Statewide Indiana http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/-t1.htm Discussions about Indiana outside of Lake and Porter County. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:28:42 GMT 10 Statewide Indiana http://dion-designs.com/img/empty.gif http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/-t1.htm Hungry 4 Bacon Anyone??? http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hungry-4-bacon-anyone-t1115.htm paul87920 Swine Flu Found in Indiana Pigs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for swine flu, making it the first time the virus has been found in such hogs.


mmmmm bacon!]]> Statewide Indiana Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:38:18 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hungry-4-bacon-anyone-t1115.htm#16217 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hungry-4-bacon-anyone-t1115.htm Elkhart in the National News Again http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/elkhart-in-the-national-news-again-t612.htm paul87920 Auction marks downfall of ‘RV capitol of world’

It's crazy to think that the place hardest hit in the country is just a few counties over. Makes me thankful for what I have.]]> Statewide Indiana Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:58:09 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/elkhart-in-the-national-news-again-t612.htm#10349 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/elkhart-in-the-national-news-again-t612.htm The Time To Allow Landbased Casinos Is Now http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-time-to-allow-landbased-casinos-is-now-t1119.htm paul87920 Ohio Legalizes Casinos Four Hoosier casinos could lose nearly $300 million a year from the added Ohio competition. The state stands to lose as much as $103 million in taxes, and the communities that will lose gambling visitors already are preparing for smaller budgets and belt-tightening. Something else to take into consideration is the cost to operate these boats opposed to operating on land. Statewide Indiana Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:28:42 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-time-to-allow-landbased-casinos-is-now-t1119.htm#16233 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-time-to-allow-landbased-casinos-is-now-t1119.htm "Hoosiers Know How To Take Care of Business" http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hoosiers-know-how-to-take-care-of-business-t1061.htm UrRight http://www.suntimes.com/news/huntley/1808020,CST-EDT-HUNT06.article October 6, 2009 BY STEVE HUNTLEY Illinois persists in clinging to a long, if unattractive tradition of looking down our noses at Indiana. If our recent record of corruption has done nothing to shake this bias, now comes the realization that Hoosier government maintains faith with its taxpayers in a way we can only envy. Indiana has gone from a $700 million debt to a $1 billion reserve. Its low-tax ... Statewide Indiana Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:14:20 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hoosiers-know-how-to-take-care-of-business-t1061.htm#15500 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/hoosiers-know-how-to-take-care-of-business-t1061.htm Open Government...Indiana Should Follow in IL's Footsteps http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/open-governmentindiana-should-follow-in-il-s-footsteps-t975.htm UrRight http://www.southtownstar.com/news/kadner/1721193,081809kadner.article Law not perfect, but it does open government Comments August 18, 2009 BY PHIL KADNER You now have a lawyer to battle government officials who try to keep secrets. Government documents belong to the people. It is a simple concept and essential in a democracy, for only by inspecting public records can citizens make sure that their government officials are conducting business in a manner with which they ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:09:31 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/open-governmentindiana-should-follow-in-il-s-footsteps-t975.htm#14476 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/open-governmentindiana-should-follow-in-il-s-footsteps-t975.htm Indiana Toll Road http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/indiana-toll-road-t973.htm Face I haven't driven on the toll road in quite some time, but I have to say on my way home from a Cubs game I got really pissed. The first toll once you get over the Illinois line went from50 cents to $1.25. Then the toll to exit to go I65 went from 15 cents(maybe 30 cents I can't remember) to 50 cents. Now once you are done getting irritated, try the "self pay" lane. It is like putting change in a vending machine. Talk about inconvient! Thank you Mitch Daniels for this wonderful ... Statewide Indiana Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:25:31 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/indiana-toll-road-t973.htm#14465 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/indiana-toll-road-t973.htm The Current Property Tax System http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-current-property-tax-system-t558.htm Mirage http://nwi.com/articles/2009/03/10/news/lake/doc12017e7a3aeefc0b8625757400791872.txt I think most everyone agrees there has to be a better way. Spending $millions for yet another reassessment seems pretty stupid to me. As many here know I have been a proponent of a 2 tier flat tax on, at the very least homesteaded, property. And sometimes business property taxes are really more of a guess & an agreement such as in the case of the casinos, the mills, and BP and at least in Lake County ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:22:21 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-current-property-tax-system-t558.htm#9658 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-current-property-tax-system-t558.htm Daniels: "No one is going to send money up here." http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-no-one-is-going-to-send-money-up-here-t536.htm UrRight I thought Lake County was sending all the money "DOWN THERE". After reading Daniels' response to mothers of the police, I came off feeling he's a bit arrogant. I admit I haven't known much about Daniels, but some responses to the audience kind of made me mad. He seems