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From the Ryerson Rag:

State Sen. Bob Meeks, R-LaGrange, announced his retirement in a Statehouse new conference this afternoon.

Meeks cited a recent stroke and health concerns as his reason for retiring after 20 years. The 74-year-old lawmaker serves as chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees budget deliberations.

His resignation will become effective after the November election. Meeks ran unopposed in the May primary.

“This is not my first choice,” Meeks said of retiring. “I would prefer to stay here.”

The lingering effects of a February stroke, he said, have made it more difficult to handle the stress and intense studying and reading his leadership position in the Senate requires. Meeks said his heart doctor told him that staying in his current role in the Senate likely would kill him.

Meeks said he recently finally came to grips with the reality that his body is no longer up to the job and that staying in the position when he would be unable to give 100 percent would “be a disservice to my Republican colleagues and the state of Indiana.”

Senate President Pro Tempore David Long said no decision who would serve as Meeks’ successor on the Appropriations Committee would be made until November.

The timing of this would lead be to believe this is a very safe seat. So even if Sen. Meeks runs in November with the intention of resigning immediately after so the Precinct Committeemen will select his replacement, a Dem win is not remotely possible.

I received this email today from Jim Holden addressed to IU Alumni.

Dear Conservative and IU Friends,

Do you believe IU needs a change from the same tired old left-wing administrators that have brought us such things as the Gay Culture Center, the Kinsey Institute, harassment of military recruiters, the banning of Christmas trees and handgun ownership in addition to spiraling tuition costs, a politically correct campus environment and a floundering athletic department?

Now is your chance to make a difference!  Once a year in May, all IU alumni (anyone with ANY IU degree from ANY campus) are eligible to vote in for an alumni member of IU’s Board of Trustees.  This year a solid conservative, Kelly Burton Smith, is a candidate for IU Alumni Trustee!  She needs your support if she is going to defeat the incumbent, a far-left trial lawyer from Evansville who is also a left-wing talk radio host.  Kelly is an intellectual property attorney in Indianapolis.  She holds a law degree from IU -Indianapolis and will make a great Trustee!  You can see Kelly’s candidate profile at http://www.alumni.indiana.edu/about/election/candidates/smith.shtml
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Reading the caption on the photo “Indianapolis Mayor Steve Ballard”. Steve Ballard is (or was considering the number of folks jumping from the sinking ship of the Ryerson Rag) a reporter for the Indianapolis Star. The photo has since been corrected to indicate Greg Ballard as the Mayor of Indianapolis.

It begs to ask the question is there anyone doing any fact checking or proofreading at the Rag? Obviously not. As long as Gannett sells advertising, reporting be damned.

[H/T Bart Lies]

The Office of Corporation Counsel has announced the following last minute polling place changes due to building construction and building flood damage

Voters in precincts 28-4 and 28-5 in Warren Township will now vote at Indianapolis Public School #88, 5801 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218. This change was required due to construction at the Windsor Park Family Center that could have inhibited voting at that location.

Voters in precincts 19-1 and 19-2 in Wayne Township will now vote at Friendship West Side Center, 3131 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222. This change was required due to flooding at the Friendship Baptist Church that prevented the location from being available for the Primary Election.

The areas covered by Ward 28, Precincts 4 and 5 are roughly I-70 & Emerson south to 21st & Emerson on the West, 21st Street to the South, I-70 to the North, and the Eastern edge of the property at the Raytheon facility on the city’s Eastside (Formerly the Naval Avionics Center, or Naval Air Warfare Center) east of the intersection of 21st & Arlington running perpendicular to a point south of I-70’s right of way.

Ward 19, Precincts 1 and 2 are basically the Northern parts of the Haughville neighborhood. It runs from about the SE corner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway property at 16th & Olin along 16th Street east of Concord St stopping short of King Ave, south to 10th Street and west along 10th Street to 10th & Olin, and north along Olin to the border of the IMS property.

Now see unlike the previous Mayoral Administration that moved around precincts hoping to throw off voters, this Administration announces its polling place changes and we’re here to let you know of the changes. And yes we realize these are mainly Democrat precincts, especially 19-1 and 19-2.

