Lieutenant Governor works to bring defense jobs to Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is not letting the federal budget sequester, which will slice $492 billion from defense spending over the next 10 years, ruin her plans to lure defense companies to the state through the new Indiana Office of Defense Development.

Pence plan for energy office clears Senate committee

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence's plan to consolidate the state's energy programs under a Chief Energy Officer who'd report directly to the governor was approved by an Indiana Senate committee Monday.

PHIL WIELAND: Big wind brings blowhard Wielando's annual visit

It's an ill wind that blows no good, and this week's storm blew in the no-goodest prognosticator of them all: The Amazing Wielando.

GOP lieutenant governor candidate promotes business

CROWN POINT | The Republican plan to revive Northwest Indiana's economy involves creating a rising tide of new jobs and investment for the entire state.

DOUG ROSS: Simpson promises active role in Gregg administration

"I'm the policy wonk in this odd couple," state Sen. Vi Simpson, D-Ellettsville, told me with a twinkle in her eye last Friday.

BRIAN HOWEY: The forging of the gender trend line

It was one of the most utterly painful political episodes I have ever had to watch as a political writer.

MARK KIESLING: Region comes up short again in state race

Four political figures from Northwest Indiana were on the short list for lieutenant governor on both the Democratic and Republican tickets.

EDITORIAL: Pence should run with Valpo's Costas

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Columbus, who is running for governor, should choose Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas as his running mate.

Money buys Dean White a spot on clout list

News this week of campaign donations and campaign spending brings us back to a familiar axiom in politics: Money is power.

Lt. governor leading holiday card campaign for U.S. troops

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is urging Hoosiers to once again send a letter to U.S. service members for the holidays.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Community development a vital part of Indiana's success

Without a doubt, my favorite part of my job is traveling from community to community across our state to meet with Hoosiers.

DOUG ROSS: McDermott-Janiec sparring has resumed

Early voting hasn't even started yet, and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. already has won his first, and perhaps biggest, victory.

Lt. Gov. Simon opposes abolishing her office

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | The latest attempt by state lawmakers to eliminate the lieutenant governor's office has at least one opponent: the lieutenant governor.