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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 8th, 2010
STATEHOUSE-Rep. Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) joined fellow House members in passing House Bill (HB) 1050 to enable firefighters' and police officers' beneficiaries to receive their pension funds. The bill passed by a vote of 77-0. After HB 1050 passed out of the House on Jan. 28, the measure moved to the Senate where the bill was amended and passed... Read More...
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Submitted by Micah Clark from the American Family Association - At some point the long battle over a government take over of the health care industry will end. Regardless of the outcome, it will be interesting to look back at the debate to remember the winners, the losers, the best and worst arguments, the historic rise of public opposition, and the fulfillment of various predictions or promises... Read More...
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS (March 3, 2010) - Conexus Indiana announced today that it has launched Indiana Supplier INsight, a Web-based community linking manufacturers with Indiana suppliers. Sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the database will allow Indiana manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce transportation costs and better manage oversight by connecting with Indiana suppliers through an internet portal... Read More...
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Press Release - "We can't move forward until you mail it back," is the motto the federal government is using to market the 2010 census. Despite all the advertising encouraging Americans to mail in their census forms, recruiting offices are still in need of workers to walk door-to-door and are paid $12... Read More...
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Toyota has pledged to make special accommodations available for owners of recalled vehicles in Indiana. These accommodations will be provided at no charge to Toyota customers and include:
- Expedited scheduling
- Pickup and return of the vehicle by a dealership representative or by flatbed truck
- Driving the customer to the dealership and/or to his or her place of work
- Providing other alternate transportation, such as a rental car, a loaner vehicle, or taxi reimbursement, for the reasonable period that the customer is unable or unwilling to use his or her car
According to a letter released to 49 Attorneys General, consumers with questions may contact a Toyota dealership, call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or call the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987... Read More...
By Rick Henly on Thursday, February 25th, 2010
STATEHOUSE — Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) voted today to repeal the tax increase on businesses for unemployment insurance premiums by a vote of 82-17.
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2010) - New regulations proposed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) would create new standards for the use of outdoor wood burning furnaces, State Sen. Jean Leising said. Leising, Senate co-chair of the Indiana Rural Caucus, invited IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly to discuss with legislators their concerns about the proposed regulations at the weekly Rural Caucus meeting... Read More...
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2010) - In an effort to make local government more efficient and accessible for Indiana residents, lawmakers today approved by a vote of 29-21 legislation eliminating township boards and moving township budgeting authority to the county level. "This legislation moves us in the right direction toward streamlining local government so that Hoosiers can benefit from more efficiency and organization, said State Sen... Read More...
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