In an interview with conservative talk radio host Bill Bennett Tuesday, Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams endorsed the controversial steps taken by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker as necessary measures given the state’s labor union laws. During the discussion, Williams was asked which governors he admired most and named Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and Mississippi… Continue reading Williams Praises Wisconsin Governor’s Union Crackdown
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Fallout From Indiana House Boycott Assessed
Feigenbaum says he believes many freshmen Republican lawmakers who make up the new House majority were too aggressive in trying to push through their agenda.
Meeting Could Signal End To Indiana House Impasse
House Democrat spokesperson John Schorg says Minority Leader Patrick Bauer plans to talk to reporters by telephone following a party caucus today in Urbana, Illinois, where Democrats fled last month to protest the GOP legislative agenda.
Indiana House Stalemate Lingers Into Sixth Week
The chamber has been without a quorum since Democrats fled to Urbana, Illinois last month to protest the GOP majority’s legislative agenda.
Budget Hearings Set In Indiana Senate Amid House Stalemate
The Senate’s top Republican says his side of the Statehouse will begin hearings this week on the budget that’s been stalled in the House during the boycott.
Indiana Democratic Boycott Continues Over Labor Bill
The bill would raise the threshold at which union participation and wages are required on those projects. Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he’s made his final offer toward a compromise. He says in addition to the higher fine, discussions about a formal censure of Democrats will begin next week.
Indiana House GOP, Democratic Leaders Meet
The two leaders discussed labor and education bills that Democrats find objectionable and want withdrawn from consideration. Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he won’t take any bills off the calendar. Democratic Leader Patrick Bauer planned to return to Urbana, Illinois but said the two sides moved a bit closer to compromise.