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Stutzman wants border security first

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:18:50 GMT

With immigration reform in the works on Capitol Hill, Indiana Third District Congressman Marlin Stutzman is not endorsing a path to citizenship for people in the country illegally.

President's jobs tour starts in Texas

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:57:47 GMT

President Obama is dropping in on Austin, Texas, and using the bustling city as a backdrop to talk about attracting jobs and providing skills training.

Stutzman: 'Almost a victim of abortion'

Megan Reust — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:08:01 GMT

A murder trial against a Philadelphia abortion provider is underway. Amidst all of this, Congressman Marlin Stutzman has come forward and shared his personal story of almost becoming a victim of abortion.

Gov. Mike Pence involved in car crash

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:52:28 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence was involved in a car crash Thursday morning in downtown Indianapolis.

Bill banning secret recording advances

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:48:28 GMT

A proposal that would make it illegal to secretly take videos or photographs that could make a business look bad is advancing toward possible approval in the Indiana Legislature.

Donnelly's first bill addresses suicide

Rod Hissong — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:39:15 GMT

Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) has introduced his first bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate. The military suicide prevention bill would institute a pilot program to help members of the military with mental illness.

Poison found in letters troubles some

Megan Reust — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:37:27 GMT

Local lawmakers are reacting to the news of suspicious letters and packages. Legislators we spoke with find the news troubling. However, security is being ramped up both at the Indiana Statehouse and Capitol Hill.

Security increased at the White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:39 GMT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Lugar to be knighted

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:42:35 GMT

Former Sen. Richard Lugar is being knighted on orders from the Queen of England, joining a select list of Americans to receive the distinction.

House passes school safety grants

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:35:48 GMT

A stripped-down school security proposal that would start a state grant program to help school districts hire police officers and buy safety equipment has been approved by the Indiana House.

Abortion pill bill heads to Pence

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:17:18 GMT

A bill that would tighten Indiana's regulations on distribution of the abortion pill and clinics that provide only drug-induced abortions is on its way to Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

IN Senate approves $30B budget, tax cut

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:13:37 GMT

The Indiana Senate approved a $30 billion budget Tuesday night that includes new money for several highway expansions and a package of tax cuts.

Committee approves guns in schools bill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:16:48 GMT

The committee did make a meaningful change in the bill, however. The bill that mandates an armed guard in every Indiana school was changed so that a school district can request a waiver and therefore avoid the requirement.

Sen. Donnelly now supports gay marriage

Kate Taylor — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:44:08 GMT

Indiana Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly announced Friday that he is changing his stance on same-sex marriage and now supports it.

Senators pass anti-bullying bill

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:24:10 GMT

A Senator committee has passed a bill that focuses on bullying in the classroom.

Bill calls for armed staffers at school

Megan Reust — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:22:58 GMT

A bill in the General Assembly would require some staff members in all Indiana schools to carry loaded guns during school hours. Hoosier lawmakers have mixed reaction about Senate Bill 1.

Ill. GOP senator supports gay marriage

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:40:11 GMT

GOP Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois said Tuesday he supports same-sex marriage, becoming the second sitting Republican senator to make such an announcement in recent weeks.

Bill to restrict abortion advances

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:04:06 GMT

The latest effort to restrict abortion in Indiana produced an emotional public hearing at the Statehouse Wednesday morning.

Relief, anger at Supreme Court's ruling

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:04:01 GMT

Thousands of protesters and members of the media are gathered outside the Supreme Court building in Washington, after the court's health care ruling.