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Santorum campaign fights to get on Indiana ballot
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is fighting an Indiana election board's ruling that he does not have enough support to appear on the state ballot in the May 8 primary.
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Third House public meeting is Monday
The local Third House Legislative meeting is planned at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
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$126,000 contract approved for ED director
The Board of Public Work approved a 12-month contract to hire Greg Winkler as a consultant to serve in the position of interim economic development director.
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Mayor emphasizes infrastructure in annual address
Mayor Kevin Smith believes that if the city builds ahead and sets the stage for economic development, jobs will come.
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Congressman Burton won’t seek re-election
Republican Rep. Dan Burton of Indiana said Tuesday he won’t seek re-election to a 16th term, potentially opening a path for Anderson’s David McIntosh, who is running for the Republican nomination in Burton’s 5th District.
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Lutz bill referred to summer study panel
Rep. Jack Lutz’s House Bill 1047, which would have allowed part of an existing school corporation to elect to disannex, was heard in committee this week.
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Delegate, precinct hopefuls file papers
These candidates have filed paperwork to run for office in Madison County.
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City proposes $126,000 salary for ED contractor Winkler
Anderson Board of Public Works members decided to hold off on approving a contract with the new interim economic development director until they can see the contract for themselves.
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Welfare drug-testing bill moves forward in committee
Indiana lawmakers are pushing forward on legislation that would cut off cash assistance to welfare recipients who fail drug tests.
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Hairdressers may have killed bill that would eliminate licensing
A throng of union protesters haven’t been able to stop a controversial labor bill in the Indiana Statehouse, but a force of hairdressers may have killed a piece of legislation they loathe.
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Santorum campaign fights to get on Indiana ballot
