Black lawmakers seek veto on Calumet Twp. spending limits

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana's black state lawmakers want Gov. Mike Pence to veto legislation that would force Calumet Township to reduce its administrative spending and potentially enable Griffith to leave the township.

Two NWI lawmakers picked for Midwest-Canada panel

INDIANAPOLIS | Two Northwest Indiana lawmakers have been chosen to serve on an international committee that promotes cooperation between Midwestern states and central Canadian provinces.

Region legislators to host two public forums

INDIANAPOLIS | Several Northwest Indiana state lawmakers will appear at two public forums to personally update their constituents on legislative action at the Statehouse.

State Rep. Earl Harris

2nd House District State Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago Represents: East Chicago, Gary (west side) Experience: State representative since 1982; school administrator Committees: Interstate and International Cooperation (ranking Democrat); Rules and Legislative Procedures; Ethics

State Rep. Earl Harris

State Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago

E.C. senator chosen to lead black caucus

INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Lonnie Randolph, D-East Chicago, has been elected chairman of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus for a two-year term.

Region lawmakers hold leadership posts on many House panels

INDIANAPOLIS | Two of Northwest Indiana's five Republican state representatives will be chairmen of House committees when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 7. Region Democrats will serve as the top minority party member on six House committees.

Lawson seeks teamwork, unity in leading House Democrats

INDIANAPOLIS | For 12 years, state Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, was a fixture in the last row, aisle desk of the Indiana House, even keeping her seat in the back of the chamber as increasing seniority entitled her to a spot near the front.

State Rep. Harris beats Garcia for Dem nomination in Indiana House race

State Rep. Earl Harris, a 30-year veteran of the Indiana House, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday for the 2nd House District.

Challengers eager to topple four veteran Lake Co. lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS | For most Northwest Indiana state senators and representatives, it's been years, or sometimes decades, since they've faced a serious election opponent.

Voters in E.C. House race to decide value of legislative experience

INDIANAPOLIS | Democratic voters in East Chicago, on Hammond's east side and the west side of Gary will decide May 8 whether they want experience or new blood representing them in the 2nd House District.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Garcia, Brown, Hart, Smith, Ludington

Unlike the Republicans, Democrats have plenty of options in Indiana House races on the ballot in Northwest Indiana. See Thursday's editorial for Republican endorsements; keep reading today for the Democrats.

Gary, E.C. lawmakers host town hall meeting Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS | Five state lawmakers representing north Lake County will hold a town hall-style meeting at noon Saturday at Gary's Glen Theater, 20 W. Ridge Road.

House approves funding plan for airport roads

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House voted 96-0 Tuesday to authorize the use of state highway funds to build airport access roads.

Ind. House approves Little Cal levee fee

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House on Monday overwhelmingly approved a plan to charge most Lake County property owners an annual fee for Little Calumet River levee maintenance.

Feds could pay most of cost to link Gary airport, highways

INDIANAPOLIS | An Indiana House committee voted 11-0 Wednesday to access federal funds to build roads connecting the Gary/Chicago International Airport with nearby highways.

Region Democrats' legislation ignored in Indiana House

INDIANAPOLIS | A side effect of the ongoing fight over right-to-work in the Indiana House is an almost total lack of action on any legislation sponsored by Democrats.

Daniels pushes for right-to-work in State of State address

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels celebrated Indiana's status as a national leader in education reform, business climate and government efficiency in his final State of the State address Tuesday night but said there's still more to do, including enacting a right-to-work law.