Pence signs 291 new laws

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Gov. Mike Pence has now acted on all 295 legislative proposals submitted to him by the Republican-controlled General Assembly — signing 291, allowing one to become law without his signature and vetoing three.

Early voting opens for two Porter County school issues

VALPARAISO | Early voting started Monday for Porter County's school referendums in Hebron and Union Township.

High school seniors cast their ballots in Gary

GARY | Counselors at Thea Bowman Leadership Academy High School provided seniors with the opportunity to register to vote this fall at the school. History teacher Katie Mis allowed the students to complete the forms as they reported to her class.

Lake, Porter County early voting totals exceed 2008

CROWN POINT | Someone had to lock the front door of the Lake County Government Complex about noon Monday to bring an end to the heavy balloting that characterized the final days of the early voting period.

Early voting in Porter County could top record-breaking 2008 election

VALPARAISO | Early voting in Porter County is stronger this year than the last record-breaking presidential election in 2008, according to a local election official.

Make sure military votes are all counted properly

I do not like early voting, especially when it is a month early. A lot has been happening within the last 30 days, like the Benghazi debacle and the debates.

Early voting a growing trend

CHICAGO | When the president cast his early ballot Thursday in Chicago, he joined the rapidly growing ranks of Chicagoans who have already taken to the polls.

Officials predict large early vote in Illinois

CHICAGO | The number of votes cast in parts of Illinois before Election Day could top records set four years ago, some officials predicted Monday as residents trickled to the polls for the first day of early voting in the state.

Avoid long lines by voting early, Lake County elections director says

CROWN POINT | Ballots by the thousands have showered down the mail chute and through the door, but Lake County election officials would like to see more.

Heavy voter turnout so far for presidential election

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Election Board declared the county's voting machines to be in fine working order Friday for what looks to be a very busy election.

Early voting pace remains brisk in Lake County

CROWN POINT | Early voting continued to gain strength with the approach of the May 8 primary.

Lake voting accelerates but isn't up to 2008 speed

CROWN POINT | The pace of Lake County's early voting picked up last week but remained well below the fevered pitch of four years ago.

Early voting in Lake County attracts more than 600 in first week

CROWN POINT | More than 600 people took advantage of the first week of Lake County's early voting period for the May 8 primary.

Lake County early voting opens on a quiet note

CROWN POINT | Monday was election day for 148 Lake County residents who voted early.

Early voting begins Monday

VALPARAISO | After months of hearing about the contentious GOP presidential primary race, local voters will have their first chance to go to the polls Monday.

Harmony replaces conflict as Lake County board OKs early voting sites

CROWN POINT | The Lake County elections board struck a note of political harmony Thursday in authorizing the opening of early voting centers around the county this spring.

Chesterton could get satellite voting center

VALPARAISO | Porter County officials could decide in February where to locate a second satellite site for early voting.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Improving turnout in municipal elections

Every four years, Indiana holds municipal elections, and every four years, turnout is dismally low. Newspapers editorialize about it. Candidates strive to increase it. Yet the numbers remain the same.