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 renigs 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
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Lake County printing contracts questioned
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 27, 2006, John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports that problems continue with bidding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Four lawyers will do city work for Jeffersonville"
Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:In an effort to control the city's legal costs, Jeffersonville Mayor-elect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Hamilton County Prosecutor and County Council at odds
Tania E. Lopez of the Indianapolis Star reports:NOBLESVILLE -- Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp has accused the County Council of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Bayh says wife's corporate roles hold no sway over his votes"
Sylvia A. Smith, Washington editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, has a long story today on Indiana attorney ("inactive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Vast government reform proposals raise prickly issue"
In her Sunday column today, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the LCJ reports:The moment came in the middle of the press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 16, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - “We do not have a crisis today of taxing religious property,” said Sen. Patricia Miller, the author of SJR 2. “My concern is for the future.”
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a great story yesterday:State lawmakers learned Wednesday there isn’t really a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Lake County officials cracking down on 'double dippers'"
From an AP report:CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Lake County officials are looking to crack down on county employees who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Governor’s statement about Commission on Local Government Reform report" [Updated]
Here is the Governor's statement:INDIANAPOLIS (December 11, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels today joined members of the Indiana Commission on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't - Vanderburgh County recorder's office records now online, for a fee
Jimmy Nesbitt of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:Digital records of documents at the Vanderburgh County recorder's office are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Some public records denied with no legal authority"
Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press today looks at two recent opinions of the state Public Access Counselor dealing with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 30th, Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today in a story that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Law change means local government can add labor and overhead when calculating the cost for copies
Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:In January of 2006, the chief of police in New Castle told an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Allen civil court documents to go online"
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: People will soon be able to access Allen County court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 01, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies Bopp motion for an emergency writ regarding the middle initial issue in the recount
Here is the order issued this afternoon in the case of STATE OF INDIANA EX. REL, DUKE BENNETT v. VIGO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 28th, about the Terre Haute mayoral challenge suit, where the Ann and Ed DeLaney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 20th, there are three stories today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star about the Terre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 16th, Austin Arceo of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today:TERRE HAUTE — Terre Haute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ind. Law - How well does the provisional ballot work in real life?
The Kokomo Tribune column "Public Eye" by Scott Smith and Ken de la Bastide, has this item, of interest particularly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 18, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"
Austin Arceeo of the Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today in a story that begins:Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 16, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Government e-mails going private" What about Indiana?
From a story today in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported by Jo Mannies:Public officials can end up in trouble if...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "State takes action on foreclosures"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today that the State of Indiana has set up a toll-free...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 11, 2007
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawyers doing work for West Lafayette must now file their bills each month"
From this report by Michael Malik in today's Lafayette Journal & Courier:West Lafayette City Council members Monday voted 7-0 in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Friday, November 02, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Paige Grable's release delayed: Correction department says earliest release is now Feb. 11"
Updating the entry immediately below, the ILB has received this information from a reader:I was reading your blog this morning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Paige Grable's release delayed: Correction department says earliest release is now Feb. 11"
Here is a story from the Jeffersonville/New Albany News & Tribune that the ILB found troubling on several levels. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Environment. - BioTown, USA. Remember little Reynolds, Indiana? Population 500
The most recent ILB entry on BioTown USA is dated Oct. 6, 2005 -- two years ago. It quoted from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Indianapolis Public School Board met illegally Monday night"
Andy Gammill of the Indianapolis Star reports today:The Indianapolis Public School Board met illegally Monday night when it convened in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "DNR ends talks, to press courts for ‘canned hunting' ban"
"Canned hunting" has been the subject of a long list of ILB entries, but the most recent mention was the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Law - A survey of several state public access laws, including Indiana's
Columnist Rox Laird of the DesMoines Register had a column this week on state public access laws, because an Iowa...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - NYT article surveys efforts to lease or sell state lotteries
Don't miss this major story in the NYT today (Sunday) by Nelson D. Schwartz and Ron Nixon. The story includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 14, 2007
Friday, October 05, 2007
Environment - State backs off in Feddeler Landfill dispute with Lake County sheriff
On Sept. 28th Bill Dolan reported in the NWI Times:LOWELL | The state's top environmental official is speaking out in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 05, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Ed Thuma, first head of the Legislative Services Agency, dies at 74
The Indianapolis Star today contains the obituary of Edison L. Thuma, who died Sept. 16th in Danville. From the obit:Ed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: - Should legislators be allowed to serve as officers or directors of state universities and schools?
The ILB posted this entry on Oct. 8, 2006, quoting from several earlier entries, including: "The fact that Ivy Tech...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Is Gov. Daniels overstepping his executive authority?
A fascinating column in the Louisville Courier Journal today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, pulls together many threads -- instances where...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: State and university salaries
Last year the Indianapolis Star put out a database of state and university salaries. See this ILB entry from Aug....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Recording ban to end in City-County Building"
Updating this entry from earlier today titled "Recording ban to end in City-County Building", the ILB has been able to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Recording ban to end in City-County Building"
Yesterday the ILB posted an entry headed "Lake Station City Council wants to ban public vidoetaping of meetings." Today the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Lake Station City Council wants to ban public vidoetaping of meetings
"I've heard the talk. They go to a bar and play back certain parts and make fun of certain councilmen."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - DLGF puts assessed value and sales information online
Both Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal (here) and John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune (here) have stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Loophole Allows States To Avoid Covering Breast, Cervical Cancer Treatments for Some Uninsured Women"
A troubling story on the front page of the Wall Street Journal yesterday, as reported here in the ABA Journal:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Logistics of public records requests challenge Morgan County officials
A.J. Nelson from the Martinsville Reporter-Times reported in a lengthy story on Sept. 8 that began:A sizeable records request has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana property taxes: Who benefits from taking property off the Center Twp. tax rolls?
Karen Eschbacher of the Indianapolis Star has a front-page story on the impact of tax abatements and tax increment financing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 02, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
Updating the most recent ILB entry on this topic, from Aug. 18th, a story by Dick Kaukas in today's Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Miller wants to be separated from Gary
"Divorcing Gary is hard to do: Residents of the Indiana city's lakefront region are divided about legal secession" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Open up Commission on Local Government Reform
Following up on yesterday's ILB entry quoting from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 26, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Secretary of State's new online Business Entity Creation site
A reader writes: "The new site, just up, apparently has been promised since before Sue Ann Gilroy was elected, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Henry County zoning amendment would allow the CAFOs closer to some homes
Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story that begins:NEW CASTLE -- Homes built on residentially-zoned land...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Open up Commission on Local Government Reform
So opines the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in an editorial today: The Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform could lead...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "East Chicago to stop insuring retirees over 65"
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today:Retired city workers who reach the age of 65 must now get their...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 18, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Storm Water Board resigns: Council criticized no-bid contract"
A story from the August 5th Louisville Courier Journal (ILB entry here) was headed "No-bid contracts split council: New Albany...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 18, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Council has no authority to remove indicted Monticello mayor
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today:MONTICELLO -- Anguish evident...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't - Governor Daniels appoints Honorable Sue Shields as a member of the State Ethics Commission
From a Governor's press release this afternoon:State Ethics Commission: The commission receives complaints, initiates investigations, holds public hearings, decides if...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Tax Facts
Tracy Warner, editorial page editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, is editor a new blog, Indiana Tax Facts, produced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 06, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't - Indy Star opines on ethics and the General Assembly
From an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star:Let's hope the ethics reform legislation passed so decisively by Congress inspires similar...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 04, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Is INDOT giving fair market value?"
Liza Danver of 14WFIE.com NEWS, reports:The I-69 extension project may be costing some Indiana residents more than others. INDOT, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "There's too much wrong to do anything but fix it"
The Indianapolis Star has an outstanding editorial today headed "There's too much wrong to do anything but fix it." The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 29, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne meeting room size issue
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Benjamin Lanka: A city resident Wednesday filed a complaint with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 27, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Feature on new public access counselor
Updating this ILB entry from July 6th headed "More on: Governor announces new Public Access Counselor, effective immediately," here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - East Chicago is five for five in early court rulings
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times about a question that comes up often at various levels of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Tully makes good point
Columnist Matthew Tully of the Indianapolis Star notes in his column today:Do the math: State Reps. David Orentlicher and Jon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 22, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Deal with closed developmental center broke law; damages, if any, undecided"
Following up on its story July 17th (see this ILB entry) on Monday's Court of Appeals decision in Anita Stuller,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Ind. Law - Governor replaces commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance; she starts Monday
A press release from the Governor's Office:INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels today appointed Cheryl Musgrave, president of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "State ethics panel OKs pollution panelist"
The Indiana Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) includes 4 "ex officio" voting members (representing the heath commissioner, the DNR director,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Upshot on: 2nd NW Indiana legislator backs out of resignation
Updating this entry from July 8, the NWI Times reports today that:PORTAGE | It took precinct committeemen less than 30...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "The 2002-pay-2003 tax year, when everything went to hell in a court-ordered hand basket"
James Wensits of the South Bend Tribune has an informative article today on property tax assessments. It begins:SOUTH BEND --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still More on: 2nd NW Indiana legislator backs out of resignation
Following up on this ILB entry from yesterday, John Byrne of the Gary Post Tribune has a report that begins,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana’s voluntary environmental cleanup program a failure?
Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy report today on the failings of Indiana's voluntary cleanup...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 08, 2007
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: 2nd NW Indiana legislator backs out of resignation
"Cheney can't serve living 200 miles south" is the title to an editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:Last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 07, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor announces new Public Access Counselor, effective immediately
In this June 29th entry, the ILB quoted a press release from the Governor's office, announcing the appointment of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - 2nd NW Indiana legislator backs out of resignation
Now there are two. When July began there were four - in this June 22nd ILB entry, it was reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Ex-state employee collects '05 travel pay"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported, in a May 2, 2006 story headlined "State FSSA exec goes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "But by resigning before July 31, Smith also qualifies for lifetime, state-subsidized health insurance"
Updating this ILB entry from June 5th, which quoted this report from Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times:State Sen. Sam...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana allows legislators to leap right into lobbying"
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:The transition from Indiana legislator to lobbyist is a simple, lucrative leap that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Governor announces new Public Access Counselor, effective immediately
From a press release this afternoon:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of Terre Haute native Heather Willis Neal as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on "New research fee upsets Indiana motorcyclists"; some thoughts
Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has titled her column today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Office of Inspector General may be a black hole - how to measure the office's performance?
Gary Welsh of Advance Indiana today has quickly picked up on a story the ILB overlooked as she reviewed the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Legislature’s revolving door"
"Legislature’s revolving door" is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, accompanied by photos of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Not law but interesting - "IU's Palmer stepping into new position"
IU Media Relations is reporting:Indiana University President Adam W. Herbert announced today (June 22) that he has accepted with regret...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lake County legislator to resign to become Ice Miller lobbyist
This ILB entry yesterday quoted a Gary Post-Tribune report:[State Rep. Robert] Kuzman is the third member of Northwest Indiana's delegation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Council has no authority to remove indicted Monticello mayor
From the Monticello Herald Journal, a long report by reporter Kathie Duffy includes these quotes:On the surface it has been...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "New research fee upsets Indiana motorcyclists"
An AP story this morning reports:Some motorcycle owners are upset that they have been singled out to pay an extra...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County legislator to resign to become Ice Miller lobbyist
Patrick Guinane reports today in a NWI Times story headed "Kuzman leaving Legislature for lobbying":Northwest Indiana is losing one of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Two stories today on $12 police accident reports
Joshua Stone of the South Bend Tribune reports in a story headlined "Praise, criticism for Indiana records outsourcing: Arrangement means...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Ind. Courts - Admissibility of electronic evidence -- is it "authentic"?
Discovery of electronic evidence has been in the news in recent months. But little has been written about the admissibility...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ind. Courts - Linking of judges' pay to that of legislators decried at both federal and state levels
On May 10th, the ILB had an entry titled "Linking judicial and legislative pay has led to a 25% decline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - General Assembly sets priorities for summer studies
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – Legislative leaders Wednesday determined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "But by resigning before July 31, Smith also qualifies for lifetime, state-subsidized health insurance"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, see also: this entry this morning from Mitch Harper's blog, Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "But by resigning before July 31, Smith also qualifies for lifetime, state-subsidized health insurance"
John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:EAST CHICAGO -- State Sen. Sam Smith wants to pass his legislative seat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "No guns in Statehouse" policy starts June 7th; judges and legislators excepted
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, a later Indianapolis Star story added this information:While state employees and others, including some members of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "No guns in Statehouse" policy starts June 7th; judges and legislators excepted
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star writes today:Pistol-packing tourists at the Statehouse soon will have to leave their guns...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Residents speak out on guns in state parks"
First, I want to say that the available information on the state rulemaking process continually confuses me, so I don't...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Law - Seven states' attorneys general review hiring of outside counsel
The National Law Journal today has a lengthy story by Amanda Bronstad that reports:Attorneys general in seven states -- some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney to outline legal opinion on police panel"
Melanie Csepiga of the NWI Times reports today:LOWELL | Town Attorney John Kopack is scheduled to provide his legal opinion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, May 07, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Update to: Still no reliable and permanent record of Governor's actions available
On Sunday I had a long ILB entry that surveyed access to official actions of the governor on legislation, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't - More on the $1,000 bonuses the Senate President Pro Tem put in the budget to reward each of his committee chairs
"Long raises bonuses; critics raise fuss" is the headline to an item in the Political Notebook, the weekly column by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 06, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still no reliable and permanent record of Governor's actions available
In this ILB entry from April 28th, titled "Ind. Law - 'Daniels vetoes film industry bill' - Concerns about maintaining...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 05, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - New serial meetings law is good, but just a start
That is the opinion of an editorial today about SEA 103 in the Evansville Courier & Press that concludes:Credit goes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ind. Law - "Budget threatened by new legislative pay provision" [Updated]
Apparently not satisfied with their new pay raise, legislators are adding pay "bonuses" for themselves in the budget bill, according...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - How wrong is your tax assessment in an era of falling home prices?
"Homeowners Wage a Tax Rebellion: Rising Property-Value Assessments Drive Up Appeals as House Prices Decline" is the headline of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ind. Law - Status of fireworks, serial meeting, and CAFO bills
Fireworks. Angela Mapes of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today in a story that begins:Local governments can regulate the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 29, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Ind. Law - Even more on: Remonstrances decision leads to legislation
What is happening with the bill to revise the remonstrance process? Recall that: "The General Assembly is now weighing in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Governor announces he will sign legislative pay raise
No surprises here. Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:Gov. Mitch Daniels said today he will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawmakers now turn attention to compromises"
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today with "a look back and ahead as the 2007 session...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Q & A session on government access issues featuring top journalists and a media lawyer
Here is the announcement:The Indiana Coalition for Open Government (ICOG) will host a question-and-answer session on government access issues featuring...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Airport mowing bid questioned"
Ben Zion Hershberg writes today for the Louisville Courier Journal about a very interesting public bidding situation in Clark County....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "They deserve a raise, even if it's not perfect"
An editorial in the Indianapolis Star today is headlined "They deserve a raise, even if it's not perfect" The article...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "For the second time in a year, the Gary Police Civil Service Commission has been cited for violating the state's Open Door law by holding an illegal committee meeting"
So reports Lori Caldwell of the Gary Post Tribune today, in a story that includes these quotes:"Their discussion should have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ind. Gov't - Even more on "Ivy Tech's board broke state law, public access counselor rules"
"Ivy Tech to revisit hiring decision: Board will discuss new president in public to comply with law" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Senate passes a non-transparent and convoluted pay raise bill
The ILB has posted several entries this year and the end of last year on SB 401, the legislative pay...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Ivy Tech's board broke state law, public access counselor rules" [Updated]
This ILB entry from April 6th provided a link to a faxed and scanned version of the PAC opinion provided...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County treasurer removes discharged bankruptcies from property tax rolls
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times writes today:When John Petalas became Lake County treasurer in October 2005, he could scarcely...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2007
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ivy Tech's board broke state law, public access counselor rules"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Indianapolis Star today has an editorial headed: "Private vote, public matter: Board violates trust." It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 07, 2007
Friday, April 06, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Ivy Tech's board broke state law, public access counselor rules
From a side-bar in today's Indianapolis Star report by Andy Gammill:Indiana law says that, with only a few specific exceptions,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - State looking for independent hearing officers and mediators
Unlike other items on the State's "Solicitation Opportunities Page", however, no other details are provided for Request for Information 7-96....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate passes a non-transparent and convoluted pay raise bill [Updated]
The House Rules Committee is currently (6:45 pm) discussing SB 401, about which the ILB posted a lengthy entry on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Allen County Recorder’s Office transitions to Web
Amanda Iacone of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The Allen County Recorder’s Office is about to undergo a major...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Ind. Law - "Indy's 3 largest law firms hurrying to hire attorneys and scientists for lucrative practices in burgeoning life-sciences sector"
"Legal Gold Mine" is the main headline to this story by John Russell in the business section of today's Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Ivy Tech’s troubled roots: Political entanglements deter community college mission"
Following up on this March 25th ILB entry, quoting from a signed editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Ivy Tech’s troubled roots: Political entanglements deter community college mission"
"Ivy Tech’s troubled roots: Political entanglements deter community college mission" is the headline to a signed editorial in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Another State of Indiana web site hacked; 71,000 Social Security numbers accessed
Early in February the reports were "State Web site breached: 5,600 notified hacker saw their credit-card numbers" - see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - The cost of public records
An editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette yesterday was headed "Cost of Information."The digital revolution is scheduled to arrive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Candidate who checked wrong box is out"
A story today in the Indianapolis Star reports:Carmel -- A candidate for the City Council was booted from the Republican...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Two lucrative offices issue raised again
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 28, 2007, see this story by Susan Brown in today's NWI Times. Some quotes:HAMMOND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Open Government: Measures to ban serial meetings pass both houses"
The Evansville Courier & Press has an editorial today on the proposals to end serial meetings:The bill to ban government...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Senate passes a non-transparent and convoluted pay raise bill
A few years back the General Assembly enacted a non-transparent and convoluted series of bills that gave members, their families...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Special step not so unusual"
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a very good column today that should be read in full....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Remember the controversy in the Indiana General Assembly [in 2004] when House Speaker Pat Bauer attempted to permit an absent member to vote via computer?"
