Apr 27 Local News Tea Party Express Coming to Southern Indiana The Tea Party Express will be in southern Indiana Saturday to host two rallies as part of the group’s “Restoring the American Dream” tour. Based in California, the political action committee’s tour is focused on battleground states in this year’s congressional and presidential elections where tea party candidates are vying for office. Across the country, […] By WFPL News Apr 27 Local News Tea Party Express Coming to Southern Indiana WFPL News
Apr 26 Local News Poll: Lugar Trailing Mourdock By Five Points Longtime Indiana Senator Dick Lugar is trailing state Treasurer Richard Mourdock by five points in the closely watched Republican primary, according to a new poll on behalf of Citizens United. The survey shows Mourdock leading with 44 percent and Lugar at 39 percent, with nearly 17 percent of voters still undecided. Lugar supporters point out […] By WFPL News Apr 26 Local News Poll: Lugar Trailing Mourdock By Five Points WFPL News
Mar 19 Local News Memo: Lugar Poised to Lose GOP Primary A memorandum from a polling firm says U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-In., is set to lose his seat to Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock in the upcoming Republican primary, according to a recent survey of 500 likely voters. Global Strategy Group finds the race between Lugar and his Tea Party challenger is tightening with his […] By WFPL News Mar 19 Local News Memo: Lugar Poised to Lose GOP Primary WFPL News
Feb 28 Local News Kentucky 9/12 Project Cries Foul on IRS Inquiry Kentucky Tea Party groups are joining others around the country in complaining about inquiries from the Internal Revenue Service. Many of the groups are not-for-profit 501(c)(4)s. Such organizations may engage in elections and political campaigns, but the activities must primarily promote social welfare. The IRS has sent several groups questionnaires about their activities. The surveys […] By Kenny Colston Feb 28 Local News Kentucky 9/12 Project Cries Foul on IRS Inquiry Kenny Colston
Nov 22 Here and Now Gingrich Leads Poll, Tea Party on Romney, Ear X-Tacy Closure on NPR, Future Classics: Today on Here and Now Some highlights from today’s show. 1:06pm Because of his long career in politics, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he’s ready for the scrutiny that comes with being at the top in the polls. The GOP candidates head into another debate tonight where Gingrich is expected to come under attack because of his newfound frontrunner […] By Brad Yost Nov 22 Here and Now Gingrich Leads Poll, Tea Party on Romney, Ear X-Tacy Closure on NPR, Future Classics: Today on Here and Now Brad Yost
Nov 21 Here and Now No Plan from Supercommittee, Wall Street Occupiers Meet with Tea Partiers, Changes to Catholic Liturgy, Turkey Tutorial: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm The supercommittee charged with arriving at a debt reduction plan will likely admit defeat today. Democrats accused Republicans of refusing a deal to have wealthy Americans pay more. Republicans criticized Democrats for insisting on tax increases for the wealthiest Americans. We’ll explore the rancor from both sides, and what the lack of a plan […] By Laura Ellis Nov 21 Here and Now No Plan from Supercommittee, Wall Street Occupiers Meet with Tea Partiers, Changes to Catholic Liturgy, Turkey Tutorial: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Aug 22 Local News JCPS Board Approves Tax Increase, But Doesn’t Create Additional Revenue The Jefferson County School Board unanimously approved a tax increase of one-tenth of a cent at Monday’s board meeting. The increase is based on assessed property value. If a house is assessed at $100,000 dollars, it will mean a $1 increase in taxes this next year. This will be the fourth straight year the school […] By Devin Katayama Aug 22 Local News JCPS Board Approves Tax Increase, But Doesn’t Create Additional Revenue Devin Katayama
May 17 Local News Tea Party Celebrates Moffett’s Showing Even though Tea Party-backed gubernatorial candidate Phil Moffett lost the Republican primary, his supporters are celebrating. Moffett was a political novice with little name recognition, and he lacked the fundraising power of the primary winner, state Senate President David Williams. But Moffett beat Williams in the state’s two most populous counties and finished about ten […] By Gabe Bullard May 17 Local News Tea Party Celebrates Moffett’s Showing Gabe Bullard
May 9 Local News UPDATE: Donnelly Expected to Announce U.S. Senate Bid The race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by veteran Republican incumbent Richard Lugar is getting more interesting with the rumored entrance of U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., who will reportedly announce his candidacy Monday. From the Associated Press: Two Democrats with firsthand knowledge of Donnelly’s plans told The Associated Press that the congressman […] By WFPL News May 9 Local News UPDATE: Donnelly Expected to Announce U.S. Senate Bid WFPL News
Apr 12 Politics Budget Deal Details Revealed Members of Congress are reacting to the details of the budget agreement that averted a government shutdown released on Tuesday outline nearly $40 billion in spending cuts. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., called the chops to the federal budget historic, but political observers have noted there is still a chance the deal won’t […] By WFPL News Apr 12 Politics Budget Deal Details Revealed WFPL News
Apr 9 Politics Paul Votes Against Short-Term Spending Bill After congressional leaders reached an agreement on the federal budget, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., opposed the temporary bill to avert a government shutdown. The freshman senator and Tea Party darling had drafted a Shutdown Prevention Act that his office said would essential federal services continue to function in the absence of a spending bill. […] By WFPL News Apr 9 Politics Paul Votes Against Short-Term Spending Bill WFPL News
Apr 7 Politics Tea Party Members Winning Seats on School Boards The frustration with government that drives the Tea Party is most often focused on federal officials—the president, members of Congress, etc. But Education Week reports that the rise in small government ethos is affecting down ticket races, too. By Gabe Bullard Apr 7 Politics Tea Party Members Winning Seats on School Boards Gabe Bullard
Mar 31 Politics McConnell Reaches Out to Tea Party In a speech on the Senate floor today, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will praise and welcome a group of Tea Party protesters rallying on Capitol Hill. By Gabe Bullard Mar 31 Politics McConnell Reaches Out to Tea Party Gabe Bullard
Mar 24 Politics Rand Paul Discusses 2012 Aspirations, Libya, Budget The senator spoke briefly about the conflict in Libya and criticized the president for not involving congress more heavily in the decisions to enforce a no-fly zone over the country. He also told the Louisville Rotary Club Thursday he is considering a run for the presidency in 2012, but will not run against his father. By Dalton Main Mar 24 Politics Rand Paul Discusses 2012 Aspirations, Libya, Budget Dalton Main
Mar 24 Politics Sen. Rand Paul Discusses Possible Presidential Bid Paul told the Associated Press in an interview Thursday in Louisville that he’s being urged by supporters in several states to make a run if Congressman Ron Paul of Texas does not enter the race. By Rick Howlett Mar 24 Politics Sen. Rand Paul Discusses Possible Presidential Bid Rick Howlett