State Politics
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...
Pension Option Bill Heads to Daniels
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...
Doctors as a voice of conscience
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...
Economic developers launch database
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...
Census Bureau still in need of Workers
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...
Toyota's pledge to Hoosiers
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...
Leonard votes to repeal tax increase
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.
IDEM to limit use of outdoor furnaces
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...
Eliminating township boards
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...
Protecting gun owners' rights
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2010) - Indiana Senate lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at protecting the rights of Hoosier gun owners at work and during disaster emergencies, said State Sen. Brent Steele (R-Bedford).By a 41-9 vote, senators approved House Bill 1065. Steele, co-sponsor of the bill, said the measure would prohibit businesses from enacting policies that prevent licensed gun owners from keeping legal firearms in their locked vehicles... Read More...
Family Action PAC endorses Banks
By Rick Henly on Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Indiana Family Action PAC announces their endorsement of Jim Banks for State Senate district 17. Jim’s body of work on pro-family issues is outstanding. Starting with his work with Focus on the Family to his current service on the Whitley County Council, Jim is a proven pro-family leader... Read More...
Leonard wants to delay tax increase
By Rick Henly on Friday, February 19th, 2010
As our nation continues to crawl its way out of the worst economic hole since the Great Depression, many businesses are beginning to stand on their own feet again. But, recent legislation to increase taxes on employers’ contributions to the Unemployment Insurance Fund will knock businesses right back down again... Read More...
Deer harvest at record number
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana deer hunters had unprecedented success during the 2009 seasons, shattering the previous state record by taking more than 130,000 deer for the first time in the 59-year history of the modern era. Reports submitted from 453 check stations across Indiana placed the 2009 total at 132,752 deer - more than 3,000, or 2 percent, above the 2008 harvest of 129,748, which was the previous record... Read More...
