing IURC / Duke Energy story today; and some ILB observations
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 28, 2010, today's front-page Indianapolis Star story by John Russell is headed: "IURC reassigns...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana budget leaders target prison population reductions"
Supplementing yesterday's entry quoting LCJ coverage, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:During state budget hearings Monday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "South Bend backyard chicken law probably won’t be decided this year"
Adding to the ILB's list of Indiana "chicken underground" entries is this story today from the South Bend Tribune, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "NWI legislator hopes to halt fox, coyote penning with new law"
Kathleen Quillligan of the NWI Times has this story today that begins:A Northwest Indiana lawmaker is working on legislation to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke Energy's Assistant General Counsel, State President Fired Over Hiring Flap"
That is the headline to this story by Sue Reisinger in Corporate Counsel. A quote:In a Nov. 8 filing with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana budget leaders target prison population reductions"
Good story, just posted, by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal. A few quotes:INDIANAPOLIS – State budget leaders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Another amazing IURC / Duke Energy story today
Following on this long list of earlier entries, John Russell reports in a front-page story in the Sunday Indianapolis Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - IN.gov uses ChaCha search, as does Indiana University [Updated]
From the State of Indiana website:Improved Search: IN.gov has partnered with Indiana's ChaCha.com, to combine the best search results from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Richard Lugar: "Charting His Own Course Against Prevailing Winds"
Jennifer Steinhauer's article on Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar, will appear in the Sunday NY Times. A quote:Even after the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Town of Burns Harbor in court against itself Monday"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 17, 2010, Paulene Poparad of the Chesterton Tribune had this new story on Nov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: - Good news from House of Representatives
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 17th, which noted: (a) that although the House has said all committee meeting will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Gov.t. - "Lawmakers’ plate already plenty full"
So opined the Terre Haute Tribune Star in this Nov. 18th editorial:TERRE HAUTE — The legislative session facing the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "E-mails suggest early doubts in IURC ethics case: Messages warned of concerns about Duke's hiring of IURC lawyer"
Another big Indianapolis Star story today, reported by John Russell, on the Duke / IURC connections, adding to this long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney General's Office to defend Prosecutors in suit"
AG Zoeller has just issued this press release, that begins:Standing on the side of law enforcement, the Indiana Attorney General's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "IURC Appointment process differs from most states"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon re the IURC selection process, a knowledgeable attorney reader writes:The Star continues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Continuing saga of politics of trash in Lake county
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 9, which dealt with an executive session meeting of the Lake County Solid Waste...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "IURC Appointment process differs from most states"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 6, 2010, several new items. The Indianapolis Star writes again today, this time via...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Democrats contest White's election: Petition says he is not eligible to be secretary of state"
That is the headline to this Nov. 20th story by Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star. It follows on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Backyard "Chicken Underground" expands to include turkeys
As these ILB entries attest, one of the ILB's favorite entries was this one from Sept. 15, 2009, headed "Chicken...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: - Good news from House of Representatives
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, the IBJ is now reporting that "all Indiana General Assembly committee meetings...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Good news from House of Representatives
From an Indianapolis Star story yesterday:[House Speaker] Bosma said that for the first time all House committee hearings will be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Decisions - The separation of powers, the one subject requirement, and the budget bill, or "Will the Court revamp the process and force the genie back into the bottle?"
Background. On October 20th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in In the matter of A.B., a Child Alleged...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Millions of historic state government documents now accessible online"
CNHI reporter Maureen Hayden has this interesting story, available here via the Terre Haute Tribune Star. It begins:TERRE HAUTE —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: I&M lease fight cost city of Fort Wayne $1.2 million
Fleshing out this Nov. 11th ILB entry quoting a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story on legal and other expenses for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Deficit to rule state hearings on the budget"
Niki Kelly has the report today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The story begins:INDIANAPOLIS – State budget hearings begin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Wrecked police cars and parking meters in Indy
Two interesting stories. "Wrecked cruisers cost city over $2.5M" is the headline to this WTHR13 story by Sandra Chapman that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing with "Porter County cannot leave RDA "
Updating this ILB entry from April 17th, both the Gary Post Tribune and the NWI Times are reporting that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - I&M lease fight cost city of Fort Wayne $1.2 million
So reports Benjamin Lanka today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne spent more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Continuing saga of politics of trash in Lake county
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Marc Chase of the NWI Times reports today in a story headed "Access counselor reaffirms opinion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Former two-term Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith is making a name for himself as New York's deputy mayor"
Kevin Rader has this report at Indy WRTV13. A few quotes from an interesting story:"The issues in Indianapolis and New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Will "social issues" hijack this General Assembly?
Several recent stories offer hints of what may come. Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star had two reports in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State officials repeatedly have rationalized that the best place to find new state regulators is within the ranks of regulated industries"
An editorial today in the Indianapolis Star on the Duke scandal begins:All three people at the center of a scandal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Continuing saga of politics of trash in Lake county
In this ILB entry from Oct. 5th re the Lake County Solid Waste Management District, the NWI Times reported:In April,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke Energy fires its top Indiana officer" [Updated]
In a story posted on the Indianapolis Star website at 5:07 pm, John Russell reports in a story that begins:Duke...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Marion County Prosecutor's office prepares for transition
See the story here from WTHR 13 News. A sample:Thursday morning, Curry met with outgoing Republican incumbent Carl Brizzi to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke CEO denies any inappropriate contact between utility and former regulatory official" [Updated]
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is a report in the LCJ based on Indianapolis Star and AP dispatches. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney is twice a witness to Lake Republican history"
Neat story today in the NWI Times, by Bill Dolan. It begins:SCHERERVILLE | Dennis Stanton, 74, a Schererville attorney, has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Watch Duke Energy this morning before the IURC
From the IURC:The Technical Conference in the Duke Energy proceeding (Cause No. 43114 IGCC4-S1) will be webcast at 9:00 a.m....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Inquiry looms as Charlie White wins secretary of state's job"
Carrie Ritchie has this report on the front page of this morning's Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Questions of alleged voting irregularities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Three health insurance stories of interest
(1) "Insurance 'death spirals' remain full of life: State seems at a loss to keep companies from closing plans, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Town of Cedar Lake urged to opt out of IURC
Carrie Napoleon of the Gary Post Tribune has a story today that puzzles me. Some quotes:CEDAR LAKE -- Resident concern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "An auditor hired by the state Department of Toxicology is reviewing all of the department's drug test results from 2007-09 -- including those used for criminal convictions -- because of concerns about accuracy"
So begins the Indianapolis Star story today reported by Mark Alesia and Tim Evans. This comes after numerous earlier stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Ind. Law - What's happening with fixing the Indiana Code? Part 2
Part 1, posted on Oct. 20th, concluded that after three years there is still no overall plan for successfully...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sports Law - Yet more on: IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach [Updated]
Good news. The ILB has obtained and posted a copy of the 15-page Coach Parkinson employment contract referenced in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State ends food aid for developmentally disabled"
Charles Wilson of the AP has this story this afternoon. A few quotes from the long story:Indiana has quietly ended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Law - What's happening with fixing the Indiana Code? Part 1
Last Friday (Oct. 15th) I posted a brief entry promising to bring ILB readers up to date on the issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. agency paying law firm $5.25M to sue IBM"
Ken Kusmer of the AP has a big story this afternoon (here is the version in the Chicago Tribune) that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. Ethics Chief Pursues Case Against Utility's Assistant General Counsel"
That is the heading to this story today by Sue Reisinger of Corporate Counsel. The story has been reported here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Auditor candidates want you to see what state spends"
Mary Beth Schneider writes today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:No matter which candidate wins the race...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Burns Harbor Town Council approves funds for BZA attorney"
Updating this ILB entry citing the Oct. 14th Chesterton Tribune, Paulene Poparad has a follow-up story in the Oct. 15,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State faces unemployment reckoning"
Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports today:Indiana businesses and state government will soon begin paying millions of dollars in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Burns Harbor Town Council approves funds for BZA attorney"
Paulene Poparad reports in today's Chesterton Tribune: Member Mike Perrine said it was the Burns Harbor Town Council that started...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in serving the remainder of a four-year term on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)
Just released from the Governor's Office:Applications will be accepted today through close of business on November 5. After the close...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA chief Anne Murphy likely leaving
Charles Wilson of the AP is reporting:The Family and Social Services Administration secretary told the commission Thursday that she had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Duke Energy cases to be audited" [Updated]
The Gary Post-Tribune is reporting:The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will conduct an audit of the Duke Energy Indiana cases that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "E-mails show clubby IURC, Duke"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star has an editorial today headed "Ethics are no laughing matter." The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "E-mails show clubby IURC, Duke"
"Clubby" may understate it. John Russell of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy, amazing story today, based on e-mails obtained...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Editorials on IURC firing
Updating this Oct. 6, 2010 entry on the IURC firing, here are two editorials published Sunday, Oct. 10th: Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne Senator's "Indy house is a reclaimed beauty"
The Indianapolis Star's "Homefinder" magazine section today features on the cover and inside a much-illustrated story headed "@Home in Meridian...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 10, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor accepts BMV Commissioner's resignation"
From a press release just issued:This afternoon, Andy Miller resigned effective immediately as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Motor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - 6 News: "BMV Head [allegedly] Arrested On Public Indecency Charge" [Updated]
Here is another headline you don't really want to see. [Updated 10/7/10] Here is the front-page Indianapolis Star story this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Here is a headline you really don't want to see
"Regulators postpone Duke hearing amid scandal" It heads this just-posted IBJ story by Chris O'Malley that begins:The Indiana Utility Regulatory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "IURC Appointment process differs from most states" [Updated]
Tim Evans has this story in the Indianapolis Star today, suggesting that Indiana's utility commissioners might better be elected, or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels fires chairman of utility regulatory agency"
The Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has this coverage today on the IURC firing - the lengthy story begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Governor terminates IURC chairman, issues ethics memo to agency heads"
Supplementing two earlier ILB entries from today, Chris O'Malley of the IBJ is now reporting:Duke Energy Corp. placed Mike Reed,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Governor terminates IURC chairman, issues ethics memo to agency heads"
ILB thoughts: I just took at look at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission re its organization, and read this. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor terminates IURC chairman, issues ethics memo to agency heads"
This was just released by the Governor's office: [emphasis by ILB] Governor terminates IURC chairman, issues ethics memo to agency...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "The Fishers Town Council's actions over the past six months remain in effect even though one of its members moved out of his district, the town attorney said Monday"
That is the lede to this story today by Kevin O'Neal in the Indianapolis Star. More:"For public policy reasons, several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing saga of politics of trash in Lake county
This spring the ILB linked to a NWI Times series on the politics of trash in Lake County. Bringing you...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Fallout from "Consumer group criticizes Indiana regulator's move to Duke Energy"
Updating two earlier ILB entries, from Sept. 24 and Sept. 25, 2010, here are a few quotes from this commentary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 04, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "We can no longer afford tolerating remnants of the spoils system as the necessary cost of our form of government"
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm spoke from the bench at his retirement ceremony yesterday, September 30, 2010. In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - AG Zoeller files brief opposing gay marriage in California
On behalf of the citizens of the State of Indiana, the Indiana Attorney General's office is the lead author on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Fallout from "Consumer group criticizes Indiana regulator's move to Duke Energy"
Supplementing yesterday's ILB entry is a long story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal headed "Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Fallout from "Consumer group criticizes Indiana regulator's move to Duke Energy" [Updated]
Wednesday the Indianapolis Star had this story in its business section -- it begins:A consumer group is raising ethical questions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Group for gay teens sues over denial of license plate: Nonprofit claims BMV's standards violate Constitution"
The ILB has had a long list of entries on issues relating "specialty license plates," such as "God" plates and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sports Law - IUPUI Terminates Contract of Women's Basketball Coach
Here is the news release from the school:IUPUI Athletic Director Michael Moore today announced that the university has terminated without...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Clerk bypasses board to expand early voting: Election Board earlier rejected satellite locations in 2-1 vote"
Bill Ruthhart reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Marion County voters will have two new places where they can cast early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Environment - "Fort Wayne, state in legal spat over asbestos testing: In lawsuit filed last week, city claims IDEM is misperceiving scope of structure demolitions"
Sarah Janssen reported in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Sept. 18th in a story that began:The city is suing the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't - An observation
Interesting how the tables are turning and the traditional media is following stories originated by local bloggers now -- eg....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't - Interesting open records PAC opinion released today re Paul Ogden request of the Marshall County Prosecutor's Office
Here are some quotes from the opinion, which is dated Sept. 7, 2010:Re: Formal Complaint 10-FC-174; Alleged Violation of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Fort Wayne opens books to online scrutiny"
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Fort Wayne residents now have the ability to see exactly how...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Courts - Still more on: "Kansas joins case to head off federal carbon regulation"
Supplementing Wednesday's ILB entry on the amicus brief filed by the Indiana AG in Connecticut v. AEP, and yesterday's ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On"
An eye-opening story today on the front page of the NY Times. And yes, Indianapolis is mentioned several times. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Parking Meters Will Be a Cash Register That Never Stops Ringing for the Vendor"
Over the years, the ILB has had a long list of entries on the privatization of parking meters in Chicago....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Carmel redevelopment no issue"
Chris Sikich reports in the Indianapolis Star:CARMEL, Ind. —Attorney General Greg Zoeller [8/31/10] has issued a nonbinding legal opinion that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - New "Transparency" web site
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courer Journal has a story today headed "New website gives taxpayers a look at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Make a break from prisons"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star today editorializes:If Indiana is out-performing its neighbors when it comes to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Requests from courts are "just one more area that is going to be hard to address during this upcoming long and difficult budget time"
Kathy Kreag Richardson, State Representative District 29, has a column dated August 28th in The Times ("serving Noblesville and Hamilton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "ACLU of Ohio produces major report on prison growth and problems"
In this August 18th ILB entry, I asked what was happening with the Indiana Pew report project. Today Vic Ryckaert...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Show us the IPS numbers"
Last year this time the ILB had several entries under the heading "The Indianapolis Public School Board adopted the district's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 28, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Northwest Indiana corruption thrives in Chicago's shadow: Nearly 50 officials have been sent to prison in the last decade in neighboring Lake County "
Read the story by Andy Grimm in the Chicago Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Nursing homes dodge scrutiny: Attorney general has filed 6 complaints out of 300 cases in past 5 years"
Another long investigative story posted today (from the Sunday paper) by the Indianapolis Star team of Heather Gillers and Tim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - July Unemployment Rates by State
New, from Sara Murray of the WSJ. Has a chart you can sort - Indiana is one of 11 states...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Special judge named in Elizabeth clerk-treasurer case"
Grace Schneider reported Aug. 18th in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins:A judge decided Wednesday to transfer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Some States Are Lacking in Health Law Authority"
Updating this ILB entry from August 15th, here is a press release from HealthCare.gov, which is "A federal government Website...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - " What the heck just happened to Howard County? Officials explain how Chrysler and GM low-balled local taxpayers by exploiting state law"
Interesting story today in the Kokomo Perspective, although I don't claim to understand it all....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "New Albany City Council pay resolution questioned: Salary of elected officials can’t be lowered according to attorney general's opinion" [Updated]
Daniel Suddeath reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:According to an official opinion rendered by former Indiana Attorney General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "ACLU of Ohio produces major report on prison growth and problems"
This item from Sentencing Law & Policy Blog may be of interest to those interested in Indiana's prison overcrowding and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: ND Judge rules LaPorte must replace crumbling sidewalks
Updating these ILB entries from Jan. 1, 2010 (including a link to the opinion) and Jan. 6, 2010, Stan Maddux...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Law - "Republicans challenge Collins being on [Howard County] ballot"
From a lengthy story yesterday by Tim Turner of the Kokomo Perspective:Politicking by Howard County Republican Party chairman Craig Dunn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "The Indianapolis Public School Board adopted the district's $448 million budget this week, but don't ask board members for too much detail -- they never saw the actual budget before voting on it"
That headline is from an August 30, 2009 ILB entry. Take a look. Now read this item from Abdul Hakim...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor says it has "serious concerns" about Duke Energy Indiana's construction of 630-megawatt coal gasification facility at Edwardsport
Here is the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) press release from August 9, 2010. Some quotes:Duke Energy Indiana's construction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Neighbors who fought a rezoning request this month to allow for heavy industrial use of property near the planned Hoosier Heartland Corridor are upset that they were late learning about the plans."
