Times Media Co., One Region present Leadership Luncheon

MERRILLVILLE | The Times Media Co. and One Region, One Vision will present their annual Leadership Luncheon on Sept. 27 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

E.C. mayor strikes deal for private toll bridge

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland moved swiftly one day after receiving the City Council's go-ahead and has concluded an agreement to have a private toll bridge built to replace the failed Cline Avenue Bridge.

HB 1005 offers long-overdue ethics reforms

When Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law House Bill 1005, banning conflict of interest and nepotism in local governments, he was implementing long-overdue reforms recommended by the bipartisan Kernan-Shepard report of 2007.

Gary school officials want Daniels to restore funding

GARY | The Gary Community School Corp. wants the governor to give some money back.

Sullair investing in Michigan City operation

Sullair Corp. plans to spend more than $12 million and create as many as 113 new jobs by 2015 at its global headquarters in Michigan City, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Tuesday.

Daniels pushed and pushed for clean coal plant

The Daniels administration effort to support the financing for a clean-coal energy plant in southern Indiana has taken more turns than a country road winding into the heart of coal mining country.

Daniels makes pitch to conservatives

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels delivered an address to the conservative faithful in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, taking square aim at what he called "the red menace" of the federal deficit.

Gov. Mitch Daniels - Government Reform

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels talks about government reform.

Gov. Daniels stays night at Wanatah family's home

WANATAH | The Mitzner family woke up Thursday to the governor climbing out of bed, taking a shower and drinking a glass of orange juice in their kitchen.

Does Indiana have a structural budget deficit?

Does Indiana have a structural budget deficit? In one sense, Indiana doesn't have a deficit at all. We interpret Article 10, Section 5, of our state constitution to mean that the state must have a balanced budget. State balances must be positive at the end of each fiscal year. This requireme…

Governor expects Asia trip will pay big dividends

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana wasn't the subject of any blockbuster announcements during the governor's recently completed Asian trade mission, but Gov. Mitch Daniels believes the region and state will benefit in the long run by telling Indiana's story across the Pacific.

Daniels returning to Indiana via San Diego

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels has returned to the U.S. following his Asian trade mission, but it will be a few more days before he's back home again in Indiana.

Governor wants to reward early high school grads with college cash

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels wants to pay Indiana high school students who graduate early.

Legislature not short of things to do, starting Tuesday

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers return to Indianapolis on Tuesday for the ceremonial first day of the 117th Indiana General Assembly.

Indiana Republicans promise fair redistricting

INDIANAPOLIS | Republicans have nearly free reign to redistrict Indiana to their advantage now that the GOP has control of both chambers of the General Assembly and the governor's office.

Daniels set for 11-day Asian trade mission

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels will leave Indiana on Saturday on an 11-day Asian trade mission intended to bring back new business and jobs for Hoosiers.

Daniels: 'Stifle yourself' on 2012

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels said Thursday speculation about the 2012 elections should be put on hold until after the legislative session ends in April.

'The Blade' becomes 'The Gator'

Kids knocking on the door at the Governor's Mansion in Indianapolis on Sunday will see Gov. Mitch Daniels with his teeth bared.

Don't be taken in by his welcome grin

INDIANAPOLIS | Trick-or-treaters would be wise not to smile at Gov. Mitch Daniels on Halloween.

Vote Democrat to counter Daniels' education plans

As Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels forces schools to lay off teachers, end programs such as art, music, industrial technology, athletics and other extracurricular activities, and increase class sizes, there is less learning and fewer opportunities available for our children.