Government
Tax increase put off for a year
By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Submitted by the Office of Dan Leonard
STATEHOUSE— The end of the 2010 legislative session was a cat and mouse game of sorts. However it ended with Senators and Representatives, Republicans and Democrats finally coming together on several impactful issues for Hoosiers... Read More...
Governor Otis Bowen Endorses Jim Banks
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
“I have known Jim Banks for many years, and I’m confident he would be a superb legislator (State Senate). Jim would be dedicated to doing whatever would be required providing it were right.”
Otis R. Bowen, M.D.
Governor of Indiana, 1973-1981
Voices urge Congress to Kill the Bill
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Submitted by American Family Association of Indiana - On Monday afternoon, I was privileged to be a part of the Indianapolis TEA Party “Kill the Bill” rally on the South steps of the State Capitol. It is hard to guess the size of the crowd, but half of the lawn was filled by the time Congressman Mike Pence gave a stirring speech calling on Hoosiers to continue to stand up against Obamacare... Read More...
Want to silence people? Call the ACLU!
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Submitted by the American Family Association of Indiana - There is a misperception among some that the American Civil Liberties Union is a free speech organization. This is certainly true if you think “speech” means the right to have multiple wives, distribute pornography, or remove a 50-yr old monument of the Ten Commandments from the town square, but if you want to actually say something thankful and respectful during a school graduation, don’t count on it... Read More...
Energy grants to benefit small business
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 15th, 2010
STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2010) - State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) said the Indiana Office of Energy Development is offering new grants to help Hoosier businesses upgrade to cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy technologies. "Beginning this month, businesses with less than 150 employees can apply for a grant to receive a portion of $4... Read More...
Leonard successful in tax delay
By Rick Henly on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
STATEHOUSE—Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) worked up to the final minute today to pull out a victory for Hoosiers. Before session ended, also known as Sine Die, House members voted in favor of a tax delay for employers on their unemployment insurance premiums and school funding flexibility... Read More...
Dan Coats is coming to debate
By Jeff Hoover on Friday, March 12th, 2010
Come meet the U.S. Candidates at the United States Candidate Debate hosted by the Huntington TEA Party. The debate will be on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Awakening Church (old Pace Ford Dealership) at 251 Hauenstein Road in Huntington. Doors open at 6:45 pm, the debate starts at 7:20 pm and will conclude at 9:30 pm... Read More...
Kill the Bill Rally in Indy
By Jeff Hoover on Friday, March 12th, 2010
Press Release by the American Family Association of Indiana
The Indianapolis TEA Party is organizing a rally for this Monday, March 15th, 4:30 PM outside the Indiana State Capitol Building, on the South steps, against the health care proposal. The featured speaker is Congressman Mike Pence! The TEA Party has asked AFA of Indiana to help get the word out and to help with this rally to call on Congress to stop the government takeover of the US healthcare system... Read More...
Operation Huntington Cocktail
By Jeff Hoover on Friday, March 12th, 2010
Press Release - The Huntington Police Department has responded to several deaths within the last two years that could have been prevented. These people died from illegal prescription drug abuse. Youth and young adults are self-medicating with deadly mixtures of prescription drugs and alcohol... Read More...
Terri Boone announces her candidacy
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Submitted by Terri Boone - I would like to announce to the press my candidacy for the Huntington County Assessor’s office a position I currently hold. I have been married to my first and only husband Doug for 29 years. We have two great children Derek & Tara. I am a member of St... Read More...
28 Arrested in Cocktail Party
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Indiana State Police Press Release - Huntington-This morning, a nearly year-long investigation, dubbed "Operation Huntington Cocktail Party" by the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section and the Huntington Police Department came to an end with the arrest of 28 people on 63 charges ranging from Class A Misdemeanors to Class A Felonies... Read More...
The Governor's Dilemma
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Submitted by the American Family Association of Indiana - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels may feel like he has to flip a coin and choose which group he wants to please and which one he wants to offend with his veto pen when House Bill 1065 comes before his desk.
The legislation recently passed the legislature with the strong support of the gun rights lobby and the opposition of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, two groups which have largely been supportive of the governor... Read More...
A Victory for Common Sense
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Submitted by the American Family Association of Indiana
The Fort Wayne City Council officially rejected a proposed ordinance which would have granted special behavior-based protections to people with gender identity disorders. The ordinance was a defeat for cross dressers, homosexuals and transgender activists seeking governmental endorsement of their chosen identity and actions... Read More...
LifeLock: $11 Million available
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 34 attorneys general today in announcing an agreement with identity protection provider LifeLock, Inc., that resolves an investigation into allegations of misleading advertising practices and will make $11 million available to customers in restitution... Read More...
Property assessment deadline May 17th
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Huntington County residents have until May 17 to turn in forms listing their taxable personal property. There will be no extensions granted. ALL FORMS ARE DUE MAY 17th. There is a $25.00 penalty for failing to file the assessment form. If a late return is not filed within 30 days, there is a penalty in the amount of 20 percent of the tax... Read More...