"Remember the controversy in the Indiana General Assembly [in 2004] when House Speaker Pat Bauer attempted to permit an absent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 25, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Madison council violated law: Closed meeting rules improper"
Several Indiana papers this morning are running an AP story reporting on an opinion of the Indiana Public Access...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Ind. Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is the Evansville Courier & Press' Bryan Corbin's review of the past week in the General Assembly. Some quotes:-...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "State Web site breached: 5,600 notified hacker saw their credit-card numbers"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:State technology officials sent letters Friday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 10, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "State Web site breached: 5,600 notified hacker saw their credit-card numbers"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, among others, is reporting that:Indiana's state government Web site has been broken into, and the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 09, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Database of Attorney General's consumer protection filings
The ILB has seen several items about this new database, but no direct links. Here is the intro:Welcome to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Environment - "Ag panel weighs site restrictions on mega-farms"
Tuesday's House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee meeting is the subject of a story today by the AP's Rick Callahan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Battle lines drawn over farm feed lots"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a great story today on the battle over CAFOs and CFOs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Law - Last Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Here is Senator Sue Errington's latest "Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly" column. It begins:Legislators have had a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Pay raise is risky business for lawmakers"
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a comprehensive story today on legislative pay and benefits. For background, see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 04, 2007
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Shifting executive responsibilites away from Governor
In 1941 the General Assembly, unhappy with the Governor, enacted a number of laws taking various agencies out from under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 01, 2007
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Three CAFO bills to be heard by Senate committee today
Following up on yesterday's followup, check out this article from Hoosier Ag Today with Gary Truitt headed "Miller Backs More...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Continued coverage of Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals
Before the Indiana news, take a look at this story by Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune that reports...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more coverage of Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals [Updated]
The Senate Committee vote is expected this morning on SB 1. The Gary Post Tribune and the NWI Times both...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Three CAFO bills to be heard by Senate committee today
Following up on yesterday's ILB entry, here is the lengthy front-page report today by Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Recent coverage of Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals
Updating the ILB's most recent entry on these proposals, which was Jan. 25th, here are newer stories, oldest first:"Is bypass...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Three CAFO bills to be heard by Senate committee today
Rick Callahan of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:Three wide-ranging bills targeting the state's largest livestock farms are expected to draw spirited...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Senator Sue Errington writes weekly column
"Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly" is the title of a weekly column by Senator Sue Errington, published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Two lucrative offices issue raised again
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 4th, the NWI Times reports today, in a story by Susan Brown:HAMMOND | With...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 28, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Fix property assessments first, opines Journal Gazette
"Fix property assessments" is the headline to today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial that begins:As lawmakers begin to consider comprehensive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 28, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Tracking what is happening in the General Assembly
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press has another excellent rundown today of legislative activities from last week, headlined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 28, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Howie mooooves!" [Corrected]
"Howie mooooves!" is the headline to this story today* by Heather Augustyn in the NWI Times. The story also includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 26, 2007
Ind. Gov't - Serial meeting bill passes House, but with questions
Niki Kelly writes today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to outlaw the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 26, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals under fire
A story by Theordore Kim posted shortly after noon today on the Indianapolis Star website reports:Facing mounting concerns about Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 25, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals under fire
Here are some of the newspaper reports on yesterday's Senate committee meeting on SB 1 (for background start with this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on: Remonstrances decision leads to legislation
As the ILB reported on Jan. 10th, "The General Assembly is now weighing in on the Court of Appeals ruling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals under fire
Theodore Kim of the Indianapolis Star reported this afternoon on this morning's Senate Commitee meeting on SB 1 (see this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Governor's Illiana and Commerce Connector proposals under fire
[Opinion piece] The ILB tries always to remain nonpartisan, but coming from Chesterton in Porter County, the farms of many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on zoning, churches, and the RLUIPA
The ILB has had a number of entries on the federal RLUIPA, particularly with respect to its impact on local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 22, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Open meetings and more funding for Indiana's public access counselor
Open meetings and more funding for Indiana's public access counselor was the gist of Indianapolis Star editor Dennis Ryerson's Sunday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 22, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Tracking what is happening in the General Assembly [Updated]
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press has an excellent rundown today of legislative activities last week, headlined "Second...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 21, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill to ban serial meetings passes House committee"
From an Evansville Courier & Press editorial yesterday:The push to make it illegal for government boards to hold secret "serial"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Environment - SB 154 "What is ‘recycling’?" Plus the ILB's environmental rulemaking concerns
"What is ‘recycling’?" is the question asked by this Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today. Some quotes:[P]roposed legislation to review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Bloggers in Some States Get Press Credentials
The January issue of State Legislatures, a publication of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), has a story titled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 15, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Ind. Law - Remonstrances: Who should decide bond issues’ fate?
Karen Francisco of the Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette has a long and comprehensive opinion piece today on the remonstrances issue,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 14, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Ind. Law - More on: Legality of state welfare privatization contract questioned
This Jan. 10th ILB entry included a quote from the Attorney General's office, as reproduced in the Indianapolis Star:"During this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Put the General Assembly on TV? Not yet. Not until the laws and rules are reliably and readily available to the public
WISH-TV's Jim Shella reports today:INDIANAPOLIS - The new President Pro Tem of the Indiana Senate wants to open up state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 12, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Ind. Law - Legality of state welfare privatization contract questioned
Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star reports via the paper's website today:Responding to concerns raised by a Democrat state senator...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Two lucrative offices issue raised again
A June 6, 2006 ILB entry began:The old bugaboo, the "dual lucrative offices" prohibition in the Indiana Constitution, simple in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Metal detectors, gun ban in Statehouse postponed [Updated]
WRTV 6 reported this evening (apparently there is no story online) that the State Department of Administration was postponing its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Monday, January 01, 2007
Ind. Gov't. - Suggestions for the new legislative leadership - Part II: The Budget
On Nov. 8, 2006, the ILB posted "Suggestions for the new legislative leadership - Part I: The Video Archives," available...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 01, 2007
Friday, December 29, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Wish you were someplace else?
Dan Shaw of the Lafayette Journal&Courier reports:When the recently elected Tippecanoe County assessor posted complaints about other county officials on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Commissioner-elect's starting date on job being questioned in civil suit
Pam Tharp of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- The fuss in Franklin County over county commissioner terms is moving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Summing up Kyle Hupfer's career as DNR chief
Phil Bloom, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Outdoors editor, wrote Sunday:His name appeared in 68 articles in The Journal Gazette during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 25, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Environment - No coal mining at Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has issued a press release announcing that there will be no coal mining at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Bill prohibiting serial meetings introduced in House this year
In the past two sessions, Senator Beverly Gard has introduced and had passed by the Senate a bill prohibiting serial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - General Assembly names acting director of Legislative Services Agency
Here is the press release:ROWINGS NAMED ACTING DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on looming public-sector retiree heath care crisis
The NY Times today has a long story about the how governmental units nationwide are facing challenges in paying health...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on last year's Toll Road lease/sale
A reader has pointed the ILB to the latest issue of Mother Jones, which has a number of stories on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Allen County commissioners ban continuous meetings
Benjamin Lanka reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:For the first time in decades, the Allen County commissioners will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 16, 2006
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - An observation on a PROBE Report recommendation
Taking Down Words posted a copy of the Governor's PROBE report last week, access it here. What caught my eye...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 10, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Visiting Statehouse? Keep the heat at home"
"Visiting Statehouse? Keep the heat at home: Weapons restriction to start next year, but not for legislators, judges" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 09, 2006
Friday, December 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Lawyers to Catch More Work with New Benefit Disclosure Rules"
This story from the National Law Journal, headed "Lawyers to Catch More Work with New Benefit Disclosure Rules: Public entities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 08, 2006
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Exodus of state staff triggers ethics rule"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an important story today on what ethics rules/laws apply to members...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 03, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Could this be a coincidence?
Sunday morning the ILB posted an entry commenting that three different papers had items that day introducing the topic of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Could this be a coincidence?
Could this be a coincidence? So far I've read three stories today, from different parts of the state, all making...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 26, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Governor rejects letting legislature review welfare privatization deal
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the pending billion dollar FSSA contract. Earlier stories may...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 23, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Public meeting agendas may be intentionally vague
The Johnson County Daily Journal had an opinion piece yesterday by the editor, Scarlett Syse, that included the following:Agendas put...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators’ perk appropriately terminated"
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial this Sunday:One of David Long’s first acts as the new state Senate leader...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 19, 2006
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate's health care perks to change somewhat; retaining the General Assembly's video archives
Following up on new Senate Pro Tem David Long's announcement this week (see ILB entry here) that the Senate's generous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 18, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate's health care perks to change somewhat
There are a number of stories today on new Senate Pro Tem David Long's announcement re the Senate's life time...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 16, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Guns in state parks rule gets first public hearing"
In September the Indiana DNR chief adopted an "emergency" rule lifting the ban on handguns in state parks. For background...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code
On June 4th the ILB published a warning, titled "Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Suggestions for the new legislative leadership - Part I: The Video Archives
A new Indiana General Assembly will convene November 20th (organization day). It will have a new Speaker of the House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Monday, November 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Public access counselor Davis featured in LCJ
"Counselor keeps government accessible: She makes records, meetings public" is the headline to this story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 06, 2006
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Communities seek to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
Adding to numerous earlier entries on outdoor wood-fired boilers or furnaces, inlcuding this partial ILB list, are two recent stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Calumet Township Trustee v. Twp. Board disputes continue
On July 21st the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Township Board of Calumet Township of Lake County, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 04, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Illinois' pension nightmare"
"Illinois' pension nightmare: Funds for teachers, state workers face a $45.8 billion shortfall" is the lead story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 03, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Chicago lawyers are billing East Chicago at a rate of $580 per hour
"E.C. legal spending hits outrageous level" is the title of an editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:It's apparent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 22, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on cell towers in the news
This September 07, 2006 ILB entry referenced both the St. Charles Tower, Inc. v. Bd. of Zoning Appeals of Evansville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 20, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Goshen paper opines "Boost budget of state access counselor"
This editorial today from the Goshen News indicates the Public Access Counselor has state-wide impact:Indiana officials are always looking to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - East Chicago legal bills top $1.5 million
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today by Joe Carlson that begins:East Chicago has spent at least $1.5...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislative benefits and the power of elections
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette opines today:The partisan power squabbles that seem so frustrating in the midst of a legislative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 14, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "IPS Board member says he will resign over felony"
Updating their story from October 4th, (see ILB entry here) about the school board member who plead guilty to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Kokomo is "Anything but Open"
An opinion piece in the Kokomo Tribune today objects to Mayor Matt McKillip's re-election campaign including a promise to make...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 09, 2006
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Should legislators should be allowed to serve as officers or directors of state universities and schools?
"Troubling ties with lawmakers" is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:There are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 08, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "IPS Board member says he will resign over felony"
Andy Garnmill of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An Indianapolis Public School Board member said Tuesday that he would resign after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: "DNR should stop its practice of manufacturing controversies"
What's next? Strip mining in state parks? Well, yes. See 10/2/06 AP story here and an 10/1/06 Evansville Courier& Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 02, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Ind. Law - "Emergency" rulemaking at the Department of Natural Resources
My thoughts. A properly promulgated administrative rule in Indiana has the force and effect of law. The law governing state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "DNR should stop its practice of manufacturing controversies" [Updated]
"DNR should stop its practice of manufacturing controversies" is the headline to an editorial today in the Munster (NW Indiana)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Harrison County's proposed countywide conservation easement program
Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The Harrison County commissioners set aside an hour during their meeting last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State of Indiana sides with Duke in case against EPA
Platts News Service reported yesterday:Duke Energy, 10 states and two electric utility groups have filed briefs with the US Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Clark zoning overhaul slows"
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:An ambitious effort to revise Clark County's planning and zoning rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 18, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Kosciusko may limit lake access
Becky Manley of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Kosciusko County commissioners might vote on a proposal Tuesday that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 17, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Ind. Courts - JTAC and BMV team up in Delphi
The Carroll County Comet's report on the Delphi City Council meeting Monday evening includes this:The Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 14, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Ind. gov't. - Arguments for transparency in local budgeting
The Evansville Courier& Press has a story this morning by John Martin that begins:In passing the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp. 2007...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Environment - Revised ordinance for outdoor wood boilers set for review
The ILB has had many entries on the state environmental agency's efforts to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers. The effort stalled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 11, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Greenwood attorney to head gaming panel
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today via a lengthy story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 11, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Ind. Courts - Indiana doesn't keep annual divorce numbers
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:[T]here is no annual divorce rate for Indiana; no way to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Limited access to Statehouse and adjoining buildings underway
Some reflections on Niki Kelly's story Thursday on security meaures to be instituted in the Statehouse and adjoining office buildings....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 09, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Cell towers in the news
As noted in this ILB entry yesterday, the Court of Appeals today is hearing oral arguments in St. Charles Tower,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Limited access to Statehouse and adjoining buildings underway
Niki Kelly has a lengthy report today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette titled "Statehouse tightening its security." Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Floyd's continuing dispute over whether a utility can condemn land in eminent-domain proceedings
Matt Batcheldor of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:With a groundswell of support from Floyds Knobs residents, the Floyd County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Are the Indiana Week in Review pundits going to be wrong again?
My thoughts: On January 23, 2006 an ILB entry began:I watched WFYI's Indiana Week in Review last weekend. "Lifetime Health...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 03, 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "New Albany considering hiring full-time city attorney"
Matt Batcheldor of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:New Albany has a part-time city attorney who has too much to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 02, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Sen. Mrvan files records complaint against GUEA"
Marc Chase of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:An Indiana senator made his most recent attempt Tuesday to pry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 31, 2006
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Hupfer gives 10-year reprieve to canned hunting [Updated]
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a lengthy story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – Kyle Hupfer, director...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 27, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Attorney ready to act on facade program"
"Attorney ready to act on facade program" is the headline to a brief story today in the Munster (NW Indiana)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 21, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Political players helped pave way for Major Moves"
Patrick Guinane of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times has two stories today on Major Moves and the law firms involved....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Stories today on FSSA; Governor's ethics pledge
"Company seeking Indiana deal had woes in other states" is the headline to this lengthy AP story by Ken Kusmer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State and university salaries
"Who's making what?" is the title to an extensive Indianapolis Star special report today on Indiana state government and university...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 20, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Ind. Law - New system of trending to impact property owners
The Lafayette Journal & Courier ran two stories earlier this week on "trending." From the first:Question: What is trending? Answer:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 19, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "DNR violated public access laws "
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Lori Caldwell:GARY — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources violated the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Ind. Law - The July-August issue of Res Gestae arrived yesterday
The July/August issue of the Res Gestae, the Journal of the Indiana State Bar Association, arrived in my mailbox yesterday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Do you have to be "approved" to view public records or access public meetings?