So begins a long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Dorothy Schneider, headed "Case puts focus on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Some States Are Lacking in Health Law Authority"
So report Robert Pear and Kevin Sack in this August 14th NY Times story. Some quotes:WASHINGTON — Faced with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ind. Law - "Maybe elected city leaders now realize they could have helped the situation months and months ago if they simply took a stand regarding Wilder instead of sitting on their hands."
Until now, the most recent ILB entry on Peggy Wilder was this one from June 17, 2010, quoting a report...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indy's traffic lights will soon be greener"
Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star reports today on Indianapolis' switch to LED traffic lights. A quote:The city is replacing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Ominous news, if true
From Sunday's NY Daily News, an article by professors Eileen Norcross and Todd Zywicki that is headed "How public worker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Encourage CAFOs, penalize small farmers and meat processors?
This ILB entry from March 13, 2010 began:Doesn't seem right. At my local farmer's market this winter every third...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Indiana seeks to grow health plan once thought doomed"
As I read Ken Kusmer's AP story today, I recalled the great opinion column May 30th, 2010 by Lesley Stedman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Budget Chief Tried to Tilt Power to Executive Branch"
This story yesterday by Matt Bai of the NY Times, about current budget chief Peter Orszag, mirrors in some ways...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers warned to prepare now for major health-care changes"
Deborah Yetter of the Louisville Courier Journal reports from the meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The lengthy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State budget makers avoid analyzing cuts"
Here is part of a long letter state Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) wrote for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:I’m a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Environment - More on "Indiana lawmakers were the only ones in the country to take campaign donations from BP last month"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, which focused on NW Indiana legislators, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't - Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission. tweaks wind turbine rules
Justin Mark reports today in a long story in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a long story that begins:After a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana contends IBM welfare work was flawed from the start"
Ken Kusmer of the AP reports this afternoon in a story on the on-going lawsuit in Marion County Superior Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Couple working to preserve Indiana county's records"
While the Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer struggles to find $20,000 to preserve her city's historical records dating back to 1857 (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Another judgment call in question"
That is the headline of this editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:The biggest problem in being stuck with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Preserving Valpo records a labor of love for clerk"
Phil Wieland of the NWI Times has this story today: VALPARAISO | The names have faded into history, and now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 11, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Pulling back the curtain on redistricting"
Transparency in redistricting? Michael McDonald and Micah Altman of the Washington Post have an intriguing column today. Some quotes:Every 10...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Legislature sets summer study committees "
Updating this ILB entry from June 6, 2010, Dorthy Schneider reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Monday, July 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Probe of ex-toxicology chief likely"
Mark Alesia and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have a lengthy, front-page story today continuing a series of Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 05, 2010
Friday, July 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't - Still more on the 476 pages’ worth of detailed budget cuts
Updating this ILB entry from June 26th, an editorial in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Some officials, to their credit, offered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ind. Gov. - "Woman may lose horse because of ordinance in barn"
Incredible! First there was the original story. Here is an AP story, with photo, from June 21, 2010. Some quotes:KOKOMO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lawmaker defends roles on call center Sought welfare site in Marion, in a building he has a stake in"
Updating this ILB entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today building on its Sunday story. It begins:“It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmaker defends roles on call center Sought welfare site in Marion, in a building he has a stake in"
Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this lengthy story today. The detailed and well worth reading...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ind. Law - "Secretary of state could be the key to who controls House"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today about how "The winner of the secretary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Ind. Gov't - More on the 476 pages’ worth of detailed budget cuts [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, several reporters have reviewed the information in yesterday's data dump by the Governor's office....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Indiana GOP senators are asking Mitch Daniels to create a state budget 'transparency website.'"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Governor has now issued a response to Senator Simpson's request. Late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana faces $1.2M food stamp sanctions from feds"
Here is the AP story by Ken Kusmer, as it appears in the Bloomberg Business Week - Some quotes:The federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana GOP senators are asking Mitch Daniels to create a state budget 'transparency website.'"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here are several stories on the topic: "House speaker wants more accessible government data" is reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana GOP senators are asking Mitch Daniels to create a state budget 'transparency website.'"
So writes Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press on Twitter. For background start with this ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Tippecanoe County residents ask for moratorium on wind turbines"
Interesting article today by Dorothy Schneider in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A group of rural Tippecanoe County residents who have lingering...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Online voter registration arrives July 1 "
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:As the Indiana Supreme Court wrestles with accusations that the state's voter ID...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Ind. levee creates flood insurance dilemma"
Howard Greninger reported June 14th in the Terre Haute Tribune Star:A levee that protects residents of West Terre Haute is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Advocates decry cuts to Indiana's home health care program"
Ken Kusmer of the AP has this story in today's Louisville Courier Journal that begins:INDIANAPOLIS -- Advocates say a decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate want the city of Bloomington to think twice about its decision to boycott Arizona businesses because of that state's new Immigration law"
The Chicago Tribune and USA Today have picked up AP reporter Deanna Martin's story today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Special prosecutor appointed on Peggy Wilder issue: Scott County attorney to look into allegations of credit card misuse"
Updating this ILB entry from July 18, 2009, David A. Mann reported in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune on June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - Class action filed re State's failure to timely process unemployment claims
The 12-page complaint, filed yesterday by the ACLU on behalf of John Gorman and those similarly situated, contends:51. As set...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - "State's toxicology department might be better off on its own than under the administration of IU's medical school"
Supplementing these ILB entries from May 13, May 14, and May 29, 2010, that is how this story by Will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Districts' lawsuit may spark political fireworks"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24, 2010, Carrie Ritchie reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Three school districts suing the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 11, 2010
Environment - More on: Gov. Mitch Daniels announces a major land conservation initiative
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, this morning Gov. Daniels announced the second-part of the program. Today's news release begins:SCOTTSBURG,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Environment - Gov. Mitch Daniels announces a major land conservation initiative
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story here. Here is the long news release....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Only one state, Indiana, refused to provide any answers on timeliness despite repeated phone and public records requests"
That quote is from a story today in the Panama City Florida News Herald, reported by Michelle Roberts of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana executive branch budget-cutting secrecy
For background, start with this ILB entry from May 26, 2010, and this follow-up from June 2, 2010. This editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislature sets summer study committees "
Dan Carden reported June 3rd, 2010 in the NWI Times in a story that begins:State legislators will study health care...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Chrysler bankruptcy challenge issue in Treasurer's race
Eric Bradner of the Evansvile Courier & Press reports today in a ong story headed "Chrysler bankruptcy drives Ind. treasurer's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Ind. Law - "Democratic nominee for Lake County assessor soon may learn the outcome of a state investigation into whether she violated state law by holding driver's licenses in both Indiana and Michigan"
Bill Dolan reports for the NWI Times:Both Indiana and Michigan state officials have acknowledged Carol Ann Seaton held a Michigan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - And how did that work out for you?
The award-winning environmental reporter for the Gary Post-Tribune, Gitte Laasby, who has broken many stories (including the BP permits issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Speaker regrets giving governor budget powers " ILB is confused
Updating this ILB entry from May 26, 2010, there are a number of stories today of demands for details of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Harper fights precinct secrecy: Publishes list of officials picking Souder stand-in"
The weekly "Political Notebook" column by Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins today with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "But I'm convinced that Daniels could make this health care law work for Indiana - even if he hates doing it every step of the way"
Great opinion column today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal. After noting that cost estimate for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - Details on the list of Supreme Court potential applicants
Because of interest in the list of "potentials" for the vacancy posted by the ILB yesterday, the ILB has received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Lake judge hyped for Ind. Supreme Court"; More
That is the headline to this story by Susan Brown in today's NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | The word...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels sets 3rd district special election for same day as general election
No surprises here. In a press release just issed Gov. Daniels announces:INDIANAPOLIS (May 28, 2010) – Governor Mitch Daniels said...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010
Ind. Law - More on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
This ILB entry from April 4, 2010, gives the history of this requirement. On May 26, 2010, Amanda Iacone had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "French Lick town council allows golf carts but no mules"
From the Bloomington Herald-Times today, this story ($$):FRENCH LICK — The minutes of the May 3 French Lick town council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Environment - EPA: IDEM must change either Water Board law or general permit process
The Indiana Manufacturers Association yesterday informed its members about an issue that is taking shape at IDEM:For some time EPA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Speaker regrets giving governor budget powers " ILB is confused
Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times that House Speaker Pat Bauer is having regrets:Call it a case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Limit on prison visits angers South Bend family"
Alicia Gallegos reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:SOUTH BEND — When Sam Dickens' son...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Sylvia Smith Gets Souder Exclusive Interview"
Updating this ILB entry from May 21st, here is Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Washingon editor Sylvia Smith's lengthy exclusive interview...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "FSSA disclosure, transparency, evaluation must be priorities"
State Rep. Gail Riecken, District 77, Evansville, has a long opinion column today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana residents can apply online to become notaries"
From the AP:People who want to become notaries public in Indiana can now receive training and apply for state commissions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Sylvia Smith Gets Souder Exclusive Interview"
Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne Observed has this entry this morning, with a tribute to the capabilities of the highly-respected...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - What happens with Souder's constitutents and staffers, while the office is vacant?
