State capital: Indianapolis
Entered Union: Dec. 11, 1816
Population: 6,237,569 (2004 estimate)
Area 35,867 sq mi. (92,896 sq km)
Governor: Mitchell Daniels (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 9
State nickname: Hoosier State

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Ex-Indiana officer convicted of steroid charges

Ex-Indiana officer convicted of steroid charges A former South Bend police officer has pleaded no-contest to steroid possession charges in a deal with Indiana authorities.

Indiana may eliminate anti-smoking agency

Indiana may eliminate anti-smoking agency The plan approved by the Republican-controlled Senate would transfer the duties of the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation board to the State Department of Health .

Indiana Police Disperse Unruly Women with Spray

Indiana Police Disperse Unruly Women with Spray Evansville police say they used pepper spray to break up a crowd of about 20 unruly women who were creating a disturbance in a parking lot.

Accurate census poll means cash for Indiana

Accurate census poll means cash for Indiana If the last census had counted just 0.1 percent more Hoosiers, Indiana might have gotten an additional $4.4 million in Medicaid funding in 2008, according to a report being released today on how the census count affects the amount of federal funding states and local governments receive.

Monday, March 08, 2010 Ind. Law - "Smoke-free Indiana? Wait another year" That is the headline to this editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune . Some quotes: 'Wait until next year" is becoming the unofficial mantra of supporters of a statewide smoking ban in Indiana.
' target='_blank'> Ind. Law - 'Smoke-free Indiana? Wait another year'

Ind. Law - 'Smoke-free Indiana? Wait another year' Monday, March 08, 2010 Ind. Law - "Smoke-free Indiana? Wait another year" That is the headline to this editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune . Some quotes: 'Wait until next year" is becoming the unofficial mantra of supporters of a statewide smoking ban in Indiana.

Indiana legislators resume negotiations following meltdown

Indiana legislators resume negotiations following meltdown INDIANAPOLIS - Negotiations on some major issues resumed in the Indiana General Assembly on Monday after a meltdown occurred last week between Democrats who control the House and Republicans who rule the Senate.

Indiana Chamber: Shooting is evidence guns, workplace a dona t mixa

Indiana Chamber: Shooting is evidence guns, workplace a dona t mixa INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Chamber of Commerce says an office shooting in Portage shows why Gov.

State legislators to continue negotiations today

State legislators to continue negotiations today Indiana lawmakers will continue negotiations on some key issues this week. Talks broke down Thursday when Democratic House Speaker Patrick Bauer of South Bend abruptly put the House in recess until Wednesday.

' target='_blank'> Hoosier Park owner files for bankruptcy

Hoosier Park owner files for bankruptcy ANDERSON -- The company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track and a Colorado casino is seeking a reorganization of its finances in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Ports of Indiana shipments increased in 2009

Ports of Indiana shipments increased in 2009 The Ports of Indiana handled 7.2 million tons of cargo in 2009, up 7 percent from 2008.

' target='_blank'> Report: Many Indiana nursing homes understaffed

Report: Many Indiana nursing homes understaffed The Indianapolis Star reported Sunday that Indiana has among the nation's highest percentages of for-profit chain nursing homes.

2 Indiana men killed in Ohio plane crash

2 Indiana men killed in Ohio plane crash Arthur Potter developed a love for flying when he was in the Army during the Vietnam War.

' target='_blank'> Hometown honors ex-Miss America with street signs

Hometown honors ex-Miss America with street signs A former Miss America is going to get what rocker John Mellencamp didn't: a street named for her in her hometown.

WASHINGTON A Hoosier law professor whose nomination for a senior role in the Obama administration was a lightning rod for conservatives last year was approved by a Senate committee Thursday.
' target='_blank'> Hoosier nominee Johnsen OK'd by Senate committee

Hoosier nominee Johnsen OK'd by Senate committee WASHINGTON A Hoosier law professor whose nomination for a senior role in the Obama administration was a lightning rod for conservatives last year was approved by a Senate committee Thursday.

Saturday, March 06, 2010 Ind. Law - "Exemptions shoot down gun theory"; shotgun incident shows dangers The Indianapolis Star today has a strong editorial about HB 1065 , which is on its way to Governor Daniels: If the Indiana General Assembly really cares about the safety of Hoosiers, what does it have against students, teachers, toddlers, prison ...
' target='_blank'> Ind. Law - 'Exemptions shoot down gun theory'; shotgun incident shows dangers

Ind. Law - 'Exemptions shoot down gun theory'; shotgun incident shows dangers Saturday, March 06, 2010 Ind. Law - "Exemptions shoot down gun theory"; shotgun incident shows dangers The Indianapolis Star today has a strong editorial about HB 1065 , which is on its way to Governor Daniels: If the Indiana General Assembly really cares about the safety of Hoosiers, what does it have against students, teachers, toddlers, prison ...

' target='_blank'> Time to regroup and re-engage

Time to regroup and re-engage About the only thing lawmakers agreed on Friday was that they have to find a way to resolve some key issues affecting Indiana's businesses, workers and schools in the handful of days left in this legislative session.

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