Wednesday the ILB had an entry titled "Public records for sale to the right people," about a plan to sell...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 11, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Public records for sale to the right people
In today's Marion Chronicle Tribune, Teresa Auch writes:Plans to put more public records online - but for a price -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Vigo Commissioners broke antitrust laws, alleges lawsuit
Deb McKee of the Terre Haute TribStar reports:The owner of Thompson’s Motorsports has filed a lawsuit accusing Vigo County Commissioners...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
Environment - Evansville seeks to regulate outdoor wood-fired boilers
The Evansville Courier& Press has a story today by Bryon Rohrig that reports:Although discussion and likely passage of a ban...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 07, 2006
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Ind. Law - "Who should pay price for meth messes?"
"Who should pay price for meth messes? Proposed law makes property owners responsible for cleanup cost." That is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 06, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - South Shore ridership jumps, again
The Gary Post-Tribune reports:CHESTERTON — Dan Ryan Expressway and Chicago Skyway reconstruction, coupled with gasoline prices that have topped the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 29, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ind. Law - 'Indy Star' Photog's Death Prompts State OSHA Investigation
"'Indy Star' Photog's Death Prompts State OSHA Investigation" is the headline to a story today in Editor & Publisher ("America's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Computer upgrade for BMV remains a work in progress "
"Computer upgrade for BMV remains a work in progress" is the headline to Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's column today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 23, 2006
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Goldman Sachs's Conflicts of Interest Convulse Chicago, Indiana
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an interesting editorial today, putting the best face on the Bloomberg News article quoted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 20, 2006
Monday, July 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Goldman Sachs's Conflicts of Interest Convulse Chicago, Indiana
Well, this is very interesting. Bloomberg News has this story today, headlined "Goldman Sachs's Conflicts of Interest Convulse Chicago, Indiana."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State Ethics Commission to review aspect of state hospital privatization
The Richmond Palladium-Item has a report today by Bill Engle headlined "Ethics panel will rule on hospital plan." Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 17, 2006
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "‘Buy Indiana’ gives outsiders in-state perks"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long investigative piece today on "Buy Indiana." It begins:INDIANAPOLIS –...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Blogs in the news
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal devotes her Sunday column to "A few blogs for political junkies to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on efforts of the Lake Station Clerk-Treasurer to obtain money for legal fees
The ILB has had three earlier entries on the efforts of the Lake Station Clerk-Treasurer to obtain money for legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Indiana has yet to identify its critical infrastructure"
On May 14, 2006, the ILB reported on several Fort Wayne Journal Gazette stories on our State's failure to compile...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislative candidates squabble over who likes controversial health perks for lawmakers the least
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has a a story today headlined "Flier is misleading, challenger says: Battles says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Bosma says GOP won't redistrict next year
"Bosma says GOP won't redistrict next year" is the headline to a story today by the Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 01, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Law - A little more on the Texas redistricting decision
Continue to follow Election Law Blog, How Appealing, and SCOTUSblog if you want to read everything on today's opinion in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Feds fine Intelenet, state $8.3M
A story today by Maureen Groppe from the Indianapolis Star Washington Bureau reports: WASHINGTON -- Indiana and a public-private agency...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - The budget of a city is much different than your own home checkbook or even for a person running a business
A story today in the Chicago Tribune is about an Illinois town, but the problem isn't limited to Illinois. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - New Floyd County zoning approved
The ILB has posted a number of entires involving Floyd County's proposed new zoning ordinance and now the deed is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 26, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lease of Toll Road to take effect Wednesday - What does it mean?
Martin DeAgostino of the South Bend Tribune has a good story today offering "a brief primer on the Indiana Toll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 25, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Louisiana Governor Blanco vetoes bill giving lifetime health and life insurance benefits to lawmakers
Baton Rouge's paper, The Advocate, reports today:After a firestorm of criticism, Gov. Kathleen Blanco vetoed a bill Thursday that would...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Huge lottery payout - for lawyers"
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Diana Penner:A dispute over a winning scratch-off ticket that would have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State workers' Internet access cut: some disciplined for viewing porn
Elisabeth J. Beardsley of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The Indiana state government began restricting state workers' Internet access yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Kokomo Council not happy about mayor's legal bills
The Kokomo Perspective reports today, in a story by Paul Allor:The bill is due for high-school student Ryan Nees' lawyer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Key concepts to dictate land use through 2025"
"Key concepts to dictate land use through 2025" is the headline to a story today by Howard Greninger in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 22, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on the toll road and the ruling
From The Bond Buyer, The Daily Newpaper of Public Finance, today's report:CHICAGO — Indiana now plans to close its $3.85...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Harris County Texas won't sell or lease toll roads
A well-timed story in today's Houston Chronicle reports:Rejecting the temptation of a multibillion-dollar windfall, the Harris County Commissioners Court voted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing [Updated]
This is the third ILB entry of the day about the Orange County judge placing an entire lawsuit under seal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Courts - More on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing
Supplementing the Grace Schneider report earlier today in the Louisville Courier Journal about a judge in Orange County summarily sealing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Indy Star turns spotlight on two potential FSSA contractors
The featured front-page story in the Sunday Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans, is headlined: "State urged to re-examine welfare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 18, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Governor Daniels imposes additional steps in FSSA contract review process
"FSSA outsourcing plan to get more review" is the headline to an AP story by Mike Smith that reports:INDIANAPOLIS (AP)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 17, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Ind. Gov. - Public or private records? Wayne County’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
E. Thomas Kemp of Kemplog has just posted an interesting entry about a dispute in Wayne County about whether the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 16, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Environment - New Albany sewers investigated
"New Albany sewers investigated: Alleged sabotage, finances looked at" is the headline to a story today in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 10, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Environment - There are limits to the reach of the information superhighway
The Indianapolis Star had a front-page story yesterday by Tammy Webber headlined "Fish warnings fail to hook those most at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Leasing public assets to for-profit companies poses a tantalizing proposition for cash-strapped state and local governments"
Pat Guinane, who covered the legislative debate over leasing the Indiana Toll Road as Statehouse bureau chief for the Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Privatization of municipal water utilities questioned
On May 28 the ILB posted quotes from a Chicago Tribune story that began:For many towns across the country, it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Ind. Law - Warning to those who rely on the online Indiana Administrative Code
Warning! The ILB has written at length in earlier entries about how the Indiana Register will no longer be published....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 04, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Dunes Inn idea is a bust - no bids received
The Chesterton Tribune's Vicki Urbanik had a story Friday reporting the Save the Dunes' rebuttal to the following statements by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Governor Daniels imposes additional steps in FSSA contract review process
Referencing its earlier story by Niki Kelly re Governor Daniels imposing additional steps in FSSA contract review process (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006
Friday, June 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Dunes Inn idea is a bust - no bids received
Updating yesterday's ILB entry are these items today. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial, titled "Dunes inn doomed:"The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 02, 2006
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Judge Comer is replaced as Ethics Commission head
Via a press release yesterday, Gov. Daniels announced that:Laura L. Forest will become executive director of the Indiana State Ethics...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Dunes Inn idea is a bust - no bids received; more
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Diane Krieger Spivak:It looks like private investors won’t be building a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate democrats reject retirement benefits
Supplementing the ILB entry from yesterday are these stories: Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes that:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Urban sprawl in Allen County
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an interesting story by reporter Benjamin Lanka on a discussion by county commissioners on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate democrats reject retirement benefits
The Indianapolis Star's Mary Beth Schneider reports in a story just posted: Indiana Senate Democrats said today they will not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels imposes additional steps in FSSA contract review process
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Niki Kelly reporting that, in response to a letter from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Privatization of municipal water utilities questioned
Indiana is never mentioned in this story in today's Chicago Tribune. But its subject - privatization of municipal water utilities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - No, no, don't sell the Hoosier lottery!
This ILB entry from Wed., May 24th, titled "First the toll road, next the lottery? Is nothing sacred?" covered plans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Slowing the FSSA privatization train
"Slowing the privatization train" is the headline to an excellent editorial this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The speeding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 27, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County prepared to settle with Arthur Andersen
This ILB entry from Dec. 9th, 2005 begins:The ILB had a long entry Nov. 30th titled "Marion County Judge Zore...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 26, 2006
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Garton and Borst victims of religious zealots? Or were they simply out of touch?
Sheila Suess Kennedy, whose writings I often admire, had a column Tuesday in the Indianapolis Star that concluded:For better or...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Nondisclosure agreement reportedly bars public from seeing settlement
Tuesday this ILB entry reported on a Crawfordsville settlement agreement (Per the AP "The city has settled with the mayor's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Toll Road company would bar the public and the media from speech [Updated]
The Gary Post-Tribune has an interesting story today by Steve Walsh headlined "Toll Road speech crashes." Some quotes:The first public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 25, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: House Republicans vow to end health care perk, permanently
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today headed "Political foes vow to scrap job perk:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - House Republicans vow to end health care perk, permanently
Mary Beth Schneider reports for the Indianapolis Star this afternoon:Republicans trying to keep the majority in the Indiana House today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Nondisclosure agreement reportedly bars public from seeing settlement
The AP reported this morning:CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. -- The city has settled with the mayor's former administrative assistant over her allegations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two Indiana communities look at technology
Auburn. From a brief editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today:Auburn officials plan a public meeting this week to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 22, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Follow-up on: Lake County printing contracts questioned
Some readers may recall the series of entries late last year on Lake County printing contracts. This Feb. 27th, 2006...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 19, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Why can't we do this in Indiana?
The Ohio Channel ("A Serivce of Ohio's Public Broadcasting Stations") has the most incredibly cool governmental site I have seen!...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Court intervention sought in election equipment dispute"
Mike Smith of the AP reports today:INDIANAPOLIS - An election-equipment provider wants a judge to disqualify Secretary of State Todd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Stories today from Lake County
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has four law-related stories today of interest. My favorite first, headlined "Suit irks local officials:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Courts - Take note: Voter backlash continues in Pennsylvania
The backlash over the midnight pay raise in Pennsylvania, which in November led the voters to throw out a Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Plan to privatize FSSA claims processing may hit fan, at least temporarily
Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star reports today that, although the State may be eager to outsource the "applications and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Did Governor's office interefere in 2002 NIPSO rate settlement?
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today by Keith Benman that reports:The state's largest consumer group wants federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Listen to the freshman"
"Listen to the freshman: Shape up legislature, or the voters will" is the headline to an editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana has yet to identify its critical infrastructure
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has several stories today on the State's failure to compile a list of its "critical...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: The Roob-FSSA's business approach
Julie Creek of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an excellent analytical piece today headlined "Losing the ‘human factor’: State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels' emphasis on ethics opens the door to scrutiny "
The Louisville Courier Journal's Sunday column by Leslie Stedman Weidenbener is titled "Daniels' emphasis on ethics opens the door to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - The Roob-FSSA's business approach
The AP's Ken Kusmer has a very good story today surveying how the FSSA operates under Mitch Roob. Part of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Governor recommends justice institute director be fired
The AP is reporting here, in a story that begins:Gov. Mitch Daniels called for the firing of the Indiana Criminal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Porter County seeks input on master plan; Floyd County report
Porter County. Updating Wednesday's ILB entry on the reaction to the Porter County zoning proposal at the first of three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More open records stories [Updated]
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported yesterday, in a story by Benjamin Lanka that begins:The Indiana public access counselor ruled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Open records law compliance
From an editorial today in the Evansville Courier& Press:Only days before Mitch Daniels was sworn in as governor of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Hoosier voting and its many challenges
Geralyn M. Miller, an associate professor of public affairs in the Division of Public & Environmental Affairs at IPFW, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006
Ind. Law - The status of executive orders in Indiana
The General Assembly makes law by enacting statutes; the Supreme Court makes law by writing opinions; the Governor makes law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Public Access Counselor chides INDOT, Daniels' office over records inquiries
Mike Smith of the AP reports this afternoon:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Department of Transportation violated state law regarding requests...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Porter County seeks input on master plan
Monday the ILB quoted from a Chesterton Tribune story the preceding Friday that began: "Porter County Plan Commission officials will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA controversy ends with contractor returning to former state job
"Rhoad reverts to state job, pay: Private contract to double income for same post canceled after inquiry" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Monday, May 08, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Porter County seeks input on master plan
The Chesterton Tribune reported Friday: Porter County Plan Commission officials will hold three public input sessions next week on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 08, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Yet more on: State FSSA exec goes from public to private at twice the price
As noted at the end of this ILB entry from May 4th: "The ILB is attempting to obtain from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Senate leader ousted
Updating the ILB entry from May 3rd, a "My View" column in the Sunday Indianapolis Star is written by John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 07, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: State FSSA exec goes from public to private at twice the price
Niki Kelly reports today on in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in the continuing story of the $180,000 per year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 04, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: State FSSA exec goes from public to private at twice the price
The Indianapolis Star's Michele McNeil writes in a brief story posted late this afternoon on the Star website:The Indiana Democratic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate leader ousted [Updated]
"Senate leader ousted" is the headline to a story in the Indianapolis Star today by Michele McNeil. Some quotes:COLUMBUS, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: State FSSA exec goes from public to private at twice the price
"State social-services official outsources job to himself, boosts salary" is the Louisville Courier Journal headline to a rewrite of yesterday's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State FSSA exec goes from public to private at twice the price
"Exec goes from public to private at twice the price" is the headline to a story today by Niki Kelly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Monday, May 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Floyd County to unveil revised zoning ordinance"
"Floyd County to unveil revised zoning ordinance" is the headline to a story by Ben Zion Hershberyg in the Louisville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 01, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Some takes on Tuesday's primary election
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener writes in her Sunday Louisville Courier Journal column, under the headline "Officials feel a loss of control...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on attorney for Lake Station city clerk - add Merrillville
Recalling these ILB entries from March 5th and April 7th, on the efforts of the Lake Station Clerk-Treasurer to obtain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 27, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Former IDEM Commissioner has new job
The Indianapolis Star's Sunday column, Behind Closed Doors, reports today:It's old home week in Lawrence Lawrence City Hall has the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 23, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: ISTA to sue over school funding
"Teachers sue state, alleging inequality: School funding not fair to all children, suit says" is the headline to a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: ISTA to sue over school funding
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the ISTA's lawsuit has now been filed, according to this AP story by Mike...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Police panel violated state law
"Police panel violated state law" is the headline to a story this morning in the Gary Post-Tribune, by Lori Caldwell....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on Fort Wayne's $1.2 million in legal fees
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial on the $1.2 million the city has paid in legal fees in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on Fort Wayne's $1.2 million in legal fees
"City grab for utility surpasses $1 million: Divided City Council reveals acquisition fees" is the headlie to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Move IDEM lawyers to AG's office?
Updating this March 24th ILB entry, titled "Move IDEM lawyers to AG's office?", the new issue of the Indiana Lawyer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - ISTA to sue over school funding
Sharlonda L. Waterhouse of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:From science to math to ISTEP testing benchmarks, Hoosier public schools struggle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two cities rack up attorneys fees - $11,000 and $1.2 million
Kokomo. Yesterday the ILB posted this entry quoting from an AP report that began: "Fighting a teenager's public records request...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
"Kokomo must pay in records case" is the headline to an AP story posted on the Indianapolis Star website. Sme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today on the lack of any restrictions on Indiana legislators retiring...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 16, 2006
Friday, April 14, 2006
Ind. Law - Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease
"Lawmaker to work for firm linked to Toll Road lease: Rep. Luke Messer says he didn't know law firm was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Battle of lawsuit legal documents
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Melanie Csepiga:LOWELL | The gloves have flown off, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - South Bend Council executive session to violate Open Door Law?