Supplementing yesterday's entry about the timing of the special election, Sylvia Smith, Washington editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Special election to run $500,000, unless it’s in fall" [Updated]
This story by Benjamin Lanka in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette looks at the options re the timing of filling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "LaPorte turns to Supreme Court for tax help"
Stan Maddux of the South Bend Tribune reported May 18, 2010 in a story that gives an overview of several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Twenty special funds diverted in crisis [Updated]
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today on the Governor's plan to divert dedicated funds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - A quite long NYT story on WellPoint
The NY Time's Sunday business section has a lengthy story today by Reed Abelson headlined "A Scrappy Insurer Wrestles With...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Health care law will cost Indiana $3.6 billion over 10 years, actuary says"
Updating this ILB entry from May 13, 2010, this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headed "An unrealistic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels trapped by spinning agency fix as both flop, solution"
Eric Bradner has this thoughtful analysis piece today in the Evansville Courier & Press. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The dueling lawsuits...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "St. Joseph County officials to rethink proposed code ordinance"
Erin Blasko reported in yesterday's South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND – Concerned it has become too broad in scope, county officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on the IBM-FSSA contract
I've been looking online for the IBM-FSSA contract, entered into, I believe, in Dec. 2006. I haven't located it. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Health care law will cost Indiana $3.6 billion over 10 years, actuary says"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press goes beyond the report and takes what looks to be a balanced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "History of the IBM deal with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration"
Supplementing this ILB entry posted earlier today, which includes links to the lawsuits, the Indianapolis Star has posted a very...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Welfare modernization critics see progress: State system's chief credited with tremendous leap forward"
This ILB entry from yesterday, and earlier entries, discuss the post-IBM Indiana welfare system. Today Mary Beth Schneider of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Attorney for East Chicago nets big contract "
Updating this ILB entry from May 3, 2010, Steve Zabroski reports in the NWI Times:The take-home car is out, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Welfare modernization critics see progress: State system's chief credited with tremendous leap forward"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports this morning:INDIANAPOLIS – The Family and Social...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "For WellPoint, Math Error Spurs More Scrutiny "
Updating this ILB entry from May 6, 2010, yesterday's NY Times had an editorial headed "The Anthem Saga," that includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Job seekers tap library computers in droves"
Updating this ILB entry from May 3rd, about the importance to users of the Lake County Public Library system, Vic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Welfare modernization critics see progress: State system's chief credited with tremendous leap forward"
Eric Bradner reported May 9th in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — Four months into a pilot program intended to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Valpo developing new wind turbine regulations"
Phil Wieland reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Residents interested in casting their electric bill's fate to the winds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Ordinance Allowing Chickens in Bloomington Neighborhoods Producing Good Results"
Our most recent "urban chickens" entry was this one from April 13, 2010. Now this May 7, 2010 story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 09, 2010
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "For WellPoint, Math Error Spurs More Scrutiny "
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Daniel Lee has this story today in the Indianapolis Star headed "States urged to recheck WellPoint...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "For WellPoint, Math Error Spurs More Scrutiny "
Recall that at the same time California's governor was vocally protesting his state's 39% WellPoint rate increases. there was little...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "IBM bills state $125 million"
Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, quoting stories in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the same paper today has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Promises with a Price: Public Sector Retirement Benefits"; Indiana impacts
Updating this Feb. 22, 2010 ILB entry on the Pew Report, here is a report from the Center for State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Job seekers tap library computers in droves"
Chelsea Schnieder Kirk reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:Most Sundays, the line in front of Central Library in Merrillville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney for East Chicago nets big contract "
Steve Zabroski reports today in the NWI Times:EAST CHICAGO | The struggling city's top lawyer -- who also is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - PAC opinion on access to certain IDEM records
For several years the ILB wrote of concerns about potentially "secret dockets" in Indiana -- appeals which were not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "IBM bills state $125 million"
Angela Mapes Turner reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a long story that begins:IBM Corp. claims Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor: Bankruptcy law needed in case cities fail "
Jon Seidel of the Gary Post Tribune has this report this morning. Some quotes from the long story:Gov. Mitch Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 01, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on cell phones in prison
Earlier this month the ILB has two stories (4/15/10 and 4/20/10) headed "Federal prosecutors: inmate ran Indiana drug ring from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Did IPS violate open meetings law re video recordings?
No, not under the current law, according to this Formal Opinion 10-FC-80 issued by the state Public Access Counselor::Under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Brizzi spokesman quits after DUI arrest"
In this ILB entry from March 31st, the ILB found it notable that the Indianapolis Star reported: "Brizzi's office would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data"
Updating this ILB entry from April 16, 2010, which reported that Indiana was among those rated "F" by the U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Trustee spend $20,000 to defend $758 decision"
Updating these ILB entries from March 25 and March 29, 2010, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Washington Township...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Federal prosecutors: inmate ran Indiana drug ring from prison
Updating this ILB entry from April 15th, Lisa Trigg reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Marshall County to raise the fee for commercial wind farm permits from $50 to $20,000
Virginia Rainsbottom reports in the South Bend Tribune: PLYMOUTH — Wind farms have begun appearing in Benton and White counties...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on "Porter County cannot leave RDA "
Updating this ILB entry from April 15, 2010, Bob Kasarda reported yesterday in the NWI Times in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data"
Indiana Legislative Insight's upcoming issue includes this item:In Following The Money: How The 50 States Rate In Providing Online...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Federal prosecutors: inmate ran Indiana drug ring from prison
Charles Wilson of the AP has a brief story, which I expect will be expanded later: INDIANAPOLIS — Nineteen people...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Batesville City Council Says No To Golf Carts On Streets"
WRBI Country 103.9 reported yesterday:You won’t be seeing golf carts on city streets in Batesville. Batesville City Council had asked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Porter County cannot leave RDA "
Updating this ILB entry from April 10th, Jeff Schultz reported yesterday in the Chesterton Tribune:The Porter County Council has announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ind. Law - Still more on: "The politics of trash" in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Marc Chase and Christine Kraly of the NWI Times today have a third long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Trial court rules Jeffersonville owes sewer plant operator $584,000"
Updating this most recent ILB entry, from Jan. 27, 2009, headed "City water and sewer contracts to be put up...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Chicken Underground" has not yet reached the City of Washington Indiana
As these ILB entries attest, one of the ILB's favorite entries was this one from Sept. 15, 2009, headed "Chicken...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "The State of America's Libraries"
Just released, a 66-page report by the Amercian Library Association on the state of America's libraries. A quote from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Who's on your ballot?
Updating this ILB entry from April 11, 2010, Nick Fankhauser, Chair of the Union Co. Election Board, writes re this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Who's on your ballot?
Use this Indiana Election Division webpage to find out who is on your ballot for the May primary, and what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Porter County cannot leave RDA "
Bob Kasarda expands his NWI Times story from yesterday, and includes a link to the April 9, 2010 11-page order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State PAC may be asked to sort out South Bend school board fight"
Joseph Dits and Margaret Fosmoe have this story in the South Bend Tribune:Should the South Bend Community School Corp. board...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "State Panels Prove Resilient to Budget Pruning"
Interesting article by William Yardley in the NY Times today, applicable to Indiana as well as other states. It begins:Financially...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"
Amanda Iacone reported April 3, 2010 in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County commissioners approved an ordinance Friday touted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Ind. Law - "Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client"
That is the headline to a lengthy special report by Cory Schouten of the Indianapolis Business Journal. Some quotes from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Disputed welfare practices don't hold up in court" [Updated]
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on recent state court challenges to welfare practices. His...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Ind. Courts - "New law alters felons' 'credit' for time served"
Actually it is a 2008 law, but, according to a quote in Lydia X. McCoy's important story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Environment - More on: "Is Tippecanoe County next for wind farms?"
Updating this ILB entry from March 26, 2010, Dorthy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today under the headline:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Brizzi spokesman quits after DUI arrest"
From the brief story today in the Indianapolis Star:Brizzi's office would not divulge his salary.Strange, this salary data is public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "$700 million doesn't buy quality"
The Indianapolis Star has a strong editorial today that begins:As state officials express worry over Indiana's future regarding Medicaid under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Ind. Gov't. - Indy Star posts latest database of state employee salaries
Updating this ILB entry from March 23, 2010, which revealed that House Speaker Pat Bauer earned $63,023 last year as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Trustee spend $20,000 to defend $758 decision"
Updating this ILB entry from March 25, 2010, see this editorial today in the Indianapolis Star, headed "Costly result of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Ind. Gov't - State reclassifying special-needs foster children as children without special needs, to save money
Charles D. Wilson and Carly Everson of the AP have the report today. Some quotes from the long story:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Trustee spend $20,000 to defend $758 decision"
Here are some quotes from a story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Heather Gillers:Washington Township has spent about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Law - "Kentucky lawmakers ask for gun ban in Capitol"; what about Indiana?
Via the Lexington Herald-Leader: FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Some lawmakers are pressing for a ban on people carrying guns into the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Environment - More on: Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19, 2010, 6News Indy, which broke the story, had an update this evening:LAFAYETTE, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Indy Star posts latest database of state employee salaries
Access it here. But be aware that it can be misleading. For instance, if you look for the salary of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Elkhart police are shocked, shocked, to find chickens in the city
"More than 40 chickens discovered within Elkhart city limits" was the headline to this story March 17th by Ed Ernstes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Police charge too much for incident reports; ILB asks what about crash reports?
Updating this ILB entry from May 24, 2009, which is worth reading again, today Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Public records that might forever remain in the dark"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has another Sunshine Week report today, this one by Jeff Wiehe. A few quotes:Except for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't - "Indiana will make each license plate unique"
Well, I didn't know that! Mary Beth Schneider reports today in the Indianapolis Star:In the past, the Bureau of Motor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's Jump in inmates is biggest in U.S: State prison population rose 5.3 percent last year"
In this ILB entry from Sept. 7, 2009, headed "More on 'Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Porter jail seeks more money for fed prisoners"
$30 a day, $40 a day, or $50 a day for housing federal or state prisoners? The question was explored...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana gets an F for public access"
It is Sunshine Week again, and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is running a four-part series. Today Dan Stockman has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Encourage CAFOs, penalize small farmers and meat processors?
