Viewing: Politics
June 2, 2014
Indy City County Council Approves Another $16 Million In Emergency Road Repairs
The Indianapolis City County Council is allocating $16 million for more emergency road repairs on the city's major thoroughfares. Members voted 25-4 in favor of doing so during Monday's meeting.
Read MoreMay 28, 2014
Donnelly Vows to Work on Indy Crime Prevention
U.S Senator Joe Donnelly spoke with Indianapolis residents for over an hour Tuesday on what is needed to combat violence in the city.
Read MoreMay 23, 2014
Immigration Reform Ad to Hit IMS Jumbotron
Those going to the Indy 500 will not only see cars eclipsing speeds of 230 miles per hour, but also a new ad campaign pushing for immigration reform.
Read MoreMay 15, 2014
Meet The High School Student Who Took Down A State Lawmaker
A week before graduating from high school, 17-year-old Saira Blair won the GOP primary in a conservative West Virginia district. Even the incumbent she defeated concedes she outworked him.
Read MoreMay 13, 2014
Election-Year Politics Dooms Energy Bill, Averts Pipeline Vote
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had made a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline contingent upon passage of the energy efficiency bill. Most Democrats don't want a vote on Keystone.
Read MoreMay 8, 2014
Women On Capitol Hill Reach Across Party Lines To Get Things Done
There's an assumption that women are more likely than men to collaborate. But as the number of women in Congress has increased, so has the partisanship and gridlock. Does a woman's touch help?
Read MoreMay 6, 2014
GOP Softens Its Edge In An Attempt To Appeal To Women
The GOP knows it has a problem with women. But is it tone or issues? And what can Republicans do to woo more women without alienating their he-man base?
Read MoreMay 5, 2014
The Energy Behind Repealing Obamacare May Be Ebbing
Republicans may not be as focused on Affordable Care Act repeal as before, but that doesn't mean the law has turned the corner in terms of public support.
Read MoreMay 5, 2014
With Only A Handful Of Open Seats Up For Grabs, Turnover In The General Assembly Will Be Low
Following the 2012 legislative session, 23 lawmakers left their seats - most to retirement, some to run for different offices. This year, only eight legislators are leaving their posts.
Read MoreApril 22, 2014
'Ready For Hillary': Clinton's Campaign-In-Waiting
A shadow campaign is underway, raising small donations by selling T-shirts and baby onesies and holding fundraisers, all just waiting for Clinton to say that, yes, she is running for president.
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