a bit "assuming, critical, and insensitive" to some people/groups begging for help. What is your opinion? Just curious... This is just a portion in today's article: http://www.nwi.com/articles/2009/03/07/news/top/doc641518a307f233b08625757200099569.txt "I ... Statewide Indiana Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:25:21 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-no-one-is-going-to-send-money-up-here-t536.htm#9420 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-no-one-is-going-to-send-money-up-here-t536.htm The Indiana Democratic Party Blog http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-indiana-democratic-party-blog-t556.htm Johnny Rush First, for perspestives sake, I am a Democrat to the point where I don't flinch when pundits say we are heading to a Socialist regime...I more or less just shrug. That being said, are these guys marketing their blog totally wrong or what? Why take so many shots at Republicans in this era of "optimism" or "change"? It sounds petty and defeatist...here is their first emailed press release You're invited to check out the Indiana Democratic Party's official new blog. The ... Statewide Indiana Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:58:48 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-indiana-democratic-party-blog-t556.htm#9607 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-indiana-democratic-party-blog-t556.htm Recall Proposal for Absentee Elected Officials http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recall-proposal-for-absentee-elected-officials-t533.htm Mirage http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/3/6/445092.html?title=Pasco+school+board+member%27s+absences+%27a+problem%27 I saw this interesting story about a school board member in Florida. Since 2006 she has missed 16 school board meetings. At the last meeting her absence caused a teacher on unpaid suspension since Dec and up for a termination vote to have to wait another month to learn his fate as another member present had to recuse himself, so the missing member's vote is needed to act on ... Statewide Indiana Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:59:41 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recall-proposal-for-absentee-elected-officials-t533.htm#9386 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recall-proposal-for-absentee-elected-officials-t533.htm Recovery.com/gov - A Great Site! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recoverycom-gov-a-great-site-t499.htm UrRight
Since the state of Indiana has a lot to hide, I'm guessing the site wll be the last one up.

You should check the main site out, though. Sounds good to me and someone will be having a blast having (his/her) questions answered with that web-site. Everything has to be reported!]]> Statewide Indiana Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:51:03 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recoverycom-gov-a-great-site-t499.htm#8966 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/recoverycom-gov-a-great-site-t499.htm now this is a stimulus package! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-this-is-a-stimulus-package-t437.htm the oracle congrats to the indiana house! http://www.indystar.com/article/20090211/NEWS0501/902110346/1304/LOCAL unlike the federal package. which is 96.8% geared toward spending on programs with only 3.2% headed to infrastrucure spending, this plan is 100% geared for infrastructure improvements in indiana. when you actually breakdown the money, indiana will spend more on its infrastrucure next year, if this bill passes, then the much ballyhood fed bill would result in in indiana. (btw this plan would ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:46:10 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-this-is-a-stimulus-package-t437.htm#7890 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-this-is-a-stimulus-package-t437.htm why i like frank mrvan http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/why-i-like-frank-mrvan-t429.htm the oracle (the senator) http://www.indystar.com/article/20090210/NEWS0501/902100346 mrvan was the only democrat to vote for the passage of the caps and all republicans did vote for passage. now i dont care whether you support the caps or not. the fact is mrvan was the only senator in either party to go against the party leaderships wishes. in mrvan, hammond has the only state senator in all of indiana that voted his concious, and for what he thinks is right, over partisain politics (ill concede ... Statewide Indiana Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:39:50 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/why-i-like-frank-mrvan-t429.htm#7839 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/why-i-like-frank-mrvan-t429.htm New Bills from the Legislature http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/new-bills-from-the-legislature-t352.htm Mirage • SB 441 would require the State Department of Health to adopt rules concerning indoor air quality in schools. Is there currently an air quality problem in classrooms not already covered by existing laws? • SB 318 would require trending property assessments be every two years instead of yearly property adjustments. This change would help to get property tax notices out on time. So they would instead only be late every other year, I guess. • SB 33 proposes that an employer ... Statewide Indiana Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:07:55 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/new-bills-from-the-legislature-t352.htm#6909 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/new-bills-from-the-legislature-t352.htm Daniels halts funding for local IDEM air monitoring. http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-halts-funding-for-local-idem-air-monitoring-t162.htm sparks Mitch Daniels is continuing his assault on environmental enforcement. He has now cut funding for Hammond's department of Environmental management, along with Gary's. http://www.post-trib.com/news/1361035,idem.article Janet McCabe, executive director of Improving Kids' Environment and former IDEM assistant commissioner of the Office of Air Quality, questioned IDEM's argument of efficiency. She said the loss of local expertise and limited state resources will lead to less attention to local ... Statewide Indiana Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:03:45 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-halts-funding-for-local-idem-air-monitoring-t162.htm#1905 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/daniels-halts-funding-for-local-idem-air-monitoring-t162.htm Here's your CHANCE To Bring In Extra Revenue: Oust The Blue Law! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/here-s-your-chance-to-bring-in-extra-revenue-oust-the-blue-law-t354.htm UrRight In my letter to Gov. Mitch I explained how we have this opportunity to oust the Blue Law, regarding alcohol sales on Sundays, which if eliminated, would indeed bring in an enormous amount of revenue to the state of Indiana. I explained how twice in the past month, I gave a ride to my neighbor to Ridge Road to get his beer, and counted more than 25 cars with Indiana license plates parked, with people standing in line, waiting for the liquour store to open. I also pointed out this occurred ... Statewide Indiana Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:05:47 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/here-s-your-chance-to-bring-in-extra-revenue-oust-the-blue-law-t354.htm#6943 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/here-s-your-chance-to-bring-in-extra-revenue-oust-the-blue-law-t354.htm 1.3 billion! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/13-billion-t344.htm the oracle thats how much money the state of indiana is set to recieve in its coffers when the federal stimulas bill is enacted! http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IN_ECONOMY_GLANCE_INOL-?SITE=ININS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2009-01-28-16-09-15 and that doesnt include the 69 million for mass transit or the 13 million listed for 'other rail'. or the 750 for roads and bridges or the 475 million for other various projects. mr governor, i realized we got screwed in ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:27:15 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/13-billion-t344.htm#6577 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/13-billion-t344.htm More evidence of the failing No Child Left Behind Act http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/more-evidence-of-the-failing-no-child-left-behind-act-t330.htm LucyVP I don't think this report comes as a surprise to any parent who truly is concerned about their child's education. U.S. school children need less work, more play: study By Michael Conlon Michael Conlon Mon Jan 26, 1:53 am ET CHICAGO (Reuters) – All work and no play may be a hazard for some U.S. school children. Researchers reported on Monday that a growing trend of curbing free time at school may lead to unruly classrooms and rob youngsters of needed exercise and an important ... Statewide Indiana Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:52:08 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/more-evidence-of-the-failing-no-child-left-behind-act-t330.htm#6044 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/more-evidence-of-the-failing-no-child-left-behind-act-t330.htm Congratulations Katie Stam http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/congratulations-katie-stam-t324.htm BigWhiteGuy Yahoo News wrote: Indiana student ill, but wins Miss America crown By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer Oskar Garcia, Associated Press Writer 2 hrs 7 mins ago LAS VEGAS – Katie Stam of Indiana was crowned Miss America on Saturday night, fighting off a throat infection, laryngitis and 51 other contestants to win the 88-year-old pageant. The 22-year-old University of Indianapolis student drew loud applause for her rendition of "Via Dolorosa" during the talent portion ... Statewide Indiana Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:31:37 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/congratulations-katie-stam-t324.htm#5916 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/congratulations-katie-stam-t324.htm Edumacation http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/edumacation-t303.htm Bill B From another thread: bigwhiteguy wrote:I had statistics in high school. I agree, it probably isn't taught in high school anymore. We also had to graph the results, and write an algorithm. Walking through some of the schools lately (and I will not mention any school names) it looks as if these students have a hard time with General Math. And there are also many "reading labs", and books out in the open areas look like the reading books I had in the fourth grade. Second thing Obama ... Statewide Indiana Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:03:31 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/edumacation-t303.htm#5493 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/edumacation-t303.htm No Bailout for Little Cal Levees: Daniels http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/no-bailout-for-little-cal-levees-daniels-t207.htm UrRight http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/01/08/updates/breaking_news/doc496646b5d59f5085455113.txt I feel so bad for those whose homes went under water. I feel proud and sad and bad for those who volunteered. I feel remorseful that we don't have a common-sense governor who brags about a "rainy day surplus," yet, denies funding for what is crucial to end the flooding/homes, businesses and lives. Not to mention the Borhman getting flooded, causing accidents. What is he thinking? Open ... Statewide Indiana Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:54:20 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/no-bailout-for-little-cal-levees-daniels-t207.htm#2642 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/no-bailout-for-little-cal-levees-daniels-t207.htm Now INDIANA, Take Notice! Especially Moe, Larry & Especially CURLY! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-indiana-take-notice-especially-moe-larry-especially-curly-t256.htm UrRight http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/editorials/1378992,011509edit.article Excerpts: (Click on the link for the full article.) January 15, 2009 THE ISSUE: A legislator is proposing the state doubleits cigarette tax as a way to generate more money for the budget. WE SAY: Smokers pay exorbitant taxes already, and we shouldn't be looking for new income in their pockets. Besides, this tax increase would hurt the poor more than the wealthy, and will drive even more Southlanders ... Statewide Indiana Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:00:55 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-indiana-take-notice-especially-moe-larry-especially-curly-t256.htm#4204 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/now-indiana-take-notice-especially-moe-larry-especially-curly-t256.htm after two years....state watch is back! http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/after-two-yearsstate-watch-is-back-t212.htm the oracle another budget session...and fowler is on the job again! all of the links you need to follow the legislative session in one place! for jan 9 state legislature news from the star Indiana voters might get a say in downsizing local governments Legislative support grows for letting local governments put downsizing to a vote http://www.indystar.com/article/20090109/LOCAL/901090398 Daniels asks to halt new capital projects http://www.indystar.com/article/20090109/NEWS05/901090403/1304/LOCAL the ... Statewide Indiana Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:55:56 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/after-two-yearsstate-watch-is-back-t212.htm#2901 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/after-two-yearsstate-watch-is-back-t212.htm State halts funding recycling, pollution-prevention programs http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/state-halts-funding-recycling-pollution-prevention-programs-t141.htm Bill B Citing the impact of the recession, Indiana's environmental agency has halted funding for state grant and loan programs that support recycling and pollution prevention. The cutoff will persist at least through summer 2010. It means that up to $3 million that had been approved for various recycling or pollution-prevention programs by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management will not reach the intended recipients..... rest at courier-journal.com In hard times hard ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:12:07 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/state-halts-funding-recycling-pollution-prevention-programs-t141.htm#1598 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/state-halts-funding-recycling-pollution-prevention-programs-t141.htm Wow some are going to be screwed http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/wow-some-are-going-to-be-screwed-t120.htm mike3775 http://nwi.com/articles/2008/12/29/updates/breaking_news/doc495908fdf268e796137803.txt Some students are totally screwed come 2011 now These public schools are now acting like they are private schools. Maybe they need to get off the Govt dole if they are going to say that students need to take 4 years of math and 2 yrs of a foreign language, just to have the privilege of attending their schools This really scares me, this reeks of elitism I know kids who despise math and ... Statewide Indiana Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:56:32 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/wow-some-are-going-to-be-screwed-t120.htm#1365 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/wow-some-are-going-to-be-screwed-t120.htm He's back http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/he-s-back-t69.htm mike3775 http://www.wlky.com/cnn-news/18311806/detail.html


I understand his frustration, but I really do hope he does not got through with his threat of using quarters, nickles, dimes and penny's next year, because the lines are already long enough most of the time, and all he is doing is slowing other people up]]> Statewide Indiana Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:24:17 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/he-s-back-t69.htm#710 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/he-s-back-t69.htm ok everyone http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/ok-everyone-t32.htm the oracle we have a small group from both sides of the aisle, some with connections, some without. but all with unique perspectives on how government should be set up. so lets put our heads together and reorganize local and state govt to be more efficient, and maybe more cost effective. heres a preview of mitch's upcoming plan http://nwi.com/articles/2008/12/17/updates/breaking_news/doc494978bd882f0739034181.txt the gist of which is eliminating townships completly, and forcing school districts under ... Statewide Indiana Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:16:44 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/ok-everyone-t32.htm#314 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/ok-everyone-t32.htm Who Would Replace Bayh? http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/who-would-replace-bayh-t11.htm Mirage Not sure that he'll be offered anything, especially if the Senate count remains close to 60 Dem Senators, but I wonder who Mitch might name to replace him were he to accept an appointment? My guess is it would be some legislator that most folks in NWI probably never even heard of. But one thing's for sure. Mitch would be extra careful about shopping out that appointment given Bloggo's current woes. Statewide Indiana Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:55:08 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/who-would-replace-bayh-t11.htm#43 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/who-would-replace-bayh-t11.htm The Fiber Optic Toll Road http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-fiber-optic-toll-road-t19.htm Mirage http://nwi.com/articles/2008/12/17/news/lake_county/doc147ef34ff645f31a862575220009ba36.txt I suppose this is a good idea. And if it takes off I suppose we could do the same thing around the interstates as well. But my real question, which of course the Times failed to ask anybody, is how far north/ south of the fiber line will benefit? Wouldn't you also need fiber lines going from the main route to the businesses? So unless the business is located adjacent to the toll road there are still ... Statewide Indiana Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:54:34 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-fiber-optic-toll-road-t19.htm#177 http://nofree.forumotion.com/statewide-indiana-f8/the-fiber-optic-toll-road-t19.htm