Doesn't seem right. At my local farmer's market this winter every third stand seems to be selling locally produced meat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: HEA 1491, vetoed last year, is on today's House calendar
As the ILB reported yesterday morning, HEA 1491 from the 2009 regular session, which would abolish merit selection of St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Building a picture out of a million brush strokes
Updating the entries on my Twitter idea for following the end of this 2010 General Assembly from March 8th and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: According to new report, Counties could save cash with vote centers
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 31, 2010, this from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazettethat begins:Legislators’...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Several Republicans thrown off Allen County ballot"
Laura Donaldson reported yesterday:FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCetner) - Several republicans are now removed from the 2010 Allen County ballot....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Cass County ballots to change: Candidates will be rotated"
Jennifer Tangeman reports today in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune:Candidates will be listed on the ballot differently for this primary election. Rather...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Building a picture out of a million brush strokes
So how is my Twitter idea for following the end of this 2010 General Assembly working out so far? It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Going to the mat over money "
Jake Grovum, in an excellent "special" to Stateline.org, writes today:In the final days of Minnesota’s legislative session last year, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Building a picture out of a million brush strokes
The last days of a legislative session are the time when those on the outside, and many of those on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Sign rules stump candidates: City attorney hopes to issue letter to clarify problematic ordinance"
Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune:If a city passes an ordinance and no one enforces it, does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - David Pippen named Gov. Daniels' general counsel
David Pippen, Governor Daniels' policy director for environment and natural resources for the past two years, will become his general...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Districts' lawsuit may spark political fireworks"
Andy Gammilland Bill Ruthhart have a lengthy front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star about a law suit filed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Promises with a Price: Public Sector Retirement Benefits"; Indiana impacts
"Promises with a Price: Public Sector Retirement Benefits" is the title to a new 73-page study released by the PEW...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Governor names Carolene Mays to IURC
Here is Governor Daniels' Feb. 18, 2010 press release. Ms. Mays' appointment will be effective March 8, which is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Environment - Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home
6News Indy had this story last evening:NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- An Indiana lawmaker has pledged to investigate how a New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Ohio federal court throws out Ohio reolving door law intended to limit legislators and staff
A federal district court in Ohio, part of the 6th Circuit, on Feb. 17th, permanently enjoined enforcement of an Ohio...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Senator Riecken's FSSA oversight bill still has chance"
So reports Eric Bradner today in the Evansville Courier & Press, in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Gail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 18, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Evan Bayh will not seek reelection
Details of announcement to follow. Here from 6News at 10:48:INDIANAPOLIS -- Sen. Evan Bayh will announce Monday that he will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Former treasurer's theft case dropped: Court rules 712 pieces of evidence inadmissible; civil case pending"
That is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Lydia X. McCoy....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis losing out on $1M in parking fines"
WISHTV 8 reports this evening:Thousands of parking tickets each year in Indianapolis go unpaid-- a problem that the city has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ind. Gov't - AG Zoeller hires former AG Carter to arbitrate tobacco deal for State
The Jan. 25, 2010 issue of the weekly newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight (subscription only, used with permission) contained a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, February 08, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Reader baffled by AG Zoeller's reported affirmance rate on criminal appeals [Updated]
In this entry from Jan. 29, 2010, the ILB linked to two press releases of Attorney General Greg Zoeller. announcing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 08, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "City could expand gun owners' rights"
Apparently our Indianapolis Parks are so dangerous some city council members believe carrying guns in city parks should be permitted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - According to new report, Counties could save cash with vote centers
An AP story in the NWI Times this afternoon begins:INDIANAPOLIS | A new report says all 92 Indiana counties could...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Embraces Tax Caps Despite Hit to City Services "
That is the headline to a long story in the Jan. 30, 2010 WSJ, reported by Amy Merrick. It begins:ndiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ind. Gov't - "Mistake found on Indiana tax form"
John Paul of WSBT-TV South Bend reports:SOUTH BEND ‒ There are a lot of details to pay attention to when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State will pilot new welfare application system in Evansville area"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13, 2009, Ken Kusmer of the AP reports today in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ky., Ind. appliance rebate plans approved"
The ILB concluded this December 11, 2009 entry with:So Hoosiers who have been holding off on buying a new dishwasher,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Geographic Distribution of Per Capita Net Tax Payments"
An editorial today in the Indianapolis Star points to a report of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute. The editorial begins:Imagine...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Harold Holzer and the closed Lincoln Museum
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 9, 2009, the Indiana Museum announces today in a press release:INDIANAPOLIS - One of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - V. Sue Shields appointed to Indiana Gaming Commission
Gov. Daniels this morning announced his appointment of the highly-regarded former jurist, V. Sue Shields (Noblesville), retired federal magistrate judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Ind. Gov't. - "Sex abuse high at 13 juvenile centers" Pendleton highest in nation [Updated]
Devlin Barrett of the AP has the story on the Washington Post website. A few quotes:WASHINGTON -- A government study...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 07, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Environment - "IDEM fills long-vacant chief-of-staff post, denies agency shakeup"
So reports Chris O'Malley of the Indianapolis Business Journal today, supplementing this Gary Post Tribune story from Jan. 2nd, 2010,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Two suits over DCS cuts in subsidies to be linked in federal court"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 25, 2009 headed "Foster care payments cut by 10 percent," Tim Evans reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 03, 2010
Friday, December 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Foster care payments cut by 10 percent"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 6th, Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star reported yesterday, Dec. 24th:Planned 10 percent cuts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 25, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "BMV relaxes on Secure ID: Federal rules not in force"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 15th, headed "Move to National ID Cards Delayed," Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "What St. Vincent Health paid to sponsor school stadium is trade secret" [Updated]
That is the headline to this story today by Mark Ambrogi of the Indianapolis Star. The ILB was unable to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Animal Control Board meetings to be televised: Mayor overrules the chairman of the Animal Control Board"
From Heather Gillers story today in the Indianapolis Star:Public access television cameras will be invited back into Animal Control Board...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Move to National ID Cards Delayed"
The ILB has had a number of entries on the Real ID program, particularly in reference to the new requirements...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State will pilot new welfare application system in Evansville area" [Updated]
Supplementing a long story today by Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press, featuring Anne Murphy of the FSSA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Steering a new course: FSSA leader garnering praise for tough first year"
A long story today by Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press, featuring Anne Murphy, head of Indiana's human...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Daniels appoints child services ombudsman
Updating this ILB entry from Nov 13, 2009, Tim Evans reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the heading "New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Ind. Law - "Proposed property tax caps won't prevent increases in bills" [Updated]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Louisville Courier Journal must-read column for Sunday, Dec.13:INDIANAPOLIS — As lawmakers begin debating a proposed constitutional amendment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Filed State Amicus Briefs 2009 AG Zoeller"
I'm in the process of updating the Table, "Filed State Amicus Briefs 2009 AG Zoeller", available here, and always available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Ky., Ind. appliance rebate plans approved"
From a long report by Jere Downs in the Louisville Courier Journal:Kentuckians and Hoosiers replacing their appliances with energy-efficient models...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Fort Wayne cuts loose 1 of 2 gambling lobby firms"
Wednesday Niki Kelly reported in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that began:INDIANAPOLIS – Prospects for casino gambling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Harold Holzer and the closed Lincoln Museum
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 4, 2009, where Mr. Holzer is quoted in this Q&A:How does the museum closure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Foster care payments cut by 10 percent"
So reported Niki Kelly yesterday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – State officials on Friday announced 10 percent cuts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 06, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Post-IBM welfare process cloudy"
Updating this Oct. 23rd ILB entry quoting a story from Mary Beth Schneider's report in the Indianapolis Star on that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 06, 2009
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Ind. Courts - More questions on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open Dec. 1st
This is the third ILB entry this week on the new "court." The most recent earlier entry, from Dec. 2nd,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 05, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Federally Created Entities: An Overview of Key Attributes"
This just-posted (but dated Oct. 2009) report of the federal GAO caught my eye because of the recurring Indiana issues...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Follow-up on "Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting Prisons"
Following up on this list of earlier ILB entries, the Sentencing Law & Policy Blog yesterday pointed to a Harvard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Critics say FSSA offices fail to offer voter registration forms"
This Feb. 2, 2009 ILB entry quoted from an Indianapolis Star story that began:When low-income Hoosiers turn to state social-services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, the Richmond Palladium-Item has an editorial today headed "Lawmakers must fund advocates for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Gambling panel's findings are near: No bills planned for 2010 session"
That is the headline to this story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Lean times pressure Indiana's lawmakers Excess is out, pinching pennies is in"
That is the headline to this story today by Ed Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press, that begins:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ex-Town of Chesterfield Employees Accused Of Siphoning Town Funds " [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 24th, Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star-Press has a long story today headlined "Chesterfield...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Adult businesses back on agenda" for New Haven
Litigation involving the City of New Haven and Flying J has been the subject of a number of ILB entries...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State audits, slams Lake County books"
A long story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, reported by Andy Grimm, begins with this:CROWN POINT -- State auditors had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Ex-Town of Chesterfield Employees Accused Of Siphoning Town Funds "
Here is the story from last evening's Indy 6 News: Five former employees of the town of Chesterfield in Madison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Tippecanoe County Assessor's "software plea rebuffed"
From the Lafayette Journal Courier today, this story by Dorothy Schneider:The Tippecanoe County commissioners denied a request from county assessor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State government began laying off employees today in order to cut costs"
Updating this ILB entry from Friday the 13th, Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has a story headed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Cap n’ Cork owner sues state over wine laws"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – For more than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Late tax bills force counties to borrow millions"
Mike Smith of the AP has this long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly every Indiana county has failed to send...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't - Access to Power: How lobbyists buy legislators' time and attention
Many Indiana papers today have stories and editorials on lobbying and legislative eithics, including:Gary Post Tribune - "Reaction to reform...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels appoints child services ombudsman
From the press release:INDIANAPOLIS (November 13, 2009) – Governor Mitch Daniels has named an Indianapolis woman with more than 25...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State government began laying off employees today in order to cut costs"
"Indiana state workers get layoff notices" is the headline to this just-posted Friday the 13th story by Mary Beth Schneider...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "I&M fight costs Fort Wayne $300,000 for lawyers"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, whose story is quoted in this ILB entry from Nov. 7th, today has an editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't - Yet more on: "State no longer holds all cards"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 5th, editorials in two papers today don't accept that the gambling industry in Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "Keeping track of sex offenders is not easy"
I thought this was a great story in the Nov. 6th Greene County Daily World, reported by Anna Rochelle. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Ind. Law - "I&M fight costs Fort Wayne $300,000 for lawyers"
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:Fort Wayne has paid nearly $300,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't - Still more on: "State no longer holds all cards"
On Sept. 13th Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a lengthy story on what l noted in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Dispute about lowering twp. trustee salary in northern Indiana township
The Kankakee Valley Post-News (Newton-Jasper counties) had a story last week by Cindy Ward headed "Board president tries to reduce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Jeff steel plant fined $240,000 for violations found after worker died"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, Chris Sikich reported in the Indianapolis Star Oct. 30th:The Indiana Department of Labor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 01, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Following up on "Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting Prisons"
This ILB entry from Sept. 5th quoted stories from the WSJ and the LA Times titled, respectively, "Lights Out at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Judge pushes Indiana on welfare debate: Action comes just days after governor fired vendor from $1.34 billion contract."
Here is a long story from the AP's Ken Kusmer that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge has ordered Indiana's partially...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Jeff steel plant fined $240,000 for violations found after worker died"
Harold J. Adams reports in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins:Steel Dynamics, the Jeffersonville steel processing plant,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Briefs in Foundations of East Chicago v. City of East Chicago and the Attorney General of Indiana
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 22, and this one from June 29th, here is what we have now: Brief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Star editorializes against redrawing Indy maps based on the 2000 census
The headline to the editorial is "Power play for political purposes." It reads:Republicans on the City-County Council appear ready to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Welfare officials to reveal post-IBM process" [Updated]
That was the headline to Mary Beth Schneider's report in the Indianapolis Star this morning. This afternoon she reports under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 23, 2009
Ind. Law - "Some fear charter schools may become sports powers"
Note the heading. Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star had this lengthy story Oct. 1 that may prove to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Welfare officials to reveal post-IBM process"
Mary Beth Schneider reports in the Indianapolis Star:The State Budget Committee, a bipartisan panel of state representatives and senators, will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 23, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Although "State will cancel its $1.34 billion contract with IBM", concerns also expressed about ACS
Updating earlier ILB entries, see AP's Ken Kusmer reported late today -- here is a sample:Rep. Peggy Welch, a Bloomington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't - "Indiana, IBM Welfare Dispute May Not Be Over"
So reported Norman Cox in this Channel 6 News story last evening....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on "State will cancel its $1.34 billion contract with IBM and other vendors to automate the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 17th, Angela Mapes Turner had this valuable story Sunday in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Re: "Where does Wishard's money come from?"
The ILB does not intend to start covering the Wishard rebuilding issue, but the front-page story by Daniel Lee in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Restoring equity: Two-year budget misses mark on school funding"
Yesterday the ILB posted this South Bend Tribune story headed "Middlebury schools to sue over funding formula." The ILB has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "State will cancel its $1.34 billion contract with IBM and other vendors to automate the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits" [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star editorializes today on the contract cancellation:Large, troubling questions remain about the fate of a public assistance system...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Middlebury schools to sue over funding formula"
Ed Ernstes of the South Bend Tribune reported Oct. 14th:Each year, schools across Indiana count on money from the state....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State will cancel its $1.34 billion contract with IBM and other vendors to automate the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, the Washington Post has posted the AP report by Ken Kusmer -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State will cancel its $1.34 billion contract with IBM and other vendors to automate the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits"
Channel 6 News has the report. [More at 4:15 PM] Here, from the just issued press release:INDIANAPOLIS (October 15, 2009)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Computer problems in Virginia sound somewhat familiar
From the June 30th Washington Post, a story by Anita Kumar that begins:RICHMOND, June 29 -- Lawmakers are starting to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "The driver's license is now the primary form of identification"
Updating this ILB entry from August 14th, Dave Hawk reports in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - The Indiana Bureau...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Ind. Law - "Jeff Council takes steps to revise sex offender ordinance"
The Louisville Courier Journal has this story today by Chris Quay:The Jeffersonville City Council took preliminary steps on Wednesday night...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Sex offenders vacating LaSalle Hotel "
Don't miss this story by Susan Brown in the NWI Times. Some quotes:HAMMOND | Law enforcement officers have notified 12...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - State lets billboard inventory slide, may lose federal funds
A long story on this by Jon Seidel today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Here are a a few quotes:[T]he Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 05, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Harold Holzer and the closed Lincoln Museum
The ILB has a number of entries on the closing of the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne and the eventual...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana plan would pull WorkOne staff from Elkhart libraries"
Back in January of this year the ILB had a number of entries under the heading "Libraries are overwhelmed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - State archives still waiting for new roof
In 2005 I wrote an article for Res Gestae titled "Indiana appellate court records – how accessible?" From p. 4:Skipping...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Amicus brief authored by Indiana filed in Hemi Group, LLC v. City of New York
On August 7th, the ILB's entry headed "Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?" ,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "Requests for retroactive property tax exemptions threaten county budgets"
Adding to a number of stories from papers around the state (see below), each adding more information, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 03, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Victims still waiting for help Thousands of claims for aid from state sit unpaid"
This is the third entry the ILB has posted on the state crime victims' fund. The first came from a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 02, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: $40 million spent since passage of 2007 law meant as a bridge to help retired legislators and state employees until they qualify for Medicare
This ILB entry from May 31st gives essential background to today's story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Jeffersonville's sex offender law could get update"
Updating earlier ILB entries mentioning the Jeffersonville sex offender ban, today David Mann of the Jeffersonville News & Tribune reports:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Daniels' welfare privatization: Too big to fail? Shouldn't we be working on a Plan B?