Advance Indiana has an interesting entry today that begins:The South Bend Common Council will take up a proposed ordinance to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Monday, April 10, 2006
Ind. Law - More on the demise of the Indiana Register
The lead article in this week's edition of Indiana Legislative Insight (4/10/06, Vol. 18, No. 18, paid subscription only), begins:At...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "A tiny ad placed in Indy is a whisper in northern Indiana"
"A tiny ad placed in Indy is a whisper in northern Indiana" is the title to an editorial today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Town's future hangs in the ballot "
"Town's future hangs in the ballot: Greenville to abide by vote on zoning" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - DNR head featured
"Natural Resources director off to flying startchief tackling tough issues" is the headline to a story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on attorney for Lake Station city clerk
On March 5 the ILB quoted from a Munster (NW Indiana) Times story headlined "Is attorney waste of taxpayer dollars?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 07, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Voting machine errors disturbing for league of women voters
The Evansville Courier& Press reported yesterday:At the annual League of Women Voters State Council meeting Saturday, many voters were visibly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Law - Indiana Districts Give Congressional Incumbents a Big Advantage
"Districts Give Congressional Incumbents a Big Advantage" is the title to this NPR story this morning:Morning Edition, April 3, 2006...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Three trials in the Camm murder case have cost Floyd County taxpayers about $1.8 million
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today:The three trials in the Camm murder case have cost Floyd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006
Friday, March 31, 2006
Law - More on: The Federal Register and the Indiana Register
Last Saturday the ILB posted an entry on the 70th anniversary of the Federal Register. The entry ended with this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 31, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Kokomo mayor has more public records issues
Kokomo mayor Matt McKillip, who last month lost a public records suit for his email list, now is being forced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Kentucky legislature too wrapped up in religion, Jewish leaders say
"Legislature too wrapped up in religion, Jewish leaders say" is the headline to a story today in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Challenge to $1-per-page fee for printouts of county recorder's digital records
This Feb. 7th ILB entry discussed an issue that arose because county recorders were charging $1.00 per page for printouts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Law - The Federal Register and the Indiana Register
The Federal Register turned 70 this month. NPR this evening had a great story on how the Federal Register came...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 25, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Move IDEM lawyers to AG's office?
Indiana Legislative Insight's hot-off-the-press new issue (subscription only, quoted with permission) reports that the AG has entered into a three-month...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 24, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Ind. Law - High-fenced hunting ban gets OK
Updating yesterday's ILB entry based on the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story titled "High-fenced hunting ban could get OK," the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Confusion reigns when it comes to open records
"Confusion reigns when it comes to open records" is the headline to a column today by Frank Gray in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - High-fenced hunting ban could get OK
"High-fenced hunting ban could get OK" is the headline to this story today by Phil Bloom in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 20, 2006
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - How one citizen uses the public access law
The Richmond Paladium-Item has this story today by Pam Tharp about the State's public access law. Some quotes:LIBERTY, Ind. --Mae...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 19, 2006
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: State lacked coal mine inspections during 2005
From an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Two days after 12 coal miners perished in a West Virginia...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006
Friday, March 17, 2006
Ind. Law - Star criticizes Senator Garton
The Indianapolis Star's editorial cartoon today is a Gary Varvel drawing of Senator Garton walking away from the Statehouse with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 17, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Evansville Courier & Press opines on Sunshine Week
The Evansville Courier& Press (whose website has become increasingly frustrating to use) has an editorial today titled "Sunshine Week." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two different approaches to courts v. legislature
In a column titled "Legislative Briefs" today, Louisville Courier Journal reporter Lesley Stedman Weidenbener quotes Sen. Richard Bray, R-Martinsville on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Good news from the PAC for Sunshine Week!
Public Access Counselor Karen Davis has now made available online "selected informal inquiry responses of the Public Access Counselor for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Marion and Porter County Auditors in the news today
The Indianapolis Star reports today:Marion County Auditor Martha Womacks filed a lawsuit against the city Monday to force Indianapolis Mayor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State lacked coal mine inspections during 2005
An AP story available this morning via both the Louisville Courier Journal and the Indianapolis Star reports:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Law - This is public access week, nationwide. PART II
The Indianapolis Star has an interesting editorial today showing how "Access to public records lets us peek inside government's doors",...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Law - This is public access week, nationwide. PART I
Kicking off "National Sushine Week" is this editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, headlined "Reopen Government." Some quotes:Officials at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - GPS tracking could cut Delaware County jail population
Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:Delaware County hopes to reduce jail overcrowding by using GPS satellite technology to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Failure to submit paperwork to Indiana Public Defender Commission costly to many counties, including Marion
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story by Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lawsuit to block closing of Silvercrest fails
Updating this Feb. 16th ILB entry titled "Ind. Gov't. - Lawsuit to block closing of Silvercrest fails" is this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Conference committees: where bills get 2nd look"
"Conference committees: where bills get 2nd look" is the headline to this story today by Greg Hafkin in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two stories today on lobby reform in the Indiana General Assembly
"Bosma mum on lobby-reform plans" is the headline to this story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 05, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lake Station: Is attorney waste of taxpayer dollars?
"Is attorney waste of taxpayer dollars?" is the headline to this story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times, by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 05, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Environment - More on: "Dairy CAFO wins case against BZA"
"Blackford board wrong to deny dairy farm hearing" is the headline to this AP story today in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 04, 2006
Friday, March 03, 2006
Environment - "Dairy CAFO wins case against BZA"
"Dairy CAFO wins case against BZA" is the headline to a story by Seth Slabuagh in today's Muncie Star-Press. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 03, 2006
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Richmond Pal-Item Editorial: Garton's decision hurts state wineries
The Richmond Pal-Item today has an excellent editorial on the fate of the wine shipping bill: Indiana Senate President Pro...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - More on bill resulting from dispute over Kokomo mayor's email list
Today the mayor of Kokomo has a letter to the editor in the Indianapolis Star, available here. Some quotes:The Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "State Senate stuck in neutral"
"State Senate stuck in neutral" is the headline to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Our position: State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate rejects efforts to amend eminent domain bill
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal that:The Indiana Senate yesterday rejected two efforts to limit the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Law - House rejects effort to strip DNR of authority over deer farms
A report today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Indiana House defeated a bill yesterday that would have stripped the Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Lake County printing contracts questioned
The first ILB entry was on Dec. 4, 2005, when a story in the Gary Post-Tribune reported that bidders for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - Terre Haute Tribune-Star editorial: "A heroic effort for public access"
"A heroic effort for public access" is the headline to this story today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, about the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Ind. Law - South Bend Tribune on lawmakers' perks
The South Bend Tribune has an excellent editorial today headlined "Lawmakers should tell all about their perks." Some quotes:Members who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Several interesting zoning stories this week
"Property rights versus farmland protection at issue in Porter County rezoning" was the heading to an ILB entry dated Dec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - DNR employees get $3 million from suit
The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:The state of Indiana will pay a $3 million settlement to some current and former Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels to be on C-SPAN
Sunday's morning's Washington Journal will feature the following:Sunday, February 26 7:30am - Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) 8:00am - Gov. Mike...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Bill to continue canned deer hunting is dead, but legislative efforts continue
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The House approved an amendment yesterday that would require the state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Ind Law - Rep. Bauer, if elected House Speaker, would bring back House health care perks
That is the speculation. In a day of amazing stories, this may be the topper. And it is not yet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two editorials take General Assembly to task
Both the Evansville Courier& Press and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette have editorials that strongly take members of this year's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Serial meeting bill most likely dead
On Saturday the ILB had an entry titled "Serial meeting bill in danger again." Today, Jennifer Whitson reports in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Another editorial on paucity of contested primary races
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today titled "Empty Ballot Slots," that begins:Voters in northeast Indiana and across...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Law - More on legislators' life-time health care benefit
The Indianapoltis Star today has two Letters to the Editor on the health care perk. Some quotes:What a health-care deal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which pointed out that there is a bill pending in the General Assembly which could wipe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Law - Another Star editorial on redistricting bill; my thoughts
The Indianapolis Star has an editorial today correctly pointing out that there are few contested primary races again this year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Law - "Garton targets fenced-hunting bill "
"Garton targets fenced-hunting bill: Senate leader wants issue settled in court" is the headline to a story today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: High school student prevails in suit against Kokomo mayor in public access issue
Yesterday the ILB reported here (including links to the court and PAC opinions) that Ryan Nees has prevailed in his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senate's health perk: They still don't get it"
"Senate's health perk: They still don't get it" is the headline to this editorial today in the Lafayette Journal &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on legislative perks
The Sunday Indianapolis Star editorial is headlined "Some negative numbers: They add up to wastefulness." Some quotes:The Star Editorial Board...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on legislative perks
The Evansville Courier& Press had an editorial titled "Lawmaker Benefits" on Friday that the ILB covered here (2nd item). It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "BMV blunder is inexcusable" says editorial
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today on the failings of the "improved" BMV. Some quotes:If you build it, they...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "State senators to keep controversial healthcare benefit"
"State senators to keep controversial healthcare benefit" is the headline to a story today in the Madison Courier. A Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Serial meeting bill in danger again
As last reported in this Feb. 2nd ILB entry, Senator Bev Gard's bill last year to ban serial meetings received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Upcoming Indianapolis Star editorials
Well, the Indianapolis Star was somewhat slow out of the gate this year on these issues, but it looks to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Columbus Republic poll on Senate health care perks
A trusted reader has sent me these poll results From the Columbus Republic, hometown paper of state senate leader Bob...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators' perks come with lifetime hypocrisy"
Indianapolis Star political columnist Matthew Tully writes today, in a column headed "Senators' perks come with lifetime hypocrisy," that:A group...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lawsuit to block closing of Silvercrest fails
"Judge: State can close Silvercrest - Disabled children will be transferred" is the headline to this story today by Dick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Senators will keep lifetime benefits"
Several papers report today on the changes to be made to the Senate health care perks. The bottom line, so...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Senate health care perk modified somewhat [Updated]
Bill Ruthhart has within the hour posted a story on the Indianapolis Star website that reports:The Indiana Senate today modified...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Disclose Toll Road Bids
"Disclose Toll Road bids" is the headline to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:But some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Another article on Senator Garton and health care perks
Brian Howey, in his weekly column in the Decatur Daily Democrat, focuses on Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Canned deer hunting bill stymied, at least for now
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Senate President Pro Tem Robert Garton, R-Columbus, sent the bill to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
Ind. Law - Even more on Canned deer hunting preserves
Thanks to TDW, we can update Sunday's ILB entry on canned hunting with a link to a South Bend Tribune...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - "Sen. Garton, kill health care perk"
"Sen. Garton, kill health care perk" is the headline to today's Indianapolis Star editorial. It begins:Our position: Senate president pro...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine shipping bill to be heard Wednesday in Senate committee
According to the Gary Post-Tribune, the wine shipping bill, HB 1190, will be heard Wednesday in Senate committee. (See also...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Bill would exempt DNR from several laws
According to a story today by Drew Laird in the Bloomington Alternative, SB 354 was originally:intended to improve the popular...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legal bills arrive for the City of Kokomo
Earlier this morning the ILB posted an entry on Fort Wayne's legal bills. The Kokomo Tribune had a very long...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Failure to submit paperwork to Indiana Public Defender Commission costly to many counties, including Marion
Sara Eaton of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports that the Public Defender Commission reimburses counties "for a portion of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Allen County examines legal fees [Updated]
A story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by Benjamin Lanka is headlined "County examines legal fees: Bills of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - More on Canned deer hunting preserves
Skip Hess' "Outdoors" column today is headlined "Latest fenced hunting bill has veterans in crosshairs." Why? Because the House added...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ind. Law - Yet another story on legislative health care perks, state pensions, and Senator Garton
Matthew Tully's politics column today is headed "Old-school politician flunking government reform." Some quotes:I really had no intention of spending...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Indiana General Assembly's video record
Charles Wilson of the AP story has a story today, published in the Lafayette Journal & Courier, headlined "Indiana one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State enters into agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that resolves civil-rights investigations at two juvenile facilities
Ken Kusmer of the AP reports today, via the Louisville Courier Journal:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Correction is to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006
Ind. Law - Garton: Legislators' lifetime insurance "changes" considered
A 2/7/06 story by Dave Evensen in the Columbus Republic (and the first story I've seen on the issue from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Courts - Judges concerned about bill language limiting decision-making power in child abuse and neglect cases
Both the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and the Evansville Courier& Press have stories today on this issue. Niki Kelly's Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Department of Natural Resources has settled a class action lawsuit filed in 1998 by current and former DNR employees
The DNR has issued a press release, reproduced in this Indside Indiana Business entry. The lead:The state must pay $3...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - State prisoner grievances now being handled informally, without paperwor
Ken Kusmer of the AP has a story today reporting on a "new system aimed to quickly resolve state prison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Ind. Law - More on proposed telecommunications overhaul
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a good column by Tracy Warner headed "Telecom on trial." It is billed as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 05, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Two columnists today focus on House video record; concerns about the video record
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a column today headlined "Contentious General Assembly debates a sign of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 05, 2006
Friday, February 03, 2006
Environment - Gary Post-Trib has another good wood-fired boilers story
Tim Zorn of the Gary Post-Tribune has good coverage again today of the wood-fired boilers issue. His comprehensive Jan. 22nd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - For most bills, it's a short life; Bill to abolish legislators' health care perks among the dead
"For most bills, it's a short life" is the headline to a Mary Beth Schneider story today in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislature again has the opportunity to ban serial meetings
As indicated in this ILB entry from Jan. 2nd, Senator Bev Gard's bill last year to ban serial meetings received...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Ind. Law - Canned deer hunting preserves would continue under House amendments
Existing high-fence deer hunting preserves would be allowed to continue operations under amendments to HB 1349 passed in the House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Who is running in the primaries?
The Indiana Secretary of State's Election Division website includes the 2006 Primary Candidate List. It is in two parts, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006
Ind. Law - Star editorial on redistricting bill; my thoughts
The Indianapolis Star today urges the state senate to adopt HB 1009, the redistrcting bill. Some quotes:Legitimate questions about implementation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Environment - More on "Too many unanswered questions about Dunes lodge; Environmental Impact Statement"
The Chesterton Tribune Friday carried a letter from noted Indiana environmentalist Charlotte Read on DNR's plan for the Indiana Dunes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Indianapolis Star today reports on high cost of heath insurance and problems with Medicare drug plan
"Coverage denied: The alternatives are few when health insurers don't want you" is the headline to this story by Daniel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Billboard controversy is spotted in new venue
John Ketzenberger, business columnist for the Indianapolis Star, has an interesting column today titled "Billboard controversy is spotted in new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Law - Legal firm donated to Daniels campaign
"Legal firm donated to Daniels campaign" is the headline to a story today by Steve Walsh in the Gary Post-Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest [Updated]
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the arguments yesterday on the state's closing of Silvercrest Children's Development Center in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Environment - Ash borers and septic systems in news
The Muncie Star-Press has a report today headlined "Ash borer burden shifted to homeowners" by Seth Slabaugh. Some quotes:In November,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest
On Jan. 4th the ILB quoted from a Louisville Courier Journal story "that a lawsuit has been filed by "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Law - Editorials: Health insurance perk should be canceled
Two more papers have strong editorials today on the Indiana General Assembly's health care perks. From the Marion County Tribune,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Ferdinand clerk lauded for access to records; ILB has no success in obtaining Floyd County record
Ferdinand clerk lauded for access to records. An AP story today by Keith Robinson that appears in both the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Garton pans redistricting bill
"Garton pans redistricting bill: Senate leader says change not needed" is the headline to this story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Environment - Too many unanswered questions about Dunes lodge; Environmental Impact Statement
The Gary Post-Tribune carried a story yesterday (no longer available online) headlined "Too many unanswered questions about Dunes lodge." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate approves telecommunications overhaul
"Senate OKs bill changing telecommunication rules: Deregulation, Internet access at measure's core" is the headline to this Lesley Stedman Weidenbener...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - At least $22.4 million was spent trying to influence the General Assembly in 2005.
