St. Joe County Voters Say "No New Taxes!"

November 5th, 2009

The voters of St. Joseph County have spoken, and they've made crystal clear that, in a time of economic stress, they don't want tax hikes to pay for public transportation boondogles.

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

By an overwhelming margin, St. Joseph County voters on Tuesday said no to a proposed regional transportation district and the possibility of a new tax.

South Bend Tribune: New Charter School Opens Soon in South Bend

August 17th, 2009

The South Bend Tribune reports on the preparations for the opening of the new charter school in South Bend, Xavier School of Excellence.  Excerpt:
 

New Charter School to Start in South Bend

August 13th, 2009

WNDU Newscenter 16 brought their cameras over to Xavier School of Excellence to see the progress that has been made on construction.  Check out their video report here.

State Budget Passes, is Signed

July 6th, 2009

Ed Ronco at the South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpts:

Indiana lawmakers averted a state government shutdown Tuesday, passing a budget just hours before the previous budget ran out, and the governor quickly signed it into law.

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Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, . . . said the budget as passed is responsible to taxpayers and will help avoid the need to raise taxes in the future.

Indiana Lawmakers Return for Special Session

June 11th, 2009

The Indianapolis Star reports.

State Representative Jackie Walorski has called for financial restraint so hard pressed Hoosiers don't have to deal with tax hikes.  Excerpt from WSBT News 22:

South Bend Common Council Grants Zoning Request to Charter School

June 11th, 2009

By Dan Herbster

On Monday night (June 9), the South Bend Common Council approved the zoning request for Xavier School of Excellence.  Now the new charter school can continue with construction in preparation for the upcoming school year.

I addressed the Council in their committee meeting Monday afternoon, and I also attended the Council meeting later that night at which the rezoning request was unanimously approved.

Gov. Daniels Calls for Realistic Budget

May 19th, 2009

Gov. Daniels calls for budget based in reality.

Dems Say Make Business Suffer, Only Support Tax Hikes for Employers

April 27th, 2009

House Democrats say they will only support tax hikes on employers in order to fix the failing state unemployment insurance fund. Republicans back balanced plan to spread the burden around and minimize the damage to businesses which provide jobs for Hoosiers.