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 22nd, a number of stories today cover yesterday's testimony of Family and Social Services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - State funding now follows the student, and this makes a big difference
"More students are crossing district lines: Families take advantage of change in state law that slashed cost of attending another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Panel ponders nuclear plant rates: Utilities want to charge customers from project onset"
Updating these two entries (9/13 and 9/14) on the then-upcoming meeting of the legislative Regulatory Flexability Committee, Niki Kelly of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State official linked to sex calls resigns"
Mark Alesia just posted this story in the Indianapolis Star website:Gary Wilfert, senior state steward of the Indiana Horse Racing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Daniels' welfare privatization: Too big to fail? Shouldn't we be working on a Plan B?
From a Star story quoted in this ILB entry July 20th:FSSA Secretary Anne Murphy has said that if IBM's service...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "DC's Real-Time Data Program Wins Award"
Kari Lydersen reported in the Washington Post on Sept. 14th:The District of Columbia's real-time city data program and a water...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: AP story features new public access counselor
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Star, which ran the AP story today, includes this sidebar headed "Test your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - AP story features new public access counselor
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 2nd, Keith Robinson of the AP has this story today about new public access...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't - More on: "State no longer holds all cards"
Following up on this ILB entry from Sept. 13th, here is a Sept. 10th story I had missed, by Ian...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Environment - Updating "'Chicken underground' emerges in Indiana"
This Aug. 18th ILB entry quoted by an Indianapolis Star report on citizens "lobbying the Lafayette City Council to allow...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Some upcoming legislative committee meetings
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which focused on issues being examined at the upcoming meetings of the legislative interim Commission on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Some upcoming legislative committee meetings
The Indiana Commission on Courts, a legislative commission, will hold its first meeting this interim on Oct. 1st. The Agenda...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ind. gov't. - Stories about access to information in Fort Wayne
"City eyes court battle for I&M data: Litigation next step in quest for info on utility system, consultant says" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't - "State no longer holds all cards"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy (and oddly unparagraphed) story today on what looks to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Not law but important - "A Virtual Revolution Is Brewing for Colleges"
This article in the Sunday Washington Post, written by Zephyr Teachout, deserves close reading. It begins:Students starting school this year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't - Still more on: "Petitions U.S. Supreme Court, Seeks Equitable Compensation for Indiana Funds Affected by Chrysler, LLC Bankruptcy"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSBlog has this long entry today on the new petition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting Prisons"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 7, Jonathan Saltzman and Peter Schworm of the Boston Globe report today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Terre Haute bans feeding unsterilized cats"
That is the headline to a brief AP story on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon that reports:TERRE HAUTE, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Certainly we haven't heard the last of: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
The headline to Tim Evans' story today in the Indianapolis Star is "New law lets DCS decide out-of-state placements." More...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting Prisons"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 5th, which included this quote:Reporting from Denver - After decades of pursuing lock-'em-up policies,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 07, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ind. Gov't - More on: "Petitions U.S. Supreme Court, Seeks Equitable Compensation for Indiana Funds Affected by Chrysler, LLC Bankruptcy"
Updating this entry from Sept. 4th, "Mourdock again aims at Chrysler: Wants bankruptcy sale re-examined" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Lights Out at the Penitentiary: Strapped States are Shutting Prisons"
Today's Wall Street Journal has this lengthy front-page story by Gary Fields on how many states are now "closing penitentiaries...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 05, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
Courts - EEOC award of nearly $330,000 in damages to a former Marion County chief deputy coroner who claimed reverse discrimination
Jon Murray reported Sept. 2nd in a story that began:The city likely will appeal a federal agency's award of nearly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't - "Petitions U.S. Supreme Court, Seeks Equitable Compensation for Indiana Funds Affected by Chrysler, LLC Bankruptcy"
Updating this earlier ILB entry, here is the press release of Indiana's Treasurer:INDIANAPOLIS (September 3, 2009) – Indiana State Treasurer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana Funds May Not Be Done with Chrysler"
This June 24th ILB entry quoted a Business Week story that began: "Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock is contemplating yet another...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Failed Minn. health software ends up in court "
From the Houston Chronicle, a story by Martiga Lohn begins: ST. PAUL, Minn. — Six years and more than $30...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Ind. Law - "Sex offender ban gains steam"; "The Supreme Court did not provide guidance on this issue . . . by refusing to hear an appeal"
Robert Annis reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Lebanon may follow the lead of several other area municipalities in banning sex...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - New public access counselor, and new head of DFI, named by Governor [Updated]
Here is the press release:Governor Mitch Daniels today named former bank executive David Mills as director of the Indiana Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Could Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley lose her home?"
Nick Werner of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- A dispute over Mayor Sharon McShurley's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Hoosier welfare winners and losers"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a strong editorial today about the state's welfare privatization contract. The long column concludes:USDA,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Local disasters prompt Clark County to seek ideas to back up documents"
From the New Albany News & Tribune:The Clark County Public Records Commission held a meeting Thursday to hear a proposal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "The Indianapolis Public School Board adopted the district's $448 million budget this week, but don't ask board members for too much detail -- they never saw the actual budget before voting on it"
It gets worse. From today's "Behind Closed Doors" column in the Indanapolis Star:The Indianapolis Public School Board adopted the district's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ind. Law - Continuing on with: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"; my thoughts
This week's issue of the highly-respected, subscription-only newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight, includes this story: The Indiana Law Blog points...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Allen County's ordinances online [Updated]
From WOWO 1190 AM:Allen County has teamed up with IPFW's Helmke Library to put the entire county code online. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "St. Joseph County to crack down on homestead exemption cheats"
Troy Kehoe of WSBT 2, South Bend, has this long story today. Here are some quotes:ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Sex Registry Costs Increasing But Can't Be Cut "
That is the headline to this August 26th story by Patrick Fazio, available via MyWabashValley.com:As local governments work to balance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Rockies Express Pipeline apparently reneges on Indiana agreements
As this June 27th ILB entry began:The ILB has posted a number of entries about the construction of the Rockies...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Sex offenders to pay fee in Floyd County"
Chris Morris reports in the Jeffersonville New & Tribune:Sex offenders living in Floyd County will now have to pay a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Problem of junked cars in Sellersburg: Cars on blocks could cost the owner plenty"
Braden Lammers has this report in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes:The town of Sellersburg is cracking down...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Defending city police exhausts legal fund"
Two related stories today from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes from the first, by Benjamin Lanka:Legal costs of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Budget battles not over in St. Joseph County"
Some quotes from about half-way through a story dated Aug. 20th by Troy Kehoe of WSBT.com, South Bend:Juvenile Justice Center...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Public Access Counselor moves on, to Indiana Department of Education; no successor named
Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon:Indiana¹s top public records watchdog is leaving her job to take a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Environment - More on "NW Indiana counties stop residents' wind tower ventures"
Updating this ILB entry from August 15th, which reported that "County ordinances aren't prepared to deal with wind towers and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't - "I-69 project: Can state finish what it started?"
I actually thought the Indianapolis Star was for the currenlty planned I-69 route to Evansville, before it was against it....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Ind. Law - Golf carts update
Starting off with this eye-catching story from the August 15th Gary Post Tribune, reported by Jon Seidel:GARY -- Police arrested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Environment - City of Richmond may soon own contaminated Dana site
Recall these ILB entries from this spring about the Dana site in Angola and how the city was on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 13th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a feature on Janes Payne. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: Governor Daniels eases, somewhat, new BMV license ID requirements [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, that concluded:Okay, this is confusing. If you don't provide the additional identification materials when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 14, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Gaming Commission investigator arrested on theft, forgery and other charges
A brief item in the Indianapolis Star:Vevay -- Indiana State Police have arrested an Indiana Gaming Commission investigator on theft,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Environment - "State recycling panel shocked by $11M transfer" [Updated]
This brief AP story, with no identifications, was posted on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon:Members of a state panel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"
Picking up on this ILB entry from August 10th, where a Court of Appeals opinion pointed out that during the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Governor Daniels eases, somewhat, new BMV license ID requirements
Here are stories today from: The Evansville Courier & Press - Eric Bradner reports:Citing negative backlash after stringent new rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor Daniels eases, somewhat, new BMV license ID requirements
Read this ILB entry from earlier today in conjunction with this ILB entry from June 14th, headed "Obama Administration Plans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels eases, somewhat, new BMV license ID requirements
Responding, perhaps, to complaints such as this letter, quoted in an ILB entry headed "Making Hoosier women jump through hoops...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative resolutions add up: 29 hours spent on such measures"
Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Ripped apart for months,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ind. Gov't - "If there is a default of some kind or a bankruptcy, can Indiana get the toll road back and lease it again?"
That is one of the questions Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette asked Ryan Kitchell, head of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Photos of Logansport State Hospital and other closed mental hospitals nationwide featured in new book
Kevin Lilly reports in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune:Photographer Christopher Payne spent much of his spare time the past seven years traveling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Nine governors, but not Indiana, seek federal help for pork producers
From a report this afternoon by Mike Glover of the AP:DES MOINES, Iowa -- The governors of nine key pork-producing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 07, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?
In this ILB entry from July 27th, I wrote:Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 07, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Making Hoosier women jump through hoops to drive, vote is unfair"
That is the headline to a letter today from Ruth Beeler of Churubusco, published iin the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 06, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Ind. Law - New golf cart law, as amended, may work a hardship on those outside Culver town limits
Here is what Jeff Kenney, Citizen editor, writes in the July 30th Culver Citizen, under the heading "Golf cart conundrum."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Courts - More on: 2nd Circuit Refuses to Block Chrysler’s Sale
Updating this ILB entry from June 5th, today the 2nd Circuit has filed the 53-page opinion to accompany its June...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: State paying millions more to "correct" IBM problems in implementing welfare contract?
Updating this ILB entry from August 2nd, the Evansville Courier & Press has a hard-hitting editorial today headed "Welfare woes."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: IU Law tutition slated to go UP!
Updating this ILB entry from July 9th, Karen Sloan of the National Law Journal reports today that "At public law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 03, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - State paying millions more to "correct" IBM problems in implementing welfare contract?
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries, the AP's Ken Kusmer has a report this afternoon headed "State’s IBM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "FLOYD COUNTY: Officials look to protect important documents"
A story today in the New Albany News & Tribune by Chris Morris:The recent fire at the Madison courthouse not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 01, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Judge rules state workers owed $42 million"
Updating the July 28th ILB entry in the case of Paula Brattain et al v. Richmond State Hospital, et al.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Southern Indiana town may file for bankruptcy protection
Updating this entry from July 27th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports in the Louisville Courier Journal:Georgetown Town Council President Billy Stewart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Judge rules state workers owed $42 million" [Updated]
Here is the 27-page opinion in the case of Paula Brattain et al v. Richmond State Hospital, et al. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Judge rules state workers owed $42 million" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from April 1st, Jon Murray reports this afternoon:A Marion County judge today issued a $42.4 million...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Attorney General Zoeller's office has now completed preparing its response to the ILB's May 19th request:I've...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Interim Legislative Study Committees created
This report in the FWJG yesterday, and this report today by Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier Journal record that:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative budget committee to study IBM's welfare contract performance"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports this afternoon in a story that begins:Legislative leaders voted Monday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Southern Indiana town may file for bankruptcy protection
Appropo of the ILB entry this morning on the Town of Georgetown's financial woes, worth a look is this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Who should decide Indiana's position on national legal issues? Who should know?
Indiana Legislative Insight had this item in this week's edition:The State of Indiana joins 32 other states (California also filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Southern Indiana town may file for bankruptcy protection
Herald J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a lengthy article that begins:Facing a debt of $1.45...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Attorney General contracts with Deborah Daniels for federal lobbying
Indiana Legislative Insight has the story in its subscription-only, July 27th issue. The following is quoted with permission:Deborah Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 25, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ind. Law - "Attorney General Greg Zoeller declares collaborative, statewide foreclosure-prevention efforts are underway"
You may access the press release here. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS – While foreclosures are increasingly causing concern for Hoosier families, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Commissioners Push Sheriff for Implementation of Booking Fee"
Here is a story from WTCA AM 1050, in northern Indiana, and I think this is Marshall County:07/21/09 During the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Proposal to toughen Indianapolis roadside panhandling laws
Dan McFeely reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A growing number of roadside beggars, typically seen at interstate highway ramps and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels' welfare privatization: Too big to fail? Shouldn't we be working on a Plan B?