"At least $22.4 million was spent trying to influence the General Assembly in 2005." That is how this wide-ranging story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Law - Health care perks and the 2006 elections
The Decatur Daily Democrat has an opinion piece today by Brian Howey headed "Health care perks and the 2006 elections."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Heirs argue that deed required land to be used for a public purpose
This is a story that the ILB has been following since 2004. See the Nov. 23, 2005 entry here. "Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Ind. Law - More on legislators' health care - voting records and questions re state employees' benefits
This is Part I of the two entries I hope to get posted today on the "legislative health care...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on: Committee endorses bill to protect e-mail addresses
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 19th, here from the Kokomo City website are Mayor McKillip's remarks on SB 205....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2006
Enviroment - Wood-fueled boilers stoke pollution debate
"Wood-fueled boilers stoke pollution debate" is the headline to a comprehensive story today by Tim Zorn in the Gary Post-Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Matt Tully on redistricting, and legislators' benefits
Indianapolis Star columnist Matthew Tully's column today is headlined: "The me-me-mes could kill districting bill." Some quotes:The bill [House Speaker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Wine-shipping bill moves to House floor
The wine shipping bill that was the focus of this lengthy ILB entry yesterday, is reported on today in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Canned hunting draws fire in Fort Wayne editorial
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette contains this editorial today. A quote:An Indiana House committee and a North Manchester lawmaker demonstrated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - It's tough to separate politics, redistricting
"It's tough to separate politics, redistricting: Plan for bipartisan panel to draw boundaries gets 1st OK on -- surprise! --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Law - Tully re Senate health care for life: "Garton clearly doesn't get it"; "An affront to Indiana taxpayers" says editorial
Indianapolis Star columnist Matthew Tully's report today is headlined "Sen. Garton's fence-sitting on perk must be painful." Some quotes:[Senate President...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - Small wineries in Illinois buffeted by the alcohol-distribution lobby; What is happening in Indiana?
"Small wineries in Illinois buffeted by the alcohol-distribution lobby; What is happening in Indiana?" was the headline to this ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more stories today on legislative health care perks
Niki Kelly writes today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS – A day after Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma announced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Law - A number of editorials today on the legislators' health perk; plus some observations
A number of Indiana newspapers this morning have editorials on the General Assembly's free health care benefits for life. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Still more on Indiana legislators' free health care for life
Advance Indiana has just posted a commentary, headed "Garton Begins Deception Game On Health Care Perk," based on in part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Gov't. Bill to spare high-fence hunting sure to draw fire [Updated]
Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star writes today:The controversial practice of hunting deer in high-fence preserves, set to be banned...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - State-subsidized House insurance changes coming
"State-subsidized House insurance changes coming" is the headline to a lengthy story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in today's Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Law - Speaker says he does not have authority to change the plan for those already retired.
"Bosma said he doesn’t have the authority to change the plan for those already retired." That is a quote from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Notice of appeal filed in suit to stop state takeover of Ft. Wayne State Developmental Center
See this Dec. 28, 2005 ILB entry, including a copy of the trial court opinion and the original complaint, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: IU President gives advance notice of resignation
Two positive editorials today on the IU restructuring. Some quotes from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Two major announcements from Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Canned hunts win new allies: Bill would overturn DNR director’s ban
"Canned hunts win new allies: Bill would overturn DNR director’s ban" is the headline to a story by outdoors editor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Courts - Rep. Peggy Welch faces dilemma over her husband's authority as juvenile judge
The Bloomington Herald-Times (paid subscription only, which means we don't often report on Bloomington stories) reports today that Indiana state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Deadline for primary filing is Feb. 17th
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette points out today:Filing for the primary election opens Wednesday. That’s the first day candidates for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: IU President gives advance notice of resignation
The Indianapolis Star has a front-page comprehensive story today by Staci Hupp detailing the IU administration overhaul to take place...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2006
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - IU President gives advance notice of resignation
Last August 8th, the ILB reported here for the first time on the criticism surrounding IU President Adam Herbert's on-the-job...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ind. Law - "Don't change it; end it" opines Evansville C&P on legislators' lifetime health insurance perk
The Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today titled "Don't change it; end it." Some quotes:While serving in the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ind. Law - "A free, lifetime perk that has to come to an end"
"A free, lifetime perk that has to come to an end" is the headline to an editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Ind. Law - Senate panel OKs telecom bill
"Senate panel OKs telecom bill" is the headline to two different stories today: Niki Kelly's story in the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Ind. Law - A bill to end legislative branch health perks appears doomed; budget agency refuses to approve acturial study of costs of perks
Jennifer Whitson has a lengthy story in today's the Evansville Courier & Press, headlined "Lawmakers' insurance perk under fire." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Latest on: Secrets of health care pact for legislators and staff may be revealed; plus recap/index to earlier entries
"Bright takes issue with health insurance plan for legislators" is the headline to this story posted Monday afternoon on The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Secrets of health care pact for legislators and staff may be revealed
Don't miss listening to this NPR story from this morning on accounting for health-care benefits. Titled "State, Local Governments Face...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Law - Republican bill proposes four citizens plus Chief Justice draw legislative district boundaries
"GOP plan: New body should draw maps: Some legislators cool to proposal giving bipartisan commission redistricting authority" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Telecommunications rears its confusing head
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Utilities, and Public Policy hearing on SB 245 is at 9:30 a.m. today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Gov. - Many stories today on the eminent domain bill
Adding to yesterday's report that HB 1010, the eminent domain bill, had passed out of committee, are a number of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: Lake County printing contracts questioned
"Flawed printing contracts to get closer look by county" is the headline to a story today by John Byrne in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lawmakers' benefits getting close look
"Lawmakers' benefits getting close look: Federal rules may lead to cut in state insurance package" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Law - "Hoosiers should be highly skeptical of a proposal to overhaul Indiana’s telecommunications laws"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that begins:Hoosiers should be highly skeptical of a proposal to overhaul...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Hurst bean factory in way of new Colts stadium; in Ohio, a standoff reaches state's highest court
There has been plenty of coverage here in Indianapolis on the question of whether "N.K. Hurst Co. will remain on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2006
Ind. Law - Telecommunications rears its confusing head
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal's Sunday column is headlined "Telecommunications rears its confusing head." It is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 08, 2006
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Did Gander Mountain STIF Cabela's?
"Did Gander Mountain STIF Cabela's? One outdoors retailer lobbies against incentives for other" reads the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Former Judge Yelton had busy year in new job
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports in the Louisville Courier Journal today:As a 25-year veteran of the bench, former Clay Circuit Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2006
Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Secrets of health care pact for legislators and staff may be revealed
Here is how it works (see also ILB entry from earlier today):Lawmakers' retirement health benefit wasn't created by a single...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Secrets of health care pact for legislators and staff may be revealed
Howey's Political Report Online today contains this in a caption to a photo of legislative leaders Garton and Bosma:Auditor of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - David Brooks' recommendations for congressional reform
Conservative op-ed NY Times columnist David Brooks had an important column Thursday in the Times that is reprinted in today's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Interesting look at IEDC policy
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Michelle Quinn:HAMMOND — Gov. Mitch Daniels absolutely wants Cabela’s to come...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - County comissioners' "snubbing public access" should end
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today against a practice in Allen and perhaps other counties, passing a resolution to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Courts - Rep. Dick Dodge of Pleasant Lake is authoring legislation to allow counties to use money from JTAC in order to update databases containing information on criminals; Update on status of JTAC
Here is the report from WLKI, Angola:(INDIANAPOLIS) - As the State House of Representatives began its 2006 Legislative Session yesterday,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Law - State-wide telecommunications deregulation the focus of many stories today
"Telecom rules under scrutiny: Renewed effort to change regulation adds cable to mix" is the headline to a story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - How the House of Representatives began its 2006 session [Updated]
The Indiana House of Representatives convened today at 1:30 p.m. The ILB was watching, via the legislature's "Watch Video of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Lawsuit seeks to block closing of Silvercrest [More]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Dick Kaukas of the Louisville Courier Journal report that a lawsuit has been filed by "a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Monday, January 02, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Legislature will again be asked to ban serial meetings
The Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today endorsing Sen. Bev Gard's reintroduction of her failed proposal from last session:Advocates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2006
Gov't. - U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R) for Speaker of the U.S. House?
U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R) for Speaker of the U.S. House? That was one of NY Times columnist (and former...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Judge Upholds Prayer Limits in Ind. State House - a Review and Preview
"Judge Upholds Prayer Limits in Ind. State House: Some in Both Parties Vow to Fight Ruling" is the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels, at 40th, ranks high above Ohio Gov. Taft in poll
A story today in the Washington Post reports:The beginning of a new year is always time for making and reviewing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2006
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Gov't. - No press credentials, State of Kentucky tells bloggers
"No press credentials, state tells bloggers: NET COMMENTATORS WANT TO COVER '06 LEGISLATIVE SESSION" is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Registration for executive branch lobbyists goes into effect Monday; new state ethics rules
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Bill Ruthhart headlined "Director appointed to register lobbyists: Ex-prosecutor will ensure...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indy Star features state rep. Phyllis Pond in front-page story
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has a front-page feature this morning on State Rep. Phyllis Pond. The headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Zoning and code enforcement in Elkhart
The Elkhart Truth is publishing a series this week by Jason McFarley on city zoning and code enforcement. A catalyst...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Monday, December 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Dept. of Insurance Site Stirs Controversy
The new (Dec. 26-Jan. 1) issue of the Indianapolis Business Journal has a front-page story on the new Indiana Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 26, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Judge allows takeover of state center to proceed
"Judge allows takeover of state center to proceed" is the headline to this story by Sara Eaton in the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2005
Ind. Law - More on: Laws deterred retaining Colgate plant, says Gov. Daniels
This Dec. 17th ILB entry quotes from a Louisville Courier Journal story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Alex Davis of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Half a year later and Porter has yet to comply with Open Door Law request
"Half a year later and Porter has yet to comply with Open Door Law request" was the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Laws deterred retaining Colgate plant, says Gov. Daniels
In a story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Alex Davis report:INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Tomorrow's Indiana Water Pollution Control Board meeting cancelled.
Here is the notice cancelling the Dec. 14, 2005 meeting....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Daniels' appointee Pat Miller resigns to return to Vera Bradley Designs in Fort Wayne
"Miller resigns as secretary of commerce to return to business" is the headline to this Louisville Courier Journal story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - One state law school needs fixing up while others cite wishes for a third state law school
The Indiana Daily Student reports today that the IU Board of Trustees met Friday and, inter alia, voted to rehab...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels' appointee Pat Miller resigns to return to Vera Bradley Designs in Fort Wayne
Pat Miller was one of Mitch Daniels first and foremost governmental appointees. Here is a quote from the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Good investigative story on Gary school system's mismanagement of its century-old art collection
Sharlonda L. Waterhouse of the Gary Post-Tribune has a nice piece of reporting today, headlined "Gary school superintendent denies mismanagement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2005
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Phone company oversight to stay, rules IURC
"Phone company oversight to stay: State regulators act to level playing field" is the headline to this fairly long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 10, 2005
Friday, December 09, 2005
Environment - More on: Ethanol plant earns Wells limited backing
Updating this ILB entry from Wednesday titled "Ethanol plant earns Wells limited backing," the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - House Ways & Means committee meetings NOT online
On Nov. 21st the ILB published an entry noting House Speaker Brian Bosma's announcement that House Ways & Means committtee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2005
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Environment - State seeks EPA funds for clean land plan; Indiana Toll Road RFPs
Brownfields. "State seeks EPA funds for clean land plan" is the headline to a story today in the Gary Post-Tribune....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Environment - Ethanol plant earns Wells limited backing
"Ethanol plant earns Wells OK with tax backing" is the somewhat misleading headline to this story today by Rebecca Green...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Environment - More on: Concern about proposed Jasper County CAFO bordering the Jasper/Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area
The AP has picked up yesterday's Gary Post-Tribune story (see ILB entry here), and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on: Lake County printing contracts questioned
Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, John Byrne of the the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:CROWN POINT — Lake County department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Monday, December 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Obtaining public information from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. [Updated]
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press wrote yesterday about the status of the Evansville region in receiving state-paid economic...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2005
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Lake County printing contracts questioned
The Gary Post-Tribune has a story today by John Byrne that begins:CROWN POINT — Companies vying for lucrative annual Lake...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 04, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on cities offering broadband to their residents
Cities providing wireless access to their residents has been a issue nationally and in Indiana (recall this ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 03, 2005
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the Indiana General Assembly's use of the internet
The Indianapolis Star has a story today on the State of Indiana website. Most interesting to me was this section...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - A new look at Wayne County agricultural zoning
The Richmond Palladium-Item has a column today by Steve Higinbotham of Hagerstown, Wayne County Director of Development. He writes:Agriculture in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005
Friday, November 25, 2005
Environment - INDOT settles claims with U.S. EPA for illegally filling a wetland near Indianapolis International Airport
On 2/6/05 the ILB posted an entry citing an Indianapolis Star story by Tammy Webber. Some quotes from that story:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Implications of a 10-year, $1 billion, out-of-state contract
Last Friday the ILB posted an entry titled "Welfare contract may cost state $1 billion," that was based on an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Cities offering broadband: Philadelphia as an example
Here is a quote from an Indianapolis Star story from the last session, dated 2/1/05, quoted in this ILB entry:Cities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Blackford officials, state end farm feud"
"Blackford officials, state end farm feud" is the headline to a story today in the Muncie Star-Press about how:Andrew Miller,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - House to put Ways & Means Committee on Internet; implications
The Indianapolis Star has posted a report this morning that:Hoosiers who want to see more legislative action in the 2006...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2005
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Ind. Gov. - What the Indiana General Assembly should do in the upcoming session
The lead editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, signed by Karen Francisco, sets out "a rundown of what lawmakers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2005
Friday, November 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Welfare contract may cost state $1 billion"
"Welfare contract may cost state $1 billion" is the headline to this AP Exclusive by Ken Kusmer posted late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Update re 3-part series on juvenile facility problems
Nancy J. Sulok of the South Bend Tribune, who wrote the three-part series in October on juvenile facility problems (see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Environment - Wells sidesteps ethanol details: Investors ask county for $50 million bond [Updated]
"Wells County Council members are still waiting for key information before they decide whether to guarantee more than $50 million in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Ind. Law - NW Indiana updates on adult zoning; big box regulation
Adult businesses. "Chesterton approves adult-business ordinance" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Quotes:CHESTERTON — The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Enviroment - Costly asbestos removal slowed work at Evansville State Hospital
The Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story by Libby Keeling, that:Removing asbestos from 16 old buildings being demolished...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels hires new general counsel
A brief item just posted on the Indianapolis Star website reports:Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed a federal prosecutor to become...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Question of making town's private settlement public argued before Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals heard oral arguments yesterday in Knightstown Banner, LLC vs. Town of Knightstown, et al. Unfortunately, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - City orders billboards down by Dec. 10
"Court decides billboards must go: 10 interstate signs in Indy ruled illegal" is the headline to a story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2005
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Transparency in government" remains a goal
Town of Speedway. "Confusion about the availability of Speedway's redevelopment plan stalled a public hearing and prompted officials to improve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Angola dentist's attorney blasts suspension
"Angola dentist's attorney blasts suspension" is the headline to a story by Jim Measel on WTHD, LaGrange Indiana this afternoon....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Monday, November 07, 2005
Environment - State can't check all caps on oil wells
"State can't check all caps on oil wells: 2 admit falsifying documents" is the headline to an AP story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Ind. Law - More on ex-state DNR worker admits fraud
Following up her story yesterday in the Evansville Courier& Press on how a former DNR inspector has admitted to creating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Failure of school boards to observe open door law
"Private decisions upset public" is the headline to a lengthy story today by Andy Gammill in the Indianapolis Star about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Another look at the Democrats plan to access public records
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today, titled "Open Government," that praises the state Democratic Party's Project Open...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 05, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Intelligent editorial
Some quotes from an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Not to be outdone by a Senate colleague who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana's sex offender register to be improved [Upated]
"Sex-offender registry soon will be upgraded: Maps, photos of registrants will be accessible online" is the headline to a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 29, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - File this under "bad ideas"
I try to stay out of politics in the Indiana Law Blog. But I would have the same reaction to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - License branches to be open this Monday, Nov. 7th, although it is an election "off-year"
A story by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today reports:License branches around the state will be open...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State relief for property taxes could be ending
More news on the property tax front today from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, in this story by Niki Kelly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Ind Gov't. - Jumbo polling places in Colorado studied by Hoosiers
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today that begins:For the most radical idea in elections since electronic voting,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Property tax hike coming
"Property tax hike coming: State budget changes, rising costs create ‘perfect storm’ for increases" is the headline to an AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Cap on property tax relief a major state policy shift "
"Property tax-relief cap lifted: Homeowners could see major increases in bills" is the headline to an AP story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inside baseball speculation on who wil head the Natural Resources Commission
"Indiana Outdoors: Outgoing Marion resources chairman leaves void: Several candidates in line to replace Kiley at state post" was the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2005
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Pros and cons of Indiana game "preserves"
The pros and cons of so-called Indiana game preserves are explored today in a lengthy front-page story by Will Higgins...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 23, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ind. Law - Former state senator Nelson Grills has died, at age 93
Nelson Grills has died at age 93. His long (over 1,500 words) and entertaining obituary today in the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 22, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA holds local hearing on Evansville State Hospital
Evansville Courier&Press reporters Maureen Hayden and Jennifer Whitson team today to report at length on the FSSA hearing on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005
Law - Gun-shield bill protects makers and sellers from suits, including that of the city of Gary
The Indianapolis Star publishes on its front page today a story from the LA Times (their longer version here) on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Study finds property tax chaos"
No surprise here. "Study finds property tax chaos: Disparities abound in system that was supposed to be fixed in 2003"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Environment - More on state logging plan
The Monticello Herald Journal has another story on the DNR logging plan today; a companion to its story from Monday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Oh, no! A reporter is on the phone!
