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Smoking Ban Debate Continues
A bill to ban smoking in public places in Indiana likely will include a major exemption. Members of the House Public Health Committee will vote next week to amend the measure so it allows smoking in casinos. The decision to make the change came after listening to supporters and opponents of the ban testify yesterday […]
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Ball State Defeats Western Michigan
Freshman Jesse Berry picked a good time to light up the scoreboard. Berry popped in 15 points and was 4-of-5 from 3-point territory to lead Ball State to a 72-63 win over Western Michigan, last night (Wed.) at Worthen Arena. Muncie’s Jauwan Scaife scored 14 points and Jarrod Jones notched 12 for the Cards. Western […]
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State of the Judiciary Address
Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard, in his annual State of the Judiciary speech Wednesday, outlined both challenges and changes affecting the state’s legal system. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Stan Jastrzebski reports. Jastrzebski — State of Judiciary
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State of the State Address Recap
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels used last night’s State of the State to reiterate his call for education reform as a top priority for lawmakers during this session. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland has more on that and other details of Daniel’s seventh State of the State Address. Holland — State of the State
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Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
As of the 2000 Census, Indiana’s Hispanic and Latino population stands at 322,000. That’s likely to increase when the latest census numbers come out this spring, and that means more work for the state agency in charge of addressing Hispanic and Latino issues in Indiana. Since being named its director last year, Danny Lopez has […]
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State representative wants to cut state lawmaker pay increase
One Indiana representative wants all Hoosier lawmakers to forego a pay increase during the next two-year state budget. Currently, all Hoosier state legislators get automatic pay increases, after a bill added it to pay increases for judges several years ago. But Representative Suzanne Crouch of Evansville wants to temporarily suspend the legislative pay provision. Crouch […]
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More Snow on the Way
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ALONG AND SOUTH OF A WINCHESTER TO KOKOMO TO FOWLER LINE … FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL. THE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. EST TUESDAY. ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED BY TUESDAY EVENING. ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED […]
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Indiana House leaders recap first week of new legislative session
It was a short first week in the Indiana legislature, but it still held days full of heated debate and political positioning. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland recapped the week and what’s ahead with Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma of Indianapolis and Democratic House Minority Leader Pat Bauer of South Bend. Holland — Bauer and […]
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Pence again introduces abortion funding bill in Congress
An Indiana Congressman has again introduced a bill that would deny federal funding to any organization that performs abortions. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Wiechmann — Pence Abortion Funding Bill
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Cost of heating Hoosier homes in winter 2011
As the seasonal cold and snow move back into Indiana, the cost to heat some Hoosier homes is actually on the decline. But that largely depends on the source of your home’s heat. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Dan Goldblatt reports. Goldblatt — Cost of Heating For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news […]
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Early days of legislative session may set tone for 2011
The Indiana General Assembly has gaveled into session again and lawmakers say the early days of budget negotiations may forecast how the Republican shift to power will affect the Statehouse. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Stan Jastrzebski reports. Jastrzebski — Legislative Start 2011 For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Charlie White sworn-in with other state officials at Statehouse
New statewide elected officials were sworn into office today at the Statehouse. Republicans State Auditor Tim Berry and State Treasurer Richard Mourdock were re-elected in November to serve another term. Indiana also swore-in a new Republican Secretary of State — Charlie White. The new top elections official is currently under investigation as to whether he […]
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Afternoon snow causes accidents and slide-offs on slick roads
Snow is falling across east-central Indiana, and that means police and emergency crews are responding to many slide-offs and accidents on slick roads. Indiana State Police tell The Star Press that its officers have responded to multiple slide-offs and property damage crashes on both Interstate 69 and Interstate 70. Accidents have also been reported on […]
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Accident on Northbound I-69 Ramp from 332
Slick conditions from afternoon snowfall in Delaware County contributed to an accident west of Muncie on the ramp from Indiana 332 to I-69 northbound. State Police, ambulance and fire crews are on the scene as of 3:00 p.m. Northbound traffic on I-69 may be affected for some time, north of Indiana 32. Southbound traffic was […]
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Congress swears in new Hoosier politicians
Several Hoosier politicians are among the new members of Congress sworn into office today in Washington, D.C. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland spoke to one of them, fourth district Republican, Todd Rokita. Holland — New Hoosiers in Congress For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Education changes to be debated in 2011 legislative session
Indiana lawmakers return to Indianapolis this week for the 2011 legislative session. The state’s budget will top the agenda. But included in budget negotiations will be proposed changes to K-12 public education. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports. Holland — Education Debate 2011 For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Former Anderson city employee accuses mayor of sexual harassment
A former Anderson city employee is accusing Mayor Kris Ockomon of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Herald Bulletin has published a complaint from Teresa Spencer, a former mayor’s office and parks department employee. It was submitted to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on December 31, 2009 and alleges the […]
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Burst water pipes flood basement of Anderson’s Paramount Theatre
A burst water pipe flooded the basement of Anderson’s Paramount Theatre yesterday, leaving its storage and electrical equipment under six feet of water. Paramount Theatre Centre Director Gayle Burris says the flooding damaged electrical equipment for the theater’s sound system and it will need to be replaced. Nine dressing rooms also sustained damage. The auditorium, […]
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Indianapolis police train volunteers to help stop human trafficking
The Indianapolis police are getting help from volunteers to deal with more incidents of human trafficking in the Hoosier state. And refugees and immigrants are playing an important role. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sharon Alseth reports. Alseth — Human Trafficking For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Stan Sollars Interviews Steve Inskeep
NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep gave the address for fall commencement at Ball State on December 18th. He was also given an honorary doctorate. After the ceremony, the Carmel native stopped by IPR’s studios and took time for an interview conducted by his IPR counterpart, Stan Sollars. (13:15 in length) Stan Sollars Interviews Steve […]