Updating this ILB entry from July 13th, the Indianapolis Star's Will Higgins has a lengthy story today headlined "Privatizing welfare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Victims still waiting for help Thousands of claims for aid from state sit unpaid" [Updated]
That is the headline to this lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans, Mark Alesia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Before this trigger is pulled," Daniels said, "I want to make sure it's truly necessary and truly required." [Updated]
Updating earlier ILB entries from July 14th and 17th headed "BMV headaches ahead", Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State struggles with medicaid updates"
Braden Lammers of the New Albany News & Tribune had a long and comprehensive report yesterday on the Indiana Medicaid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Special prosecutor appointed on Peggy Wilder issue: Scott County attorney to look into allegations of credit card misuse"
ILB entries from early this year, inlcuded this one from Jan.17 quoting a Louisville Courier Journal story that began:A state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "BMV headaches ahead" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from July 14th, concerning the BMV's new, stringent identification requirements for receiving a new or renewed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana budget cuts film tax credit
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reported yesterday on cutbacks in the Indiana film tax credit program. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ind. Law - The Indiana State Police is NOT seeking to challenge the validity of the state golf cart law
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, a knowledgeable reader has sent a note stating:The Indiana State Police is NOT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "BMV headaches ahead"
On July 9 this ILB posted this story on new requirements for those obtaining or renewing their driver's licenses beginning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Delays hurt plan to link state courts: Millions spent, progress scant, and legislators growing weary"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a great story yesterday that I nearly missed. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Medicaid problems swell in new system"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry quoting stories on the failings of Indiana's welfare privatization effort, an AP story today is subheaded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Medicaid problems swell in new system"
Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this lengthy and detailed report today. Some quotes:Indiana's nearly 2-year-old...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana needs more female legislators
That is the topic of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Indiana’s perennial lackluster showing among...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "BMV announces new security measures"
Updating the story from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star's Jake Grovum reports today on what you will need to renew your...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: IU Law tutition slated to go UP!
Updating this entry the ILB posted yesterday morning, the Indianapolis Star today has a front-page story headed "IU's Maurer School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "BMV announces new security measures"
The Indianapolis Star reports:Getting a new license or renewing an existing one will soon mean bringing in a birth certificate,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State puts IBM on notice over welfare deal"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Will higgins' report today in the Indianapolis Star has this startling information:In January 2007,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - IU Law tutition slated to go UP!
A release from the IU News Room dated July 6 is headed "IU Trustees set July 16 public hearing on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "State puts IBM on notice over welfare deal" [Updated]
The AP is reporting: A top Indiana official says the state's privately run welfare project has so many problems that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Some ideas on improving the legislature"
Matt Tully of the Indianapolis Star today has a column today listing five suggestions for a better-functioning legislature. In brief,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 05, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Injunction against Governor not needed after all, but interesting
On July 1st the ILB quoted from a story in the Anderson Herald Bulletin that:Fearing lawmakers might fail to produce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Law - What about the new budget agreement? What will be in it?
Reports this morning are that a budget agreement may have been reached and that the House and Senate will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Courts - Might Indiana trial courts close after June 30th?
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The region’s five Lake Michigan casinos would go dark, state parks...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on the doomsday scenario -- the failure to pass a budget by July 1st
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Mary Beth Schneider and Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star have a story today headed: "If...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Attorneys dodging Porter County RDA battle"
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, the Chesterton Tribune printed this story June 24th: Porter County Council members who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on the doomsday scenario -- the failure to pass a budget by July 1st
President Pro Tem Long has released two papers that conclude that without a state budget agreement, there is no legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Funds May Not Be Done with Chrysler"
"Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock is contemplating yet another legal challenge to the terms under which Chrysler sped through reorganization." So...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Public parks, private purposes" [Updated]
Andrea Neal, former editorial page editor of the Indianapolis Star, has a definitely worth-reading in full opinion piece today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ind. Law - What's in the Senate budget? [Updated Again]
Yesterday the Senate passed its version of HB 1001 and sent it back to the House. The House can concur...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "New law allows more women to get timely cancer screening," which is an essential prrequisite for participation in the BCCP
Updating this ILB entry from May 13th, where I wrote about the passage of SEA 554, the GAO has today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Improving the child welfare system
Chirs Worden, "a family law attorney and former public defender for parents in CHINS cases before the Marion County Juvenile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorneys dodging Porter County RDA battle"
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:Dan Whitten said political pressure has made it tough for him and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Troubled database delays aid to victims"
Jeff Wiehe reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today:Some victims who’ve applied for money from the state’s Violent Crime...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 21, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't - Senate working on bill to keep state gov't running even without a budget [Updated]
So reports the AP this afternoon, in a brief story that begins:The Indiana Senate is working on a proposal that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Current Insurance Commissioner to head Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
From a news release:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Department of Insurance (DOI) Commissioner Jim Atterholt to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill seeks audit of FSSA modernization" [Updated]
Jake Grovum reports today in the Indianapolis Star:It's been two years since Indiana began an ambitious plan to modernize the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Was Kalispell, Montanna's prospective new city manager, Matt McKillip, reluctant to produce public information while he was mayor of Kokomo, Ind.?"
Remember all the ILB entries in 2006 about a high school student who had to go to court to prevail...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Law - "Government Data and the Invisible Hand"
The article referenced here, about how to use infotech to make government more transparent, is about the federal government, but...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Courts - It's over; Court clears Chrysler sale
Lyle Denniston wrote a few minutes ago at SCOTUSBlog in an entry that begins:Ending four days of intense, round-the-clock and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Courts - More on "Foes of Chrysler deal submit new plea" [Updated again]
Well, after the Indiana "foes of Chrysler deal" submitted a supplemental pleading this morning quoting Fiat as saying that it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Courts - "Foes of Chrysler deal submit new plea"
A new "Supplemental Statement in Support of Stay Application" was filed with the Supreme Court this morning, signed by Thomas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Courts - More takes on the Chryler situation [Updated]
Indianapolis Star business columnist John Ketzenberger has a front-page story today headed "Treasurer bucks critics, crowd: 'I'm not doing this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
Courts - Ginsburg temporarily blocks Chrysler deal [Updated]
So writes Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSBlog, who has been totally on top of all this. But he notes that it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Courts - Solicitor General argues Indiana debt holders issues are out of the reach of the courts
That according to this most recent entry by Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSBlog, which begins:The Obama Administration argued Monday that no...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Court - More about the Indiana Attorney General's entry into the Chrysler case
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, discussing the Indiana Attorney General's entry into the Indiana funds' challenge to the Chrysler...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Courts - Chrysler lender responses now availble
SCOTUSBlog now has posted links to the responses of the defenders of the Chrysler rescue plan to the pleas to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Courts - Update on: Indiana pension funds' application for immediate stay filed with Supreme Court [Updated]
Early this morning, in this ILB entry I noted:[Update at 7:70 am] Perhaps I am wrong, but I don't recall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Courts - "Key points of Chrysler challenge" [Updated]
Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSBlog lists the key points of the Indiana benefit funds’ objection to the Chrysler sale, along with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009
Courts - 2nd Circuit Refuses to Block Chrysler’s Sale
Updating this entry from this morning, Michael J. de la Merced writes late this afternoon in the NY Times:A federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 05, 2009
Courts - More on Indiana's pension funds' involvement in Chrsler bankruptcy
Esmé E. Deprez of Business Week has this long story today. The Gary Post-Tribune had an editorial yesterday headed "State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 05, 2009
Ind. Law - AG finds that a Port Authority seat is a "lucrative office" per the Constitution
Jeff Burton reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Bob Markovich should not hold seats on the Hammond City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 05, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - $40 million spent since passage of 2007 law meant as a bridge to help retired legislators and state employees until they qualify for Medicare
The Indianapolis Star's Behind Closed Doors today has an eye-opening story on the costs of 2007's SEA 501:A state health...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Kokomo Perspective having trouble accessing Howard County emails
Tim Turner reported in the Kokomo Perspective on May 28th under the headline "County refuses newspaper's request for public records:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Continuing on: "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee"
An interesting editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Mourdock blamed the Obama administration’s brokering of the Chrysler bankruptcy for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee"
Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, a story in the Detroit Free Press, by Greg Garder, reports:Altavilla’s testimony came after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee"
Updating this morning's entry, from the WSJ this afternoon: NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A U.S. district judge on Tuesday declined to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee"
"GM creditors watch Chrysler lawsuit" is the headline to a story by Bernard Simon in Toronto and Nicole Bullock of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ind. Law - More on "Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning: Checks if state may tap reserve to stop shutdown"
Updating this ILB entry from May 18th, quoting a story from the Evansville C&P, two more papers chime in today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Police charge too much for incident reports; ILB asks what about crash reports?
Matt Thacker has this story in the Floyd/Clark County News & Tribune:Several local police departments charge more for incident reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 24, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is a story today in the Washington Post headed "New Group of Creditors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Pension Funds Object to Chrysler Sale, Want Trustee" [Updated]
From Bloomberg News this afternoon, a story by Christopher Scinta and Bob Van Voris that begins: A group of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Editorials chastise General Assembly
Nearly all the major Indiana newspapers today have editorials chastising the General Assembly for its sorry performance over the past...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 01, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - General Assembly adjourns without budget; special session looms; what passed
A number of reports today on the failure of the General Assembly to pass a budget before midnight last night:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Where are we in the legislative session?
Three days remain. Here are some reports: Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier and Press writes under the heading: "Three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: It's the end of the session again, and no way to track what is going on
See Jim Shella's post this afternoon, headed "Open Government (not)."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - It's the end of the session again, and no way to track what is going on
I wrote to another attorney this morning:Every year I hate this part of the session when there is no way...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Governor's ability to cut budget challenged
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:INDIANAPOLIS – Some Democrats want to limit Gov. Mitch Daniels' ability...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Requirement for lawsuit list draws fire, splits boards: Disclosure rule could worry arena bidders"
Jimmy Nesbitt reports today in a lengthy story in the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:A resolution that would require...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Put Capital Improvement Board (CIB) records online
Updating this ILB entry from April 5th, the Indianapolis Capital Improvements Board (CIB) has now put many of its documents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Senate version of budget available now
The Senate Committee on Appropriations has now posted its version of HB 1001, the so-called budget bill. Here is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: West Lafayette occupancy code on council agenda
Updating this ILB entry from April 4th, Michael Malik of the Lafayette Courier & Press reports on last evening's council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Public Access counselor says tape can be withheld"
This item today in the Indianapolis Star:Indiana's public access counselor says police and Fort Wayne city officials have the right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Put Capital Improvement Board (CIB) records online
The Capital Improvement Board (CIB) runs the home of the Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, along with Conseco Fieldhouse, Victory Field...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - West Lafayette occupancy code on council agenda
Recall this ILB entry from Feb. 10th headed "Three Purdue University students who were part of a costly lawsuit over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 04, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Kentucky rates low and Indiana high according to Ralph Nader survey; ILB observations
"Ky.'s OpenDoor Web site gets poor marks" is the headline to this story today, by Tom Loftus, in the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: Issues continue with state's new welfare eligibility system
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 19th, quoting a report from the Evansville Courier & Press that began:Although the governor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 03, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Open records law needs changes"
That is the heading to this editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune. It begins:Indiana citizens have no legal right to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "IDEM calendar complaint rejected"
Gitte Laasby reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:MERRILLVILLE -- Indiana law does not allow the public to access officials' calendars...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Historic districts fading away?"
Sunday's ILB entry quoted a story in the NWI Times. From the story: "It's a debate raging across the region...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Historic districts fading away?"
Bill Donlan has this long story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:Wrecking crews pulled down a century-old Crown Point...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 22, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - When everyday Hoosiers seek public information under the Access to Public Records Act, their requests often aren't filled in a timely manner, or are ignored altogether
Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star Press reports on the problems the public has with governmental compliance with Indiana's public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - More on the 2009 Sunshine Week survey spotlighting death certificates
Yesterday, this ILB entry focused on the widely disseminated 2009 Sunshine Survey, and specifically its section on "online access" to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Law - "Theatair X attorney says ordinance unconstitutional in Clarksville"
Matt Thacker reports in the Clark / Floyd County News & Tribune in a story that begins:Attorneys representing Theatair X...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Copies fees again an issue in Clarksville"
From the Clark / Floyd County News & Tribune:While researching a story on the town of Clarksville’s case against Theatair...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ind. Law - Two stories today on Indiana home foreclosures
Interestingly, both stories point to an Indiana problem lost in all the talk of subprime lending -- ballooning property taxes,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Local government revamp on the ropes [Update - or maybe not]
From the Evansville Courier & Press, an AP developing story:An Indiana House committee has dealt a serious blow to local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Is a city attorney working on contract subject to the statutory prohibition against advance payment?