What do I do? Help! Easy there, IDEM staffer. Just attend this Media Boot Camp....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Yesterday's entry on the Mayor of Kokomo denying a request to disclose e-mail details is updated!
I've just updated yesterday's ILB entry on the Mayor of Kokomo denying a request to disclose e-mail details to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State Rep. reports on Indiana's environmental crimes task force
State Rep. Ryan Dvorak has a good report today on the first meeting of the Environmental Crimes Task Force. Access...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State response to call for more personnel at South Bend juvenile facility questioned
"South Bend juvenile facility adds surveillance, not guards: Federal report cited need for personnel" is the headline to an AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Issues about politically balanced boards
The Indianapolis Star's Behind Closed Doors column last Sunday commented: State law requires the Indiana Board of Education to be...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Does public access depend on how the requestor will use the information? Who decides what is a "good" reason? [Updated]
Kokomo mayor Matt McKillip has released this press release, dated 9/30/05, styled "Mayor McKillip Defending Privacy Rights - Denies Requests...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Last of 3-part series on juvenile facility problems
The last of a three-part series in the South Bend Tribune, by Nancy J. Sulok, on the problems the Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - NW Indiana Times joins Indy Star in calling for teeth in PAC law
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times editoralizes today:As it stands now, the public access counselor is a tiger with no teeth....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2005
Ind. Law - More on "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran an editorial on 10/8/05 headlined "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2005
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on Elkhart County comprehensive land-use plan
The Elkhart Truth today has a long editorial titled "Keep land-use plan strong." Some quotes:Even after more than 15 months...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - First of 3-part series on juvenile facility problems
The South Bend Tribune today has published the first of a 3-part series by Nancy J. Sulok on the problems...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "FSSA urges 'localization,' not 'privatization,' at Richmond State Hospital"
Updating this ILB entry from last Sunday, 10/9/05, headed "FSSA urges "localization," not "privatization," at Richmond State Hospital," quoting stories...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on conditions at Indiana juvenile correctional facilities [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star today has an editorial stating its position that "State officials should have done a better job of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Marion County prosecutor "OKs hiring policy on gays"
"Brizzi OKs hiring policy on gays: Following governor's lead, prosecutor formalizes practice of not discriminating" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette open records editorial
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette publishes an editorial today titled "Secret Government" that references the Indianapolis Star piece (quoted in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - U.S. Justice says State violating jailed juvenile's rights
An AP story by Ken Kusmer in the Louisville Courier Journal today reports:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Correction has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on Pulic Access Counselor's office today
The Indianapolis Star today has a companion-editorial to its piece yesterday (see ILB entry here) on the state's public access...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "IDEM claim of quickly cleared cases is challenged"
The ILB has belatedly discovered that the Sunday Indianapolis Star carried this Letter to the Editor, titled "Keep light on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana's public access law featured
"Keeping secrets: Hoosiers are wrongly denied access to meetings and information in half of their requests to governmet" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA urges "localization," not "privatization," at Richmond State Hospital
The Richmond Paladium-Item has this story today wherein Mitch Roob, FSSA secretary, makes the distinction. Some quotes:FSSA Secretary Mitch Roob...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Changes in tax abatement law cause concern in Terre Haute
In a story headlined "City officials uneasy over renewal of abatements: Some fear move would shift property tax burden onto...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - A different take on Thursday's GUIA meeting
This story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Elizabeth Theaken has a somewhat different take on Thursday's GUIA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 08, 2005
Ind. Law - "So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?"
"So, when did the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission become a welfare-assistance agency?" is the first line of this editorial today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 08, 2005
Friday, October 07, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - GUEA says it will help state with dissolution
"GUEA says it will help state with dissolution" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2005
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Tech. & Gov't. - Two stories today about technology impacting small towns
BioTown, USA. Remember little Reynolds, Indiana? Population 500. (See this most recent ILB entry, from 9/14/05 and this one from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005
Environment - Transfer station proposals in news
The Lafayette Cournal&Courier reports:The ordinance committee of the area plan commission recommended Wednesday a measure that would tighten the rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Porter County considers digitizing records
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today:VALPARAISO — Paperwork and documents are piling up in the Porter County Administration Center, and space...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Environment - More on logging in state forests
"Group hopes to ax forest management plan" is the headline to a story by Jonathan Hiskes in the Brown County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - IU president answers critics
The Indianapolis Star has posted a brief AP story this morning, headlined "IU President Answers Critics." It begins:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - AG suing Gary Urban Enterprise Association to recover assets
"Judge lock's agency's assets, for now" is the headline to this story by Elizabeth Theaken in today's Munster (NW Indiana)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Monday, October 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "IDEM claim of quickly cleared cases is challenged"
Updating the ILB entry from Saturday titled "IDEM claim of quickly cleared cases is challenged," which concluded:(5.) I also hope...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2005
Environment - Indianapolis sewers rates and water quality in the headlines
"Sewer rate may nearly double: Mayor to propose $435 million fix for system" is the headline to a front-page story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2005
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "IDEM claim of quickly cleared cases is challenged [Updated]
"IDEM claim of quickly cleared cases is challenged" is the headline to this story, by Niki Kelly, in today's Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor appoints environmental policy assistant
This position was called Executive Assistant for Environmental Policy in prior years; I don't know what it is called now....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - BMV publishes draft ID requirements and schedules hearing
The October 1, 2005 Indiana Register contains the proposed new Bureau of Motor Vehicles rules. Access them here. The Digest:Adds...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2005
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New York looks into starting database to monitor state contracts
Apropos of the ILB entry Monday discussing (in the second half) Governor Daniels' Executive Order 05-07 - Directive to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Some upcoming interim legislative meetings
The Environmental Quality Service Council is meeting tomorrow. As I noted in this entry, "The influential EQSC is where much...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Environment - State sheds light on sewage
A front-page story by Tammy Webber in today's Indianapolis Star reports on a new IDEM webpage:On Monday, the Indiana Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "New I.U. Board of Trustees member criticized by Purdue prof"
John Ketzenberger, columnist for the Indianapolis Star business section, writes today on the controversy over Governor Daniels' selection of former...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "What are the BMV's plans re its void ID rules?"
Re "What are the BMV's plans re its void ID rules?" -- apparently the BMV is still enforcing the rules...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Monday, September 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inventory of state assets incomplete; more on making state contracts available
Sometimes things aren't as simple as they seem, looking in from the outside. While I was gone, Jennifer Whitson of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "County 'threatened' after CAFO denied"
Sunday the Muncie Star-Press reported on a letter from Andy Miller, the commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New I.U. Board of Trustees member criticized by Purdue prof
The Bloomington HeraldTimes had a lengthy Mike Leonard column Sunday [registration required] headed "IU trustee's firm ran afoul of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Feature on FSSA head, Mitch Robb
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a feature by Niki Kelly on Mitch Robb, head of the state's largest...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State lobbying plan comes under scrutiny
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today by Niki Kelly headlined "State lobbying plan comes under scrutiny:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't - State ag leader questions CAFO denial
Seth Slabuagh of the Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story headed "State ag leader questions CAFO denial" and datelined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2005
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Evansville must release the reason a police officer is suspended or fired to comply with state open records law
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story headlined "Discipline action to be public: State says...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 17, 2005
Ind. Law - More on Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development
Thursday the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette published an article titled "Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development" - see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 17, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
Environment - Daniels plans to cut down up to five times the number of trees in state forests [Updated]
From a story posted on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon:The state Department of Natural Resources has historically harvested about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2005
Ind. Gov. - Elkhart County comprehensive land-use plan
The Elkhart Truth reports today, in a story by Thomas Bona, headlined "Land plan argued," that:In all, 27 people spoke...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2005
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development
"Kosciusko lake group wants to curtail shore development" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State Budget Agency featured
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a story on the state budget agency and its head, Daniels appointee Charles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2005
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Review of recent death penalty commutations in Indiana
The Louisville Courier Journal's Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column is headlined "Governors find leeway in granting clemency: Daniels, Kernan cited...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Floyd County eminent domain suit watched [Updated]
The Louisville Courier Journal's Ben Zion Hershberg writes today, in a story headlined "Eminent domain lawsuits watched: Sewer fight in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2005
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Local budgeting for courts, law enforcement, etc. - some recent stories
Vigo County. The Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today:Turning to fee-based funds for some office supplies and reallocating a few...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "What are the BMV's plans re its void ID rules?"
In this August 26th entry, the ILB asked: "What are the BMV's plans re its void ID rules?" In Villegas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels declares a disaster emergency by executive order
Governor Daniels today, September 9th,2005, has issued Executive Order 05-27. He has acted pursuant to IC 10-14-3, the Indiana Emergency...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Privatizing the New Castle Correctional Facility
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that begins:Privatizing the New Castle Correctional Facility is off to an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 08, 2005
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Pluses and minuses of Indiana tax amnesty program
An editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:If you’re a tax scofflaw, pay attention to the Indiana Tax...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on school fees case
The ILB has had a series of entries on school fees and the pending Supreme Court decision in Nagy v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Senator Greg Server featured; Daniels questioned on proposed out-of-state contract
The Evansville Courier& Press has a feature today on Greg Server, long-time state senator from Evansville, recently appointed to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2005
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State readies tax amnesty program
"State readies tax amnesty program: Those who owe get 60 days to pay up" is the headline to this Lesley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 03, 2005
Friday, September 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Kentucky can't track contract work
The Louisville Courier Journal has a story today headlined: "Audit: State can't track contract work - Changes will help, Finance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Ind. LGov't. - Inspector General's proposed Code of Ethics for conduct of state business posted
The September Indiana Register, out this afternoon, contains the Indiana Inspector General's proposed Indiana Code of Ethics for Conduct of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005
Environment - More on the ag-park concept
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has issued a press release today on ag-parks. Some quotes:“An agricultural park is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Ind. Gov't, - No, the BMV is not a merit agency
The Indianapolis Star today has a story by Mary Beth Schneider on how Joe Silverman has hired 24 past Galyans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - IU embarks on image makeover
"IU embarks on image makeover" is the headline to a story today, by Staaci Hupp, in the Indianapolis Star City-State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2005
Ind. Law - Town of Greenville looks at zoning changes; historic Ernie Pyle home in Dana is demolished
Ben Zion Hershberg writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal, in a story headlined "Greenville plans to safeguard its rural...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2005
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial on BMV ID "rules"
An editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today begins:By invalidating the BMV’s identification requirements to get a driver’s license...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More today on Indiana deer; non-attorney misidentified in several stories
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Phil Bllom, Outdoors editor, headlined "Deer herd sale subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State Personnel cracks down on employee leave policies
"State workers’ leave time pinched: Limits placed on family medical, funeral, vacation," is the headline to a story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - What are the BMV's plans re its void ID rules?
