In a long-expected decision, the Club for Growth announced Tuesday it is endorsing state Treasurer Richard Mourdock in his challenge to unseat Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind.
February 14, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
After passing the divisive right-to-work bill in record time, is the legislature looking to leave town early? Maybe.
February 13, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The two high profile candidates for Allen County commissioner will make their first joint appearance next week.Commissioner Nelson Peters and Recorder John McGauley, both Republicans, will participate in a forum on Feb.
February 13, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Libertarian candidate for governor Rupert Boneham said last week he will fight to repeal the right-to-work law if elected.
February 12, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, will have an open house Monday at his Kendallville congressional office.
February 10, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
State Treasurer Richard Mourdock, who seeks the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, will meet with IPFW College Republicans on Wednesday.
February 10, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
FORT WAYNE -- A Fort Wayne novelist and freelance writer has filed to run for Congress in Indiana's 3rd District.
February 10, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Two more Democrats have filed to run for Congress in Indiana's 3rd District.
February 9, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Rep. Joseph Donnelly, D-2nd, has filed to run for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind.
February 9, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The political future of Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters should be clearer by Thursday afternoon.
February 8, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
In just a few weeks, City Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, has proven he will not shy away from controversial topics in his first year on the council.
February 8, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The rivals for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate each filed his declaration of candidacy Tuesday with the Indiana secretary of state's office.
February 7, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Libertarian candidate for governor Rupert Boneham said Tuesday he will fight to repeal the right-to-work law if elected.
February 7, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
An IPFW forum Thursday will examine the role of religion in presidential politics.
February 6, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Supporters of GOP Congressman Mike Pence gathered at the Indiana Government Center on Monday to show off more than 13,000 signatures to officially put him on the ballot for the governor's race.
February 6, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The City Council last week spent 90 minutes questioning the citys handling of its plan to spend nearly $1 million to upgrade all the elevators at Citizens Square.
February 5, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The super PAC that formed to support the re-election bid of Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., has reported receiving its first contribution.
February 2, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The re-election campaign for Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., announced Wednesday that former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will attend a fundraising reception for Lugar in Indianapols this weekend.
February 1, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The City Council this week spent 90 minutes questioning the city’s handling of its plan to spend nearly $1 million to upgrade all the elevators at Citizens Square.
February 1, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Allen County GOP Chairman Steve Shine recently put out a call to any Republicans interested in serving as a precinct committee chair or state convention delegate.
February 1, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The campaign for U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, who seeks the Democratic nomination for governor, reported Tuesday that it has raised $1.4 million in campaign donations to date and has $847,000 in cash on hand.
January 31, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Allen County Republicans will have a chance to hear from both senatorial candidates just before Election Day.
Sen.
January 31, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., continues to build up his campaign coffers for the May 8 primary election, almost doubling his GOP challenger's fundraising total in the fourth quarter of 2011.
January 30, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Forty-three Republican senators, including Richard Lugar and Dan Coats of Indiana, announced Monday they will try to invoke the U.S. Constitution in an effort to get the Keystone XL oil pipeline built.
January 30, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Gov. Mitch Daniels chided President Obama for imposing energy standards on light bulbs in Tuesdays State of the Union speech.Daniels should have been pointing his finger at his former boss, President George W.
January 29, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
A former Republican prosecutor in Kosciusko County will seek the Democratic congressional nomination in the 3rd District.David C.
January 27, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
During a legislative committee hearing Thursday about a dispute between Kelley Chevrolet and DeHaven's Summit City Chevrolet, the allegiances in the room weren't always clear.
While Rep.
January 27, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Gov. Mitch Daniels chided President Obama for imposing energy standards on light bulbs in Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday.
January 26, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Mayor Tom Henry on Thursday said his search for a new No. 2 is well underway.
January 26, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
A super PAC supporting Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., has released the results of a poll indicating his Republican primary-election challenger would have only a 50-50 chance of winning the general election.
January 26, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
John Forrest Roberson, 62, and Tommy A. Schrader, 49, both residents of Fort Wayne, filed this week as candidates in the Democratic primary election for the 3rd District congressional seat.
January 25, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Rep. Win Moses, D-Fort Wayne, has chosen not to participate in litigation halting the collection of fines against House Democrats.
January 25, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Several political candidates failed to file their campaign finance reports by the Jan. 18 deadline.
January 25, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The Allen County Election Board plans to clean up its books next month by trying to eliminate 16 stagnant campaign finance accounts.
January 25, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The Downtown GOP Club will hold its first luncheon of the year on Wednesday with a discussion on a national retail tax.
January 24, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
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Only two members of the Indiana congressional delegation have signed up for a bipartisan seating arrangement to listen to President Obama's State of the Union speech on Tuesday.
January 23, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Conservative columnists say it's not too late for Gov. Mitch Daniels, Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th, and others to vie for the Republican presidential nomination.
January 23, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The AFL-CIO is using Gov. Mitch Daniels' turn in the spotlight tomorrow night to highlight his about-face on the right-to-work bill.
January 23, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The re-election campaign for Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., announced Monday that he was endorsed over the weekend by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
January 23, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Gov. Mitch Daniels used to oppose the centerpiece of his legislative agenda – at least when he spoke to union members.
January 22, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Mayor Tom Henry received donations from numerous people during his reelection campaign, including several from outside Fort Wayne.
January 19, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
This year’s mayoral race was not only the most expensive ever, but it was also far more costly per vote for each candidate than four years ago.
Mayor Tom Henry spent nearly $1.
January 19, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, has filed to run for a second term in Congress.
January 19, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
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The two-thirds requirement for a quorum "is holding out an inducement for gentlemen who may be disposed to resist the passage of a law, to break a quorum."
January 19, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Fort Wayne City Council members are paid $21,414 annually, and its members spent wildly varying amounts of cash to win those seats last year.
January 18, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
Judging by his new TV and radio ads, Sen. Richard Lugar is running against President Obama and not primary-election challenger Richard Mourdock.
January 17, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
The first in a series of debates for the ever-growing field of candidates for the 6th District Republican nomination has been scheduled for Feb. 11 in New Castle.
January 16, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
In case you were wondering about the two 1861 legislators destined for a duel, it never happened.During last weeks State of the State Address, Gov. Mitch Daniels referenced an 1861 letter written by a clerk named A.B. Carpenter.
January 15, 2012 in Political Notebook - The blog