Jill Blocker of the Muncie Star-Press has an interesting story today. Some quotes from the story, headed "Gaston attorney's contract...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Kernan-Shepard local government reform bills scorecard
The Evansville Courier & Press has a mid-session scorecard of the commission on local government reform's recommendations. It accompanies this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Township jobs: all in the family"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24th, quoting from the Indianapolis Star investigative series on township government, today's story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 01, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - State of Indiana employee salaries
The Indianapolis Star has updated its database of State of Indiana salaries to cover 2008. Under Ivy Tech, for example,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Gov. - Still more on: "Who Are These People?"
Updaitng this ILB entry from Feb. 20th, the Indianapolis Star today has an editorial headed "Thanks to politics, inefficiency lives."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ind. Gov. - More on: "Who Are These People?"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th are two editorials today. From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's editorial:A handful of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ind. Gov. - "Who Are These People?" [Updated]
Norman Cox has an outstanding post today on the Capitol Watch Blog, on the Senate committee hearing on the bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Roosters head Lake County Council meeting agenda"
Recalling a story from last year -- "Goats OK in Fortville backyard", Erik Potter of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:CROWN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Ind. Law - Is the State of Indiana violating the Constitution in its use of Military Park?
Article 15, Section 9 of the Indiana Constitution reads:Section 9. The following grounds owned by the State in Indianapolis, namely:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Trash contract issues at both ends of state
"Judge dumps city's new trash contract" is the headline to this story by Jon Seidel in the Gary Post-Tribune that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 08, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: Issues continue with state's new welfare eligibility system
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Indianapolis Star's editorial today begins:The welfare modernization program that the Daniels administration has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Internet provider forces local agencies offline"
Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star-Press has this report today, which points up something to think about:MUNCIE -- The local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Issues continue with state's new welfare eligibility system
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 19th, Ken Kusmer of the AP has a story today that begins:The state's new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Critics say FSSA offices fail to offer voter registration forms"
Mary Beth Schneider has a front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star that begins:When low-income Hoosiers turn to state social-services offices...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 02, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Environment - "IDEM director gets statehouse grilling"
John Byrne's story today in the Gary Post-Tribune reports:State Department of Environmental Management Commissioner Thomas Easterly faced a barrage of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "City water and sewer contracts to be put up for bid"
The ILB has had numerous entries over the no-bid sewer controversy in New Albany. Today Jimmy Nesbitt reports in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Fine officials who keep documents under wraps
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on SB 232, several papers today have stories on yesterday's committee hearing. Patrick Guinane...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Library troubles in Terre Haute and Muncie
Following upon several earlier ILB entries headed "Libraries are overwhelmed by unemployed filing for help", there are reports today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Fine officials who keep documents under wraps
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today:State law requires local and state officials to hand over public documents when citizens...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - New Attorney General Greg Zoeller outlines plans
Patrick Guinane of the NW Indiana Times reports today on Attorney General Greg Zoeller's plans for his office, under the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 19, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Issues continue with state's new welfare eligibility system
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 31, 2008, Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Libraries are overwhelmed by unemployed filing for help"
Updating these ILB entries from Jan. 14th and Jan. 15th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Keeping track of the legislative session
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's column, Capitol Notebook, this Sunday is headed "It pays off to pay attention to session." She explains...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Public records not released from Jeffersonville's Clerk-Treasurer's Office"
On August 10th, the David A. Mann of the Jeffersonville Evening News & Tribune had a story about a public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Editorial supports teeth for Open Records Law
From an editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Indiana state Sen. Beverly Gard, a Republican from Greenfield who has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Libraries are overwhelmed by unemployed filing for help"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, for which I wrote an apparently prescient lead-in, today the Wall Street Journal has a front-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "Libraries are overwhelmed by unemployed filing for help"
This article caught my eye because of state government's assumption that citizens have ready online access for unemployment benefits, welfare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - "AG blasted for GUEA scholarships plan"
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS -- State Rep. Charlie Brown of Gary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Law - "West Lafayette looks to clarify 'ambiguous' code"
In Jerry M. and Patti A. Weida v. City of West Lafayette, IN, a 19-page opinion issued Dec. 2, 2008,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Law - Still more on: Political yard signs in the news again
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 7th, Bruce C. Smith of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "End...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Attorney perks irk board member"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 11th, the Gary Post Tribune has an editorial today headed "End health insurance for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 08, 2009
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Ind. Gov't. - Incoming Attorney General Zoeller featured today
The Evansville Courier & Press reporter, Bryan Corbin, has a lengthy feature today on Greg Zoeller. A few quotes:Zoeller will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Issues continue with state's new welfare eligibility system
A lengthy report today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Bryan Corbin and Eric Bradner, includes the following...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Valid driver's license in tragedy baffled some
A story Saturday, Dec. 27 in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Libby Keeling, included the following:Prosecutors say they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana Register Debate Heating Up "
This item was posted Dec. 25th in the Indiana Coalition for Open Government blog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 27, 2008
Environment - Governor's office decrys reporter's use of public records law
This is about environment, and it is also about Indiana government. Gitte Laasby, environmental reporter for the Gary Post-Tribune, sent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on "State group appears victor for Lincoln Museum items"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, one of the deciding factors in Indiana's success in retaining the contents of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 26, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - County Official rejects calls to quit over e-mails
Rebecca S. Green has an interesting story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Huntington County Commissioner Jerry Helvie plans to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Attorney perks irk board member"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 11th, Charles M. Bartholomew of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today in this story:PORTAGE --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ind. Gov.t - More on: Cheryl Musgrave resigns Indiana Department of Local Government Finance position
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, here are three stories today on her successor. Bryan Corbin of the Evansville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Environment. - IDEM dissolves office of enforcement
So reports Gitte Laasby this morning in the Gary Post-Tribune. From the story:The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is dissolving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on "State group appears victor for Lincoln Museum items"
Two long stories today on Indiana's success in retaining the Lincoln archives. Angela Mapes Turner and Niki Kelly report in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008
Ind. Gov.t - Cheryl Musgrave resigns state position as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance
Here is the July 13, 2007 ILB entry about Cheryl Musgrave's appointment as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "State group appears victor for Lincoln Museum items" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Angela Mapes Turner and Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette posted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "State group appears victor for Lincoln Museum items"
Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries, Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney perks irk board member"
A story today by Jeff Burton of the NWI Times begins:PORTAGE | Perks in a school corporation attorney's contract and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indianapolis Star editorial praises state BMV
An editorial today in the Indianapolis Star begins:This week brought the revelation of good news regarding the Indiana Bureau of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 01, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Troubled by Toll Road investments"
Terese Ghilarducci, who, according to the Indianapolis Star identification at the end of the letter, "taught economics at the University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Yet more on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Nov. 21, here is an interesting item from the Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: IU's legal bills for Sampson issues are $203K so far
Updating this ILB entry from May 29th, 2008, Mark Alesia reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ind. Courts - More on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the heading "BMV gives in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Law - Other mayors' races still at issue?
Either nothing more has happened or I've lost track of the Anderson mayor's race, where the most recent ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Law - "Recordings detail alleged voter fraud in Jeffersonville" mayor's race
Another mayor's race in the news, but in this case it is because voter fraud is alleged. David A. Mann...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines
Following on Monday's entry headed "Court upholds “God” license plate judgment", there are several more local stories today relating to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Laura Bush will speak at Lincoln birthplace today"
Chris Kenning of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:First lady Laura Bush will speak today at the Abraham Lincoln birthplace...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Environment - IDNR deputy director told Shelby County officials that he also had some "fence mending" to do with officials with IDEM
"DNR official apologizes to county over logjam misunderstanding" is the headline to a story by Ron Hamilton of the Shelbyville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County Officials may borrow up to $2M to settle lawsuit
Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reports today:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council is prepared to vote Monday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 08, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - AG issues official opinion on public bidding of school roof repair work
The Attorney General issued an Official Opinion Nov. 3rd in response to a question posed by the State Board of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Zoeller wins state's attorney general post"
From the NWI Times, a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS | Republicans retained control of the Indiana attorney general's office Tuesday, as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - 5-year Mitchell City Council member may never have lived in the city
Krystal Slaten of the Bedford Times-Mail has an interesting report - some quotes:MITCHELL — The issue hotly debated during Monday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Marion County Sheriff has spent $3M on law firm"
Updating this entry from Oct. 27th, the Indianapolis Star has an editorial today headed "Time to bail out of sweetheart...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Marion County Sheriff has spent $3M on law firm"
Brendan O'Shaughnessy has a front-page story in today's Indianapolis Star that begins:Marion County Sheriff Frank Anderson is directing hundreds of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Go'vt. - May the state privatize/lease its lottery and still comply with federal law? [Updated]
The Governor's Office issued a press release today about a 13-page opinion issued Oct. 16th by the U.S. DOJ, Criminal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on the Attorney General race
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today the Indianapolis Star endorsed Greg Zoeller for AG in this editorial that concludes:Zoeller's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Attorney General race
Jon Murray has a long story today in the Indianapolis Star highlighting the race for Indiana attorney general. It begins:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ind. Law - Indiana's Constitutional provisions guiding state investments
Curious because of current market conditions, I've reviewed the Indiana Constitution and statutes, but cannot say for sure that I've...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Floyd County deeds now online"
Chris Morris reported Oct. 16th in the Jeffersonville/New Albany News & Tribune:Linda Berger knows how to keep a campaign promise....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 18, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Status of: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]
Updating the most recent ILB entry, from Saturday, where U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen was quoted by two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, both the NWI Times and the Gary Post Tribune report today that U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney general race a study in opposites"
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on the two candidates for Indiana Attorney General. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen yesterday vacated Lake County Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County
Well, now three judges are involved: (1) Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins - who granted a restraining order last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]
John Byrne reported Saturday in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Lawyers for the major political parties spent Friday battling in state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney general candidates outline plans"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a long article today on the race for Indiana attorney general....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 05, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Ind. Law - July 2008 Indiana Bar Exam
Here is the 5-page, double-column, single-spaced list of those successful....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 03, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Leaky roof a catalyst for moldy record books in Boonville"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 30th, Lydia X. McCoy has a follow-up today in the Evansville Courier & Press:BOONVILLE,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Leaky roof a catalyst for moldy record books in Boonville"
Lydia X. McCoy reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:BOONVILLE, Ind. — Row after row of old record books...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Coach Crean's contract online
Updating earlier ILB entries on IU Coach Crean's contract, now, thanks again to the Indianapolis Star, we have access to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Utah Tops 2008 Digital States Survey"
So reads the headline to this Sept. 16th story by Steve Towns in Government Technology. The report begins:Utah topped the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Attorney General race heats up
Seth Slabaugh has a good story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Don't miss it. It concludes:"I have literally represented over...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - When are meeting minutes public documents?