On 8/12/o5 the Indiana Court of Appeals issued its decision in Villegas et al v. Joel Silverman (8/12/05), which concluded:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - DNR sued over ban on deer farms
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Rebecca S. Green headlined "Preserve owner suing over ban". Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2005
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on Indiana textbook fees
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today on textbook fees and the Nagy v. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Moves by the Indiana Gaming Commission
Two stories today on the Indiana Gaming Commission by the Evansville Courier& Press's Jennifer Whitson. The first reports that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor appoints two to the Utility Regulatory Commission
There are a number of stories today on the Daniels appointments. Here is the Governor's press release. The last paragraph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana textbook fees, and a possibly relevant pending appeal
An AP story in the Louisville Courier Journal is headlined "Indiana among 10 states with textbook fees." It reports:BLOOMINGTON, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2005
Friday, August 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels releases 6-month progress report
Here is a link to the Governor's press release. Here is a direct link to the 61-page report itself. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Plan may oust journalists from Statehouse basement cubicles
Jennifer Whitson has a story today in the Evansville Courier& Press headlined: "Plan for gift shop puts media office at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2005
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State ABC won't renew local South Bend liquor permit
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has this story today. Some quotes:SOUTH BEND -- The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission names sent to Governor
An AP story this morning in the Louisville Courier Journal reports:INDIANAPOLIS -- A nominating committee recommended yesterday that Gov. Mitch...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Town of Roseland may get help
There have been a slew more of stories about conflicts in the Town of Roseland since I posted this ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Monday, August 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - In electronic world, BMV branches no longer needed everywhere
This editorial today in the Evansville Courier& Press begins:At a public hearing Thursday in Newburgh on Indiana's plans to close...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2005
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Kudos to Governor and to IDEM Commissioner
The Governor. The Indianapolis Star today, in the next to the last item in "Behind Closed Doors", has this:When it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "Motor-vehicles commissioner won't back down "
Leslie Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a good piece today on BMV Commissioner Joel Silverman that deserves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - PERF back in the news
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had this item yesterday in its "Cheers & Jeers" column: JEERS to Indiana Public Employee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2005
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - The DNR move to enforce fenced hunting ban, contrasted with the BMV ID "rule"
As reported in a number of state papers Thursday and Friday, Indiana's DNR chief announced Thursday that high-fenced shooting preserves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Delaware County records available online
A story today in the Muncie Star-Press by Keith Roysdon reports:MUNCIE - Mary Lou Gentis gestured toward rows of bound...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2005
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Daniels is cleared on his use of RV1"
Updating the 8/2/05 ILB entry titled "Daniels is cleared on his use of RV1" is this AP story by Mike...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Hearing of legislative committee on license branch closings will be online live today
This AP story today by Mike Smith reports:A legislative committee created to examine license-branch closings and other matters involving the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - IU president tries to deflect critics
The Louisville Courier Journal carries this AP story today that begins:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Two years after becoming Indiana University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Courthouse Girls calendar hits the streets
"Courthouse Girls calendar hits the streets" is the headline to this story by Joy Leiker in the Muncie Star-Press today....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 06, 2005
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana governor's residency requirement, as contrasted with New York's
Remember the flap about the Indiana governor's residence? (If not, see this 2/11/05 entry titled "The Governor shall reside in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 04, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Ind. Gov. - Daniels is cleared on his use of RV1
"Daniels is cleared on his use of RV1" is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier& Press...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Monday, August 01, 2005
Ind. Law - Indiana to join national sex offender database
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story headlined "Justice Department launches sex offender database: Lack of technology...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2005
Ind. Government - More on "Inspector general investigation of Governor's RV use"
The Evansville Courier& Press, which first reported on possible issues with the Governor's use of RV1 (see Friday's ILB entry,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2005
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Ind. Government - A look at the new state office of rural affairs
Pam Tharp of the Richomd Palladium-Item, has a story today about the new state Office of Rural Affairs. She explains:When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 31, 2005
Ind. Government - Controversy in Town of Roseland
The South Bend Tribune Saturday carried this story by Nancy J. Sulok on efforts of the Concerned Citizens of Roseland...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 31, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Salaries of state agency heads examined
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an interesting story today on the salaries of "some of Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 31, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
Ind. Government - Inspector general investigation of Governor's RV use
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press reported Wednesday, in a story headed "Probe of Daniels' RV1 use near completion,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2005
Attorney general Carter appoints state's first solicitor general
According to this story today by Kevin Rader on the WTHR 13 website, Attorney General Steve Carter has created a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Environment - Wolkins' "no more stringent" memo may be less than billed
I've been able to obtain a copy of the much discussed Memoranum of Understanding between state Rep. David Wolkins and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 19, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor to replace IURC Chair
Via a press release issued yesterday by the Governor's office:INDIANAPOLIS (April 27, 2005) -- Governor Daniels today named his appointees...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - ID thief to get new sentence, court says
The Indianapolis Star's Michelle McNeil, who broke the original Scott/PERF story several years back, has a story today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Ex-state official’s prison term set aside
Well, this is somewhat embassassing. I summarized this 7th Circuit ruling on the appeal of a decision by Judge Sarah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Bill creating agriculture department signed
An AP story by Rick Callahan published today in the Louisville Courier Journal reports:Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Governor defends gifts, ad group campaign"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today titled "Ethics in Govenrment."The Issue: Questions are raised about gifts to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Sounds like a great idea
"Law students to help eliminate unemployment appeals backlog" is the headline to a brief story today in the business section...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indy Council rejects plan to protect rights of gays
Following up on an entry from Saturday ("Indianapolis city-county council to vote Monday on banning anti-gay bias," available here) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - East Porter approves biology texts despite lack of creationism
"East Porter approves biology texts despite lack of creationism: Board members express reluctance in measure" is the headline to a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Environment - Pollution provision removed from bill
"Pollution provision removed from bill: State can still be stricted than U.S." is the headline to an AP story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Sound familiar? (Kentucky) Governor's Mansion needs more than new paint
A story in the Louisville Courier Journal today reports:FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Paint is chipping and peeling from walls and doors....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor defends gifts, ad group campaign
"Governor defends gifts: Daniels answers critics who ask if he's broken his own rules by accepting RV, trip" is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indianapolis city-county council to vote Monday on banning anti-gay bias
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by John Fritze, that:Gay workers and homebuyers would be protected from discrimination...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana Gaming Commission fines Caesars $50,000
A story in the Louisville Courier Journal today by Grace Schneider reports:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Caesars Indiana casino was fined $50,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - The scoop on legislative conference committees
Michele McNeil of the Indianapolis Star has a story today headlined: "In the final days, lawmakers hash out bills: General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Local legislative meetings scheduled during the session praised
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today praising local legislative meetings scheduled during the session, and asking that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Another editorial on Senate Bill 381
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today in Senate Bill 381 that begins:Senate Bill 381 began its life...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Open Door experts question whether officials retreating from law
"Open Door experts question whether officials retreating from law" is the headline to a story in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2005
Friday, April 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Evolution flap riles East Porter
"Evolution flap riles East Porter" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, which unfortunately does not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2005
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State worker fined over meals, golf
The Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon, in a story on its website by Kevin Corcoran, that:The State Ethics Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Lack of creationism in biology books concerns board
"Lack of creationism in biology books concerns board" is the headline to a story today in the Munster (NW Indiana)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Judge heads ethics commission staff
The Indianapolis Star website is reporting this afternoon, in a story headlined "Judge to head ethics commission":Mary Lee Comer has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Intelenet problems apparently not limited to Indiana
On March 19th Michelle McNeil of the Indianapolis Star had a story headlined "State allegedly broke rules for Web service:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Monday, April 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels' business appointees
The Sunday Indianapolis Star business section had a feature by J.K. Wall on the governor's private-sector approach to government and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2005
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "IEDC fails early public records test"
Following up on Sunday's ILB entry titled " IEDC fails early public records test," based on a story of that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - IEDC fails early public records test
Brendan O'Shaughnessy of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today that "IEDC fails early test of open records: New agency...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 03, 2005
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State error hikes 170,000 new tax bills; the Star finds the error
The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by John Fritze:Nearly half of the Marion County property tax bills sent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2005
Friday, April 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Public records stories in the news
"County finishes first digital step to save records" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - A single statewide voter registration list
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a lengthy story that begins:By the beginning of next year, Indiana plans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2005
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Still more commentary on DNR mass firings
Supplementing earlier entries here (3/15/05) and here is (3/20/05) this commentary today in the South Bend Tribune from Louis Stout....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2005
Friday, March 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana moves to protect biotech seed
An interesting story about a bill I hadn't read about before is written up today in Brownfield, America's Ag News...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2005
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Deer action shot down
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today that reports:The new director of the Indiana Department...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Law - Bringing daylight savings time back to life
An AP story today by Mike Smith appears today in the Evansville Courier& Press with the headline "Republicans look to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Public records issues in Lake County
"Copying fee under review: Town attorney to study $5 charge for crime reports," is the headline to this story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] Reactions to most recent version of inspector general bill
This ILB entry from March 15th reports on the compromise version of the inspector general bill, now found in SB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 20, 2005
Friday, March 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Interesting update on status of former Marble Hill nuclear power plant
"Building razed at Marble Hill power plant site" is the headline to a story today in the Louisville Courier Journal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels makes appointments to Gaming Commission
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, via the AP, that:Four new members of the Indiana Gaming Commission are expected to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Law - Revised inspector general bill now likely to repass House in Senate bill
According to this story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in the Louisville Courier Journal today:Under the proposal's original language, the inspector...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New DNR chief fires 10 managers
"New DNR chief fires 10 managers: Natural resources shakeup involves several longtime division directors." That is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Star editorials reflect on recent stories
Two Indianapolis Star editorials today serve as companion pieces to recent Star reports. The Star's lead editorial today is on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Bill targets Open Door loopholes
Deanna Wrenn of the AP has a story in the South Bend Tribune today on Senator Beverly Gard's SB 310,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Prerogatives of legislators and their staffs
Kevin Corcoran of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy and important story today on some of the special benefits the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2005
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Thoughts about making public records on the state website more accessible
Simply posting an item on an agency's website may not always do the trick. Here are two recent examples:In the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Public access the topic of editorials today
This is "Sunshine Week" and to mark it there are a number of editorials and features in the papers today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2005
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State lawyer won contract from his boss
"State lawyer won contract from his boss: Ex-deputy attorney general was awarded outside legal work while on Indiana payroll" is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2005
Friday, March 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the separation of powers and the inspector general bill
I recently ran across an article titled "The Separation of Powers: The Roles of Independent Counsels, Inspectors General, Executive Privilege...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005
Ind. Law - Inspector general bill, once "dead," may live again
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story headlined "Inspector general bill gains," that:Those for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Do we need an Indiana Department of Agriculture?
The Evansville Courier& Press had an interesting column yesterday by Morton Marcus, titled "Do we need an Indiana Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on "Lobbying draws scrutiny, new approach is to form not-for-profit and hire legislator"
That was the headline to a Feb. 28, 2005 story -- Indianapolis Star reporter Michele McNeil's report of the connections...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - The Howey Report on the General Assembly and Governor
The Decatur Daily Democrat has an opinion piece today on our General Assembly and Governor. A quote:In the Senate, there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels appoints Dr. Judith Monroe to head the Indiana State Department of Health
The Indianapolis Star reports today that Governor Daniels has appointed Dr. Judith Monroe to head the Indiana State Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels to appoint woman to head state health department
At least, that is what it says today two-thirds of the way through this story in today's Madison Courier: Ralph...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Ind. Go't. - More on Trump withdrawl from French Lick casino scene
Those who had been looking forward to Donald Trump's apprentices being sent to French Lick to bottle and market "pluto...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2005
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels' reaction to walkout that "killed" more than 130 bills
The Indianapolis Star website is also reporting this afternoon Governor Daniels' reaction to yesterday's House action. Access it here. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor makes appointments to board of Indiana Economic Development Corp.
The Indianapolis Star is reporting on its website this afternoon:Business executives from small and large companies around the state will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] Trump pulls plug on Indiana casino project
"Trump pulls plug on Indiana casino project" is the headline to a brief story the Indianapolis Star posted on its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels taps Clay sheriff for Indiana DNR post
"Daniels taps Clay sheriff for Indiana DNR post" reported the Terre Haute Tribune-Star yesterday:Clay County Sheriff Robert Carter is resigning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Editorials today on legislative ethics and death penalty
The Indianapolis Star has a strong editorial today titled "Time to stop playing games with ethics: Gambling lobbyist ties to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Monday, February 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the inspector general bill
Martin DeAgostino of the South Bend Tribune has a story today on the inspector general bill, headlined "Inspector general bill...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Lobbying draws scrutiny, new approach is to form not-for-profit and hire legislator
Michele McNeil has a story in today's Indianapolis Star headlined: "Lobbying draws scrutiny: Charities are being used to gain access,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Where are the Economic Development Corp. members?
"Where are the Economic Development Corp. members?" asks the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in an editorial today. Some quotes:With a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - What the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management Does
According to the Richmond Palladium-Item, "This is the second in a 12-part series looking at how state government affects you."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More than 20 contractors volunteer to help with renovations called for at governor's residence.
John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star has a great lead today in this story about an apparent resolution of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Ind. Law - Death row decisions could keep Daniels busy
Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press has a story today headlined "Death row decisions could keep Daniels busy." Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Friday, February 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Several stories today in the inspector general bill
"Inspector general bill slows House to crawl: Minority tries to strip prosecutorial power" is the headline to this story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - WISH-TV explores "Highway Robbery" in Indiana
WISH-TV Indianapolis (channel 8) has been broadcasting a continuing investigative series on INDOT - the Indiana Department of Transportation. As...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - You're hired . . . fired, 4 workers hear
"You're hired . . . fired, 4 workers hear: Ex-Commerce managers given pink slips say they had job offers from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Orange County casino delayed as Trump company faces bankruptcy
"Orange County casino delayed as Trump company faces bankruptcy" is the headline of an AP story today. It gives a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels names two more men to fill state posts
The Indianapolis Star is reporting on its website that Governor Daniels has appointed two more men to head state agencies:Gov....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] More on the inspector general bill
Another story today on the inspector general bill, this time from the AP. The bill is HB 1002, eligible for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Focus on Indiana's Governor, a Tax Cutter Who Has Become a Tax Raiser
"Focus on Indiana's Governor, a Tax Cutter Who Has Become a Tax Raiser" is the headline to a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector General bill the focus of story today
"Inspector could get broad powers: Bill seeks unique ability to press criminal prosecution forward" is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2005
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New state mapping project underway
The Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Yesterday a new state effort to photograph all of Indiana's 92 counties kicked off. When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 19, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Déjà Vu? Illinois gaming board may be booted
It sounds familiar, but it is Illinois, not Indiana. The Evansville Courier& Press reports today:CHICAGO - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's suggestion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 19, 2005
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels' thick skin gets pinched in early going
Occasional Indianapolis Star columnist, and former editorial page editor Andrea Neal had a great opinion piece yesterday, headlined "Daniels' thick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ind. Law - Telecommunications deregulation advances; proposed limits on municipally-offered internet services dead, for now
According to this story today by Eric Martin in the business section of the Indianapolis Star:The House Technology, Research and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Commentary on township government in Indiana
Josh Claybourn, a second year law student at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, who during his first year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Daniels names man to head Civil Rights Commission
The Indianapolis Star reports today:The first black to be a Supreme Court justice in Colorado will head the Indiana Civil...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Demystifying School Funding in Indiana
"Demystifying school funding in Indiana" is the title of a 17-page report produced by IU's Center for Evaluation and Education...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the "Broadband" bill - 1148
The "broadband bill," HB 1148 (see this ILB entry from Feb. 1 for details), came to mind this morning when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Controversy in Kentucky over Lieutenant Governor's mansion
The headline in today's Louisville Courier Journal, "Lt. governor may not live in mansion," of course caught my eye, given...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2005
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Two Indiana papers run feature stories today on Daniels' efforts to strengthen the executive branch
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star has what I would rate an excellent piece today, headlined "Leaders say state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] More on "the Governor shall reside at the seat of government"
Thursday, in this entry in which I quoted from Ruthie Holladay's column pointing out that the Indiana Constitution requires that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 12, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on new DNR appointment
James Wensits, South Bend Tribune political writer, has a just posted story about the "Lawyer picked to head state DNR."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector General bill moving with opposition
"Inspector General bill moving with opposition" is the headline to a brief item today in the Indianapolis Star. A quote:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] More on Daniels cabinet appointments; and more on DNR
The Indianapolis Star has a longer story today on Gov. Daniels' appointment to head the Department of Natural Resources. A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - A more responsive BMV?
This piece was in yesterday's online Chesterton Tribune (my hometown): In what is being called the power of a single...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - The Governor shall reside in the "seat of government"
The Indiana Constitution: Art. 5, Section 20. Should the seat of government become dangerous from disease or a common enemy,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Ice Miller attorney appointed DNR chief
The Indianapolis Star website is reporting:Kyle Hupfer was named director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources today. Gov. Mitch...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - What is being done to resolve the "PERF Privacy" issue from last session?
When I was doing the last entry on public records, I ran across a number of entries from last year...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Law - Bingo bill passes Senate Tuesday
The bingo bill (SB 140) passed the Senate Tuesday. The amended digest:Use of charity gaming proceeds. Prohibits the department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Appointment of new DNR head anticipated today
Indiana Daily Insight is reporting this morning:Expect the Governor to name a new director of Natural Resources today -- and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Three Dudes for Daniels
Well, I turns out I misread it, the headline in this Bluffton News-Banner editorial actually is: "3 Duds for Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Dept. Natural Resources chief John Goss leaves
Here is an important story I missed - thanks to Marty Lucas' fine NE Indiana blog, BigEastern, for the pointer....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Law - Lawmakers eye insurance with no frills
"Lawmakers eye insurance with no frills" is the headline to a story by Niki Kelly published in the Sunday Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor’s bold move for power
"Governor’s bold move for power" was the title to an editorial Sunday in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - "We need to change the culture of government in Lake County"
"We need to change the culture of government in Lake County," is a quote from a story yesterday in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Env't. - More Indiana environment stories this weekend
As a result of the recent "blue bag" trash stories in the Chicago Tribune (see this 1/13/05 ILB entry) ,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2005
Env't. - A slew of Indiana enviroment stories this weekend
The unattributed AP story I posted yesterday from the Wabash Plain Dealer ("State's new environmental chief foresees big changes"- scroll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2005
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Details emerging on Indiana Department of Agriculture
A brief report on the site Brownfield - Jefferson City,MO,USA (America's Ag New Source), dated 2/4/05, reports:Details on the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 05, 2005
Env't. - State's new environmental chief foresees big changes
"State's new environmental chief foresees big changes" is the headline to an AP story published Friday in the Wabash Plain...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 05, 2005
Env't. - Proposed legislation would steal dedicated funds from state trust
"Proposed legislation would steal dedicated funds from state trust" is the title to a 2/4/05 column by Don Mulligan, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 05, 2005
Friday, February 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State says it needs Pine Twp (Porter County) land for prison
This brief story today in the Chesterton Tribune caught my eye and raised a number of questions:A new state prison...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - HB 1188, which would eliminate hundred of boards, scaled back
The much written about HB 1188 (see 1/28/05 ILB entry here), has been scaled back to a study committee, according...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Inspector general post irks county prosecutors
Buried in the obituary section on page B5 of my copy today of the Indianapolis Star is this Kevin Corcoran...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Panel awaits Trump, casino report
"Panel awaits Trump, casino report: Orange County plan is uncertain." That is the headline to a long and thorough status...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Another anti-HB 1148 editorial
The South Bend Tribune has an editorial today that begins:For the sake of this community and the entire state of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Law/Ind. Gov't. - Public contracts and managing health care costs
Drug Costs/Public Records/Public Contracts. I posted an entry on Jan. 23rd titled "Interesting public records dispute in Illinois, perhaps also...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - FSSA Secretary Roob vows to rein in Medicaid
Evansville Courier& Press reporter Jennifer Whitson writes today on FSSA Secretary Mitch Roob's testimony before the House Ways & Means...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New correction chief says he can fix system
"New correction chief says he can fix system: More funding not needed, panel told," reads the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on I-69 toll road potential
The Evansville Courier& Press has an editorial today on "I-69 and Tolls." It begins:Indiana's highway commissioner - new to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Star editorial: Don't disconnect cities
The Indianapolis Star has an editorial today titled "Don't disconnect cities." Some quotes:If Indiana had total penetration of reliable, competitive...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the statewide medical error reporting and quality system
The Governor's Executive Order - #05-10: Directive to establish medical error reporting and quality system (last mentioned in this entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on gaming panel resignations
When last we heard (see this entry from Saturday) only 3 of the 7 members of the Indiana Gaming Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on telecommunications - now a two-front story
Three earlier ILB entries (1/24/05, 1/25/05 and 1/27/05) have detailed local government concerns about HB 1148. Today the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Monday, January 31, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana government earns C+
"Indiana government earns C+" is the headline to an AP story today in several Indiana papers. And the grades range...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - A more business-friendly atmosphere in the Statehouse
The front-page of the business section in the Sunday Indianapolis Star features a story by J.K. Wall and Eric Martin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the "cooling off period" for legislators
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports in her Sunday column on "House Bill 1090, passed 10-1 by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the statewide medical error reporting and quality system
Updating our entry from last Sunday, Jan. 23rd, on the Governor's Executive Order - #05-10: Directive to establish medical error...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Bill to remove pensions of convicted public officials stalls
"Bill to remove pensions of convicted public officials stalls" was the headline to this story Friday in the Munster (NW...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - I-69 toll road called not viable, or NOT
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press had two stories the end of this week that I have not seen...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Great majority of board appointees rebuff Daniels' call to resign
"Appointees rebuff Daniels: Several point-blank refuse to resign despite governor’s wish for new faces" is the headline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - State government cutbacks in Illinois . . .
