Candidates unveiling campaign ideas
With the Nov. 4 election just 12 weeks away, the candidates for governor are unveiling detailed campaign proposals. Republican incumbent Gov. Mitch Daniels will be in Evansville today to announce the second in a series of four education-related campaign promises this week. Meanwhile, Democratic challenger Jill Long Thompson will be in Terre Haute and Indianapolis today to announce a health care proposal.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/aug/12/candidates-unveiling-campaign-ideas/
Group to lobby for Sunday alcohol sales
A coalition of retailers and trade associations has launched a Web site as part of a push for Indiana to repeal its long-standing ban on Sunday alcohol sales. The coalition called Hoosiers for Beverage Choices wants the state to allow Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages at drug, grocery and convenience stores. The group also is lobbying to allow the sale of cold beer at those same locations. Currently, only package liquor stores can sell cold beer, and no Indiana stores can sell beer, wine or spirits for carryout sales on Sundays. The group launched a Web site Friday that will collect petition signatures ahead of its plans to lobby lawmakers next year to allow Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana.
http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/articles/2008/08/11/state_news/state3.txt
State holds listening session in Seymour
Staff members from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) were on hand at Jackson County Education Center last Wednesday evening, conducting one of 12 rural Indiana listening sessions geared towards helping the office prioritize objectives and gather information concerning rural communities around the state.
http://www.thebanner.com/articles/2008/08/11/news/news05.txt
Sam Turpin