(crossposted to DFB)

…and miss some votes in the House while busy endorsing (complete with footage) the Obamassiah:

House Roll #233
Apr 30, 2008 6:56 PM
No Vote
H.R. 5522: Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (On Passage)
Passed 247-165, 19 not voting

House Roll #232
Apr 30, 2008 6:48 PM
No Vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act
Failed 187-225, 19 not voting

House Roll #231
Apr 30, 2008 6:15 PM
No Vote
Amendment 2 to H.R. 5522: Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (On Agreeing to the Amendment)
Failed 178-237, 21 not voting

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It seems that Diamond Jim Schellinger doesn’t like Jill Long Thompson pointing out that he made his fortune on the backs of Indiana property tax payers.

So his company is threatening to sue her.

Why?

Because her campaign dared to use photos of buildings that he and his firm designed.

Photos.

As if you could be sued by dozens of architects for merely taking pictures of the skyline of New York City; don’t tell the folks that made the intro for Law & Order.

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Amber Alert issued for Indiana. Information is at the link HERE.

The website Amber Alert describes a Kia as the getaway vehicle, though the alert just broadcast through Comcast cable describes the abductor as driving a stolen Gray Pontiac Montana (which is a mini-van).

*Update* - Here’s a website to signup for Amber Alerts on your Cell Phone:  https://www.wirelessamberalerts.org

Another fun filled Monday night at the City-County Building. You can find the Uhgender HERE. Check back after 7:00 PM for the commentary.

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It appears the cats are away in 2008 and the ‘Rats are playing. According to an article on Polis Politics, there is still a lack of a quorum at the Federal Election Commission. The lack of a quorum is in part because of parliamentary procedure carried out by … wait for it … BARACK OBAMA! It appears the public financing funds (you know that $3 from your 1040 form every year which I personally check “NO” to…) are held in limbo and Sen. McCain may not have access to those funds without a quorum at the FEC.

Meanwhile Democrat candidates seem free to flaunt federal campaign finance law and no penalty will result, even when presented with clear evidence by hardworking folks like Jacob Perry.

Governor Mitch Daniels has announced his endorsement of incumbent State Representative Mike Murphy (R-District 90) for the May 6th Primary Election.

“Mike Murphy has been a terrific partner in moving Indiana forward. He has shown courage and leadership in helping pass historic property tax cuts and authored the telecommunications legislation that has created thousands of new jobs and attracted several hundred million dollars in investment,” Governor Daniels said. “Please support Mike’s continued leadership in the statehouse.”

State Representative Mike Murphy has represented south-suburban Indianapolis since 1994. He is currently Ranking Minority Member of the House Technology, Research and Development Committee. Mike also serves on the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, and Government and Regulatory Reform Committees. He is a former member of the Ways and Means, Public Policy, Rules, Labor, Education, Agriculture, and Families and Children Committees.

Job Description
You will start with a week of intense training to give you the skills you need to start and help lead pro-life groups on college campuses. Subsequently, you will travel your region for 11 weeks forming groups at college campuses by networking, motivating, and helping students host events.

SFLA will provide the training and resources you need to be successful. In addition, we will network you with other pro-life leaders from your region that will help you accomplish your goals. No other job will offer you the opportunity to travel the country to meet and work with pro-life college students while helping them develop into leaders that save the lives of the unborn.

Recent graduates or current students who are interested in taking a semester off are particularly suited for the job. Prior activism, leadership, or pro-life experience is encouraged. A car is required.

Benefits
• All travel and transportation expenses
• Cell phone and communication expenses
• Housing expenses
• Earn $375 per week
• After beginning 6 groups earn an additional $500 per group started
• Bonuses up to $1000
• Other expenses: We will reimburse up to $200 per week for items you purchase specifically for SFL functions, such as fliers, food, beverages, etc.
• Job Referrals: Networking is key to gaining a job within the pro-life movement. If you perform your duties as a Field Agent well we will help you find another job upon completion of the field program. When openings occur in our office we give preference to our Field Agents.

How to Apply
Email your resume to jobs@studentsforlife.org

In a fitting similarity to what appears to be the biggest political crash-and-burn in ages, the once unquestioned Democrat nominee for President has seen her campaign HQ in Terre Haute go up in flames.

The cause is under investigation. Hopefully it wasn’t arson, and no political opponents were involved.

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