"State takes man's job --and his wheelchair" is the headline to a story today in the Chicago Tribune. Some quotes:When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana boards "on the chopping block"
Following along on the progress of the Governor's board bills, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Law - IEDC bill amended again, this time in Senate Committee
Niki Kelly reports today (2nd item) in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that:The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-0 Thursday to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Law - One year cooling-off period before legislators switch sides?
"Panel OKs curbs on ex-legislators: House committee endorses bill to force former lawmakers to wait a year before taking lobbyist...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on broadband issue
The Muncie Star-Press has a story today on HB 1148, headlined "Bill would disconnect government from broadband service." It begins:Broadband...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Three gaming officials resign positions
"Three gaming officials resign positions" is the headline to this Lesley Stedman Weidenbener report today in the Louisville Courier Journal....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Details re Governor Mitch Daniels' office
GOVERNOR Mitch Daniels Governor 317-232-1198 Maggie Ban Exec. Assist. to the Governor 317-232-7988 Danielle Chrysler Dir. of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on legislative financial disclosures
In this ILB entry from Sunday, Jan. 23 we provided links to the Indianapolis Star database of Indiana lawmakers' financial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on Daniels' most recent appointees
Updating yesterday's entry (here) is a story in today's Indianapolis Star headlined "2 appointed to oversee school and state spending."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on the broadband bill
Updating our entry from yesterday ("Bill may derail city's plan for broadband system") is a second story from the South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Two new Daniels appointments, in fiscal area
The Indianapolis Star is reporting this morning on its website:Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Melissa Henson, a longtime state staffer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Still more on Gov. Daniels' plan to "prune" boards
Updating our most recent entry on this topic (1/22/05) are these "pro" and "con" items. "Pro" is this editorial today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Monday, January 24, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Short course on Indiana's budget-making process
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had an entertaining story yesterday on the course of a budget through...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2005
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Lawmakers' financial disclosures don't tell all
"Lawmakers' financial disclosures don't tell all: Indiana's law, which leaves depth of reporting up to state legislators, gets an F...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - More on new IEDC; More on Daniels' appointees
Economic Development Corporation. The main story this Sunday in the Indianapolis Star's Business Section is a report by J.K. Wall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 23, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Statewide medical error reporting and quality system
Ella Johnson of the Evansville Courier& Press has a story today that gives the Evansville perspective on one of Governor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 23, 2005
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Indiana Gov't - More on Gov. Daniels' plan to "prune" boards
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today by H. Gregory Meyer that picks up on the Governor's gardening...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't - More on insurance commissioner resignation; Commerce secretary cuts out Fort Wayne
Two somewhat surprising stories today, each reported from the affected city. In a report today in the Evanville Courier&Press,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Governor Daniels posts executive order on school construction
Here is Executive Order 05-19 - Directive to department of local government finance regarding school building project financings. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2005
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Daniels' insurance aide pulls out
A brief story just posted on the Indianapolis Star website reports that "Harold Calloway, who was to be commissioner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Farm land protection council suspended
The Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story headlined "Farm land protection council suspended," that:MUNCIE - Gov. Mitch Daniels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Dueling editorials today in the Fort Wayne papers
The Fort Wayne New Sentinel writes in an editorial today:If anyone had doubts that improving the state’s business climate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels appoints three, one is a woman
Here is the press release from the Governor's website today:INDIANAPOLIS (January 13, 2005) -- Governor Mitch Daniels today appointed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Governor Daniels Makes His Executive Orders 1 through 18 Available Online
Governor Daniel's Executive Orders now may be accessed here on his website. To make it easier to find what...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - New Governor Shakes Up IDEM
A story today in the Evansville Courier&Press, headlined "Environmental administrator fired, six quit," reports:INDIANAPOLIS - One Indiana Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Indiana Government - Availability of Executive Orders and Other Documents
Several stories today report on executive orders Governor Daniels already has signed, or will sign today. The Evansville Courier&Press has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Indiana Government - Daniels' resignation request surprises education panel members
"Daniels' request surprises education panel members" is the headline to this story today in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Hoosiers serving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Monday, January 10, 2005
Indiana Government - [Updated] Open the door on votes in committees
"Open the door on votes in committees" is the heading to a letter to the editor today in the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2005
Ind. Gov't - Authority of the Governor over Executive Branch appointees
"Members of gaming panel face uncertain future" is the headline to Lesley Stedman Weidenbener's Sunday column in the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2005
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Indiana Government - Editorial writes new administration should get up to speed on public-access laws
The Evansville Courier&Press writes today:Because Daniels will be the first Republican in 16 years to head state government, his administrative...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 09, 2005
Friday, January 07, 2005
Indiana Government - Legislative Investigation into Trump Casino Deal Takes Interesting Turn
Earlier this week a number of papers reported on the legislative interest in the state Gaming Commission's selection of Trump...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2005
Indiana Government - Revised IEDC bill now available
House Bill 1003, the 195-page bill proposing revisions to the current Indiana Economc Development law, is now available as reprinted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2005
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana government - Daniels names two more men to state positions
An AP story just posted on the Indianapolis Star website reports that Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels has filled the Commissioner of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana Government - More on IEDC changes
Yesterday the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and Small Business finished its consideration of HB 1003, the proposed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Government - [Updated] Kentucky Man to Head Corrections
"Kentuckian to lead state prisons" is the headline to a story just posted on the Indianapolis Star website. A quote:Gov.-elect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Government - Watch your General Assembly Online
Well, the House anyway. A video setup now sends live feeds while the House of Representatives is in session. You...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Government - More on Toll Road
Yesterday's entry quoted a story from the South Bend Tribune. Today an AP story in the Indianapolis Star reports "No...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Government - Curtain rises on Commerce overhaul
"Curtain rises on Commerce overhaul" is the headline to the Indianapolis Star story today (in the business section) on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Indiana Government - Toll Road for sale?
"For sale? Daniels' idea to sell Toll Road fires debate" is the headline to this story today in the South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Indiana Government - More on annual property tax updates
Yesterday (scroll down 4 entries) the ILB reported on a new rule from the Department of Local Government Finance that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Indiana Government - General Assembly convenes today
There are a number of stories on the convening today of the "long" session of the Indiana General Assembly, plus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Monday, January 03, 2005
Indiana Government - Annual property tax updates
A story in the South Bend Tribune today by James Wensits, headlined "New rule lets valuations be revised yearly: Property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2005
Indiana Government - Daniels transition vs. Bush transition
I thought of the transition to the Daniels administration this morning when I read this story from the Washington Post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2005
Sunday, January 02, 2005
Indiana Government - Stories today
There are a number of stories today in Indiana papers relating to the issues facing the General Assembly, which is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 02, 2005
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Indiana Government - Problems facing governors across the country
"Vexing Issues Await States, New Leaders in 2005" is the title to this story today from the Kansas City infoZine....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 01, 2005
Friday, December 31, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels names Indianapolis man to fill INDOT spot
Governor-elect Daniels today appointed Thomas A. Sharp as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation. Here is the brief Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2004
Indiana Government - Commentary on diversity in Daniels' appointments
Yesterday this Indiana Law Blog entry included quotes from a story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the paucity...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2004
Indiana Government - East Chicago transition is abrupt
East Chicago has a new mayor as of the election on Tuesday, Dec. 28. George Pabey readily defeated long-time mayor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Indiana Government - More on most recent Daniels' appointees
Insurance Commissioner. Updating our report from yesterday (scroll down three) of Gov.-elect Daniels' appointment of Harold Calloway as insurance commissioner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2004
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Government - More on dealing with language differences in courts and government agencies
Yesterday we posted an entry quoting from an Evansville Courier&Press story titled "Interpreters' new legal requirements present another challenge in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Government - Details of state computer purchasing scandal
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier&Press has reviewed the federal court documents and has a very detailed account of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Government - Evansville man named new insurance head
The Indianapolis Star website is reporting this afternoon:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels today named an Evansville insurance agent to be the new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Government - Yet another scandal story
Another scandal story today, this one on the front page of the Indianapolis Star, headlined "Official overbilled state for equipment,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Indiana Government - Stories today
"Interpreters' new legal requirements present another challenge in driver's license quest" is the headline to this story today by Roberta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Indiana Government - Locals bemoan loss of state's tax chief
This interesting story from today's Munster Times is headlined: "Locals bemoan loss of state's tax chief: Even GOP officials laud...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2004
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Indiana Government - Recent stories
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a major story today titled "Budget top priority for legislature: Gambling,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 26, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Indiana Government - [Updated] Daniels appoints IDEM head
A press release this afternoon from Daniels' headquarters:Governor-elect Mitch Daniels Names Northwest Indiana Business/Environmental Professional Commissioner of IDEM INDIANAPOLIS -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2004
Indiana Government - More on latest Daniels' appointments
Updating our entry yesterday titled "Daniels appoints four more men to top state positions" (scroll down three entries) are several...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels appoints four more men to top state positions
The Indianapolis Star is reporting on its website:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels today named four key public safety positions in his new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels Taps Muncie Native as Senior Advisor
[Update] Here is a revised organization chart, prepared by the ILB, including today's announcement.] Per a press release dated 12/20/04,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Indiana Government - Indiana prisons
The Evansville Courier&Press has an editorial today with this heading:The Issue: Department of Correction wants design funds for new prison....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Monday, December 20, 2004
Indiana Government - Keeping Up
The Indiana Law Blog recently began categorizing stories about both the upcoming Mitch Daniels administration and about the upcoming General...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004
Indiana Government - Development tools top cities' wish list
Martin DeAgoostino of the South Bend Tribune has an important article today headlined "Development tools top cities' wish list: Mayors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Indiana Government - Details on Daniels' Transition Team
The Indianapolis Star, at the end of its weekly "Behind Closed Doors" column, published a list today of names it...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2004
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Government - [Updated] Agriculture/Lt. Gov. aides named
Two persons were named today to serve in the agriculture area and Lt. Gov. Skillmen named her chief of staff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Indiana Government - Mixed review for new child services agency and agency head
An editorial in the Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette today opines:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels decision to split up the giant Family and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2004
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana Government - More on video gambling
Updating the Louisville Courier Journal's two-day series (Dec. 12 and 13) on video gambling (access ILB entry here) is this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Indiana government - [Updated] More on Payne appointment to new Indiana Department of Child Services
"Maverick judge to lead child welfare department: Appointment of juvenile court jurist starts breakup of FSSA" is the headline of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Government - Judge Payne expected to take over child welfare system
"Judge expected to take over child welfare system" is the headline to this story this afternoon on the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Indiana Government - New role for Lt. Gov.-elect
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, writing for the Louisville Courier Journal, as a feature today titled: "Traditional role revised for Skillman: Daniels'...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Monday, December 13, 2004
Indiana Government - GOP eyes school funding changes
"GOP eyes school funding changes: Allocations would be based on need" is the headline to this AP story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2004
Indiana Government - Courier Journal series on video gambling
The Louisville Courier Journal has a two-day series, yesterday and today, on video gambling in Kentucky and Indiana. Here are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Indiana Government - Campaign contributions by Daniels' appointees
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports the following today in its "Political Notebook" (2nd item):A brief review of campaign finance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Indiana Government - Inefficient distribution of Efficiency Reports
A brief item today at the end of the Indianapolis Star's weekly Behind Closed Doors column caught my eye. It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Friday, December 10, 2004
Indiana Government - [Updated] Daniels names head of Department of Administration
Per a just issued release:Governor-elect Mitch Daniels Taps Retired Telecommunications Company President as Commissioner of the Dept. of Administration INDIANAPOLIS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2004
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Indiana Government - Stories today on Daniels' appointments
No new appointments today, so far, but several noteworthy stories about recent selections. The Elkhart Truth has a long editorial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 09, 2004
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Indiana Government - More this morning on Daniels' appointments
This Indianapolis Star has a front page story this morning, bylined by Mary Beth Schneider and Tim Evans, on Gov.-elect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels Names Former Hospital President to FSSA
According to a press release issued this afternoon:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels Names Former Hospital President Director of Family and Social Services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Indiana Government - Governor-elect Mitch Daniels Names Technology Leader Indiana's Chief Information Officer
According to a press release issued this afternoon:Governor-elect Mitch Daniels Names Technology Leader Indiana's Chief Information Officer INDIANAPOLIS - Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Monday, December 06, 2004
Indiana Government - [Updated] Daniels Likely to Answer Critics of Appointments
"Daniels Likely to Answer Critics of Appointments" is the heading to this Jim Shella report on the WISH TV 8...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2004
Indiana Government - Farm Bureau pushes for central office for state�s farmers
"Farm Bureau pushes for central office for states farmers" is the headline of a story posted yesterday by the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2004
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Indiana Government - More on Daniels' early appointments
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story today headlined "Daniels busy luring businessmen to public service."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2004
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Indiana Government - More on Trump Casino Contract
According to an AP story yesterday (reported in this ILB entry):The Indiana Gaming Commission has agreed not to award a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 04, 2004
Friday, December 03, 2004
Indiana Government - Gov.-Elect Daniels appoints BMV and IEDC heads
Per a press release today:Governor-Elect Mitch Daniels Names Two Indiana Business Leaders to Top State Positions INDIANAPOLIS - Today Governor-elect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2004
Indiana Government - Trump casino contract delayed
According to an AP story:INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Gaming Commission has agreed not to award a final contract allowing Donald...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2004
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Indiana Government - Gov.-Elect Daniels names general counsel
Via a press release issued this afternoon:Governor-elect Mitch Daniels Names Columbus Attorney Steven Schultz as General Counsel INDIANAPOLIS - Today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2004
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels' team crafting legislative agenda
A story in the South Bend Tribune by Martin DeAgostino reports:INDIANAPOLIS -- Preliminary drafts of the Daniels administration's legislative agenda...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
Indiana Government - Stadium funding
A heads up on tonight's Nightline show on ABC, following Monday Night Football. Their description:There's a raging dispute about how...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels to keep I-69 on fast track
"Daniels to keep I-69 on fast track" is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier & Press....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2004
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels plans to overhaul ethics rules
"Daniels plans to overhaul ethics rules: Clarifications of lobbyists designed to slow down states revolving door" is the headline to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2004
Indiana Government - Daniels' agenda slowly but surely taking shape
"Daniels' agenda slowly but surely taking shape" is the headline to this Lesley Stedman Weidenbener column this morning in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2004
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Indiana Government - Gov-elect Daniels names new head of State Personnel Dept.
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting this morning that:Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels announced Debra Minott, who was once general counsel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2004