An interesting question was posed yesterday on the national FOIA listsevr - When are meeting minutes public documents? The details:Q...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Medicaid rulemaking proposal draws criticism from elder law attorneys
Here is the proposed rule. The Indiana FSSA posted a "Notice of Intent' to adopt a rule on 4/30/08. As...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana OKs $8.5 million payout to some state workers
Updating this ILB entry from August 19th, that concluded:Who is in the class? No easy answers. It is a subset...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Request for school emails containing "an individual’s name and one or more of 58 listed words" rejected
The Public Access Counselor on July 9, 2008, issued a response to Informal Inquiry 08-INF-23 regarding Carmel Clay Schools....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Public records not released from Jeffersonville's Clerk-Treasurer's Office"
Updating this ILB entry from August 10th, quoting a story in the Jeffersonville Evening News & Tribune about a public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette urges legislative consideration of Kernan-Shepard report
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today urges consideration of Kernan-Shepard report in this session of the General Assembly. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "The golden age of Lake County government printing contracts might soon be over"
The ILB has had a number of items on Lake County printing contracts. "Councilman pushes for no-frills printing contract" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - New coalition pushing for changes in local government
Mike Smith of the AP writes today:Efforts to streamline local government, largely tabled this year as legislators grappled with property-tax...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: Indiana building codes, part of the Indiana Administrative Code, are not available online [Updated]
This is big! Recall this ILB entry, from August 7th, complaining that the Indiana building codes were not available online?...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ind. Law - More on: State Police issue golf carts press release [Updated with answer from ISP]
The ILB posted the Indiana State Police press release yesterday and thought it was a clear statement of the ISP's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Updating this ILB entry from August 15th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today headed "In a different...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Coach Crean's contract online
On April 4th, the ILB posted this entry, including a link, via the Indianapolis Star, to Coach Tom Crean's 3-page,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana OKs $8.5 million payout to some state workers
The ILB has a lot of additional information on this settlement. First, the news reports. Christine Won of the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
The Indianapolis Star's editorial today focuses on legislators' remuneration, as did its stories on August 15 (see ILB entries here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Here are some thoughts on the earlier ILB entry today based on Matt Tulley's Indianapolis Star story. Tulley wrote, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmakers' generous pension plan"
Legislators passed a law in 2004 to make confidential the amount of their contributions, and the state's contributions, to their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - No bid sewer contract ruling affirmed [Updated]
For background on this controversy, for which the ILB has had a number of entires, begin with this from April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Randolph Central board's closed meeting violated law, according to open records office"
Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:RIDGEVILLE -- When the Randolph Central School Board asked member Dana Cox to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Ind. Law - "Governor announces school discipline plan to protect teachers"
From a press release issued today:FORT WAYNE (August 11, 2008) -- Governor Mitch Daniels today announced his intention to seek...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 11, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Paper pens tribute to state public access counselor
From an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:[I]t’s encouraging to see the impressive record that Indiana’s new public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 11, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Public records not released from Jeffersonville's Clerk-Treasurer's Office"
The Jeffersonville Evening News & Tribune reports in a story dated Saturday evening:Mike Hutt, a former Jeffersonville City Council candidate,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ind. Law - "New law reshapes government construction game"
That is the headline of a story today by Patrick Guinane in the NWI Times. A quote:The Indiana General Assembly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ind. Law - Indiana building codes, part of the Indiana Administrative Code, are copyrighted and not available online
The ILB entry yesterday on the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission called to mind another very irksome situation insofar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "State rejects retroactive rental property code "
The headline to the Aug. 5th story ($$) by Laura Lane in the Bloomington Herald Times is "State rejects retroactive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ind. Law - More on "Deadline looms for lenders, mortgage brokers must pass test"
Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, here is the list of revoked mortgage brokers from the Secretary of State's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "County mulls appealing doctors' offices tax status"
Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County Assessor Paul Karras...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Law - ILB makes the complete history of the Indiana Code of 1971 accessible; and a plea for funding
Today I am very pleased to announce that I have been able to make available online the complete legislative history...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: AG Carter will not appeal either of two recent district court rulings voiding 2008 legislation
Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, The Bedford Times-Mail editorializes today:Attorney General Steve Carter has shown a remarkable and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 27, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - AG Carter will not appeal either of two recent district court rulings voiding 2008 legislation
On July 2nd, Attorney General Carter issued a release re Judge Sarah Evans Barker's July 1st ruling in Big Hat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - East Chicago case an issue in campaign for AG seat
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:The two candidates for Indiana attorney general are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana proposal among finalists for Lincoln Museum
Updating this entry from yesterday, today, today Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes that:The final round...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana proposal among finalists for Lincoln Museum
Anne Gregory of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting at noon today:The Allen County Public Library issued a statement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Musgrave's first year as Department of Local Government Finance marked by achievements and conflicts"
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press has a long story today on the longtime Vanderburgh County official, elevated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Dams continue to age, but money to fix them in compliance with state standards is scarce"
The Court of Appeals decision June 30th (see ILB entry here) in the case of Indiana Department of Natural Resources...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008
Friday, July 04, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Competition fierce for Fort Wayne's Lincoln Museum
In reporting about the closing of the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, I wrote on March 9th: "Kentucky and especially...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 04, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Like Kelvin Sampson before him, Rick Greenspan agreed not to sue Indiana University in announcing his resignation"
Mike Alesia, who has had a number of good stories covering the legal woes of Indiana University sports (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indianapolis Public Schools asks court to rule on vote
Updating this ILB entry from June 13th, Andy Gammill of the Indianapolis Star reports today: "2 get OK to take...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ind. Law - "Legislative patchwork befuddles state panel"
So reads the headline to a story by Patrick Guinane in yesterday's NWI Times: INDIANAPOLIS | The legislative labyrinth surrounding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Public access counselor says Muncie violated law"
Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press reports:MUNCIE -- The city of Muncie gave The Star Press "a number of problematic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Crown Point hires Indy law firm to recover loan money"
Kathleen Quilligan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Development Corp....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Competition fierce for Fort Wayne's Lincoln Museum
Updating these earlier ILB entries, Angela Mapes Turner reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The local group fighting to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - More on: Corruption in Lake County
Updating this ILB entry from June 16th, Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today under the headline "What About...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Calumet Township Trustee v. Twp. Board disputes continue
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4, 2006, Jon Seidel of the Gary Post Tribune reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - Corruption in Lake County
Both Northwest Indiana newspapers have stories today focusing on corruption in Lake County. Joe Carlson of the NWI Times writes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Department of Local Government Finance at the center of property tax upheaval"
That is the headline to this long and fascinating opinion piece today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, written by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indianapolis Public Schools asks court to rule on vote
Andy Gammill reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Indianapolis Public Schools on Thursday asked a Marion County judge to sort out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 13, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Dem AG candidate questions hired gun in E.C. RICO case"
Updating this ILB entry from June 6th, quoting from a story by Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times, Guinane has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 13, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Indiana, Land of Lincoln
Updating these ILB entries from March 9th and April 14th, occasional Indianapolis Star columnist Andrea Neal writes today with good...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Dem AG candidate questions hired gun in E.C. RICO case"
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times has this story today that begins:INDIANAPOLIS | Democrat Linda Pence kicked off her campaign...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Pence to announce Dem bid for AG"
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | Democrat Linda Pence, an Indianapolis attorney who helped the state settle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Township assessor sues over loss of duty"
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a lengthy story:The Huntington Township assessor sued a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Costas falls to Zoeller in AG bid"
There are a number of stories today on Greg Zoeller's victory over the Governor's candidate, Jon Costas, at the Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Costas falls to Zoeller in AG bid"
From the NWI Times:Deputy Attorney General Greg Zoeller defeated Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas to win the Republican nomination for Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Republicans nominate ? for attorney general
No word yet, but Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times has just posted a story headed "GOP argues geography versus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Race for Republican nomination for Attorney General ends today
Updating our report from earlier this morning, Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times has a comprehensive story this morning on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Web sites ease access to Kentucky, Indiana services"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today on state government websites in Kentucky and Indiana. The story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. Race for Republican nomination for Attorney General ends today
The race between outgoing AG Steve Carter's chief deputy, Greg Zoeller, and Valparaiso Major Jon Costas will end today with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Key Hoosier Lottery case up for oral argument" before the 7th Circuit
The ILB has had a number of entries on various aspects of Indiana's quasi-public agencies. For instance, this Sept. 1,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - IU's legal bills for Sampson issues are $203K so far
Mark Alesia reports this morning in the Indianapolis Star:Indiana University's athletic department spent $203,000 through March on outside legal fees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Officials debate whether to reboot Lake government's computer provider"
Bill Dolan has an interesting report today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | Workers still were feeding floppy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - Interim Legislative Committees to study court issues
Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:Whether St. Joseph County judges should be elected will get a closer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor, outgoing AG at odds over successor"
From Tracy Warner's column in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Though Gov. Mitch Daniels has told fellow Republicans he wants Valparaiso...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - AG Carter endorses Zoeller, Gov. endorses Costas for Attorney general
See the story by Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 17, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ind. Law - "Converse council may govern golf carts"
The ILB has had a rather long list of entries on the subject of use of golf carts on streets...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Same-sex benefits decision tabled" at Univ. Southern Indiana
Kate Braser's report today in the Evansville Courier & Press includes these quotes:The University of Southern Indiana board of trustees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "GOP's Zoeller declares for attorney general race"
The Louisville Courier Journal reports:New Albany native Greg Zoeller said yesterday that he has filed his formal "declaration of candidacy"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Wondering if you can vote in the Democratic primary?
Updating this ILB entry from March 27th, West Coast law professor Rick Hasen of the Election Law Blog has a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Environment - "CAFOs rule Randolph commissioner race"
Randolph County has been the site of many CAFO battles, including an "intensive agricultural district " for Randolph County that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Advocacy groups say Indiana's law, regulations are among top 6 in nation"
The Indianapolis Star has a story today by David Crary of the AP, along with Tim Evans of the Star,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Some county departments have cut paperwork"
The South Bend Tribune's Nancy J. Sulok writes today:A couple of county councilmen are studying ways to cut the amount...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 20, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Indiana, Land of Lincoln
Updatng this ILB entry from March 9th, where I wrote: "Kentucky and especially Illinois make a big deal over Abraham...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on Attorney General race [Updated]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener 's Louisville Courier Journal column this weekend is headed "Indiana's GOP attorney general scrap could be North...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 13, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on Attorney General race
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas gained an opponent and an endorsement Friday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 12, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on Attorney General race
From a report today in the Louisville Courier Journal:New Albany native Greg Zoeller said yesterday that he is planning to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Valpo mayor Costas enters GOP attorney general field
So reports Patrick Guinane in this story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:VALPARAISO | Mayor Jon Costas hopes to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Yet even more on "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
Updating this ILB entry from April 6th, Dick Kaukas of the LCJ reports today:A lawsuit by the New Albany City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
Updating this ILB entry from March 28th, Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The New Albany City Council...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 05, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Coach Crean's contract online
Coach Crean's $18 million contract is a 3-page "memo of understanding", plus a signature page and an exhibit. Access it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 04, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Colleagues in politics salute Okeson's service"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on the death of Indiana attorney and Fort Wayne native...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 4, 2007, Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Wondering if you can vote in the Democratic primary? [Updated]
Indianapolis Star columnist Andrea Neal had a column yesterday pointing out that Indiana is an open primary state and describing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Attorney General Carter will not run for third term
Updating yesterday's entry, Tim Evans reports today in an Indianapolis Star story headlined "Attorney general's decision not to run sets...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Attorney General Carter will not run for third term
John Strauss of the Indianapolis Star reports:Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter, who focused on consumer protection and championed the state's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Heightened interest in Indiana primary has its downsides
So writes Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Washington-based political columnist Sylvia A. Smith today. One example:Clinton’s performance Tuesday means the Democratic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 09, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana, Land of Lincoln [Updated]
Columnist Bob Hill wrote in the Louisville Courier Journal Feb. 14th:Three states now rightly claim Lincoln: Kentucky, where he lived...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 09, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Bill to clarify circumstances for awarding education credits by DOC goes to Governor
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Ind. Gov. - Gov. Daniels issues statement about the death of attorney and State Senator David Ford
From the release:“I knew Dave Ford as a fellow student early in life, as a legislator the last three years,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Text of Sampson / IU "separation agreement" available
The Indianapolis Star has posted a copy of the 11-page Sampson / IU "separation agreement" - access it here. and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still no reliable and permanent online record of Governors' actions on legislation available
The 2008 Bill Watch page of Governor Daniels is currently available here. Accessing it, you can follow the bills received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "State lax in curbing homestead-credit abuse"
Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and comprehensive article today on problems with preventing abuse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Ind. hunting preserve case in court today"
The most recent ILB entry is Jan. 28th. From a LCJ news update posted at 12:14 PM today:A judge in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Paige Grable's release delayed: Correction department says earliest release is now Feb. 11"
Updating these two ILB entries from Nov. 2, 2007 (one and two), Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - See every governmental expenditure of over $100 online?
State contracts. When Gov. Daniels came into office, he said he would put state contracts online for everyone to see....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 09, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Is a public employee's history of internet usage subject to public records access?
Should a public employee's computer browser's list of previous internet sites visited be considered a "public record", required to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Update on canned hunting
Updating a long list of ILB entries on the status of hunting "preserves" in Indiana, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Law - Should government employees be deleting their emails?
This month's issue of Governing.com has an important article by Ellen Perlman titled "Delete at Your Own Risk: Governments need...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislative hearings lack cushy confines"
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune writes today about legislative committee meeting rooms, mentioning the same things the ILB remembers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana State Board of Accounts audit reports available; Scott treasurer focus of inquiry
Today the Louisville Courier Journal has a story by Grace Schneider that begins:SCOTTSBURG, Ind. -- A Scott County judge has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lake County treasurer removes discharged bankruptcies from property tax rolls
Updating this comprehensive ILB entry from April 8, 2007, Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today:John Curley, the assessor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "New online toolkit available for public construction protesters"
Pam Tharp of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports, in a story later picked up by the AP, that:Residents who want to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 13, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Canned hunting in news again
This ILB entry from Oct. 18, 2007, headed "DNR ends talks, to press courts for ‘canned hunting' ban", gives the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on Anderson and Terre Haute mayoral disputes [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 4th, the Anderson Herald Bulletin is reporting:A special judge will hear a legal challenge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - "Put teeth in public access laws"
Marisa Kwiatkowski and Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reported Saturday:In the wake of recent local battles for access to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on Anderson and Terre Haute mayoral disputes
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the Anderson mayor situation, today the Indianapolis Star has coverage by Melanie D. Hayes:A special...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2008
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Defeated Anderson mayor refuses to step down
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, a posting at 9:11 pm last evening by Jessia Kerman on the Anderson Herald Bulletin website...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Ind. Gov't. - Defeated Anderson mayor refuses to step down
Updating this ILB entry from Dcc. 29, where the ILB quoted from a story in the Anderson Herald Bulletin that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 02, 2008