Ind. activists oppose nuclear incentive bill

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would offer Indiana's utilities incentives to build the state's first nuclear power plants is advancing in the Statehouse despite strong opposition from environmentalists, renewable energy boosters and industries that consume large amounts of electricity.



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Texas poised to pass bill allowing guns on campus

AUSTIN, Texas  — Texas is preparing to give college students and professors the right to carry guns on campus, adding momentum to a national campaign to open this part of society to firearms.


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Future of biotechnology discussed at lecture

The Miller College of Business brought G. Steven Burrill to talk to Ball State students Friday about how biotechnology could change the future of America's healthcare system.




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Wisconsin governor holds his ground as protests enter day six

MADISON, Wis.  — Gov. Scott Walker predicted Sunday that Wisconsin would lead states across the country in weakening unions that have negotiated compensation packages taxpayers can no longer afford while his opponents rallied for a sixth day in the Capitol in an attempt to avoid that fate.



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Help out and clean up downtown Muncie today

A few hours and a few helping hands is all it takes to make a difference in the community, and students can take part in a morning of cleaning in downtown Muncie on Saturday.


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Business professional to speak on changes in health care

The Miller College of Business is bringing G. Steven Burrill to talk to Ball State students Friday. The founder and chief executive officer of Burrill and Co. will speak at 9 a.m. in L.A. Pittenger Student Center in Cardinal Hall A.


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Wis. lawmakers flee state to block anti-union bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers blocked passage of a sweeping anti-union bill Thursday, refusing to show up for a vote and then abruptly leaving the state in an effort to force Republicans to the negotiating table.


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Ind. Historical Society to re-enact RFK speech

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Guests who visit the Indiana Historical Society on Feb. 22 will be taken back to April 4, 1968, to experience Robert F. Kennedy's historic speech that day in downtown Indianapolis.


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Ind. Democrats plan online push over GOP agenda

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The state Democratic Party plans to use online venues to push its argument that Republicans who control the Indiana Legislature aren't doing enough to focus on jobs and economic development.






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