Indiana Week in Review

The state surplus hits a record level. Democrats say the cost is too high. Michelle Obama plans an Indianapolis visit, politics in the governor's race, the Senate race, and ISTEP scores. That, plus the Colts blackout policy and more.

Automatic tax refunds will come in triple digits. Mike Pence moves, a Purdue protest against Mitch Daniels, the state sends the feds a bill for illegal immigrants plus the Lawrence man who helped break a color barrier and more.

The Supreme Court rules on Health Care and Mike Pence's reaction leads to an apology. Richard Mourdock jumps the gun on the ruling, what the immigration ruling means in Indiana, Mike Pence's second jobs proposal plus the departure of Larry Bird.

Mitch Daniels heads to Purdue. Why does he want it and is it good for Purdue? George P. Bush comes to Indiana to build a SuperPAC, a Socialist qualifies for the Indiana ballot, Becky Skillman's trade mission and the Democratic Convention.

Mike Pence wants high school grads to be job ready. What Richard Mourdock and Muammar Gaddafi have in common, the newest members of the Democrat ticket, the reason why the state Democrat convention is in Fort Wayne plus Eric Holcomb's new book.

John Gregg on the attack while Mike Pence takes the high ground. Karl Rove spends a bundle in the Indiana Senate race, Marco Rubio campaigns in Indiana, the state budget committee prepares an audit, a name change at the State Fairgrounds and more.

Government red tape, how an honor student almost missed her graduation. Republicans for Donnelly, the candidates for governor on the campaign trail, and the end of the McIntosh residency case. That, plus the Indiana/Kentucky border war escalates and more

Running mates - Mike Pence picks Sue Ellspermann. John Gregg picks Vi Simpson. How do they match up? Donnelly goes after the farm vote, Indianapolis considers same sex benefits, Grant County creates a dress code plus our annual Indy 500 picks.

Promising tax cuts. Can John Gregg deliver? Mike Pence starts the air war in the race for governor, a new chief justice, and the Lugar series will continue. That plus a senior prank and a one-of-a-kind prom.

Richard Mourdock wins the GOP Senate primary, how will he match up against Joe Donnelly? Dick Lugar recognized on Capitol Hill, Susan Brooks wins and Mark Massa takes his place on the state Supreme Court plus winners and losers and more.

The Senate race comes down to the wire. Are the polls accurate? Super PAC spending in the 5th District, what is the Daniels endorsement is worth, Joe Biden in Indiana plus tax money misplaced again and primary predictions.

David McIntosh walks away from residency questions, John Gregg's plan to cut gas prices, the Lugar campaign digs deep to find dirt on Richard Mourdock, the governor closes the door on a run for Vice President plus the governor's Sachem award and more.

Did the Mourdock campaign stage an electronic break in? Why the Lugar campaign wants answers. Outside money in the Senate race, Chris Christie in Indiana, Mitch Daniels makes a Presidential endorsement, Sugarland plus Andrew Luck and the Colts.

The investigative reports on the State Fair stage collapse. Do we have all the answers? The GOP Senate debate, the residency of David McIntosh and a 5th District debate. That plus Indiana loses out in the GOP nomination fight and more.

How the Daniels Administration misplaced hundreds of millions of dollars again. John Greggs idea for lifting the sales tax on gasoline, residency questions for McIntosh, the latest in the Senate race plus a new opening on the state Supreme Court.

An ethics complaint against Dick Lugar. What is the political effect? State Senators endorse Wayne Seybold, David McIntosh takes on Planned Parenthood, class basketball get a statewide airing plus Rupert for governor, public art and more.

Lugar repays taxpayers for hotel bill. The Indiana Youth Group loses specialty plate, governor signs a pair of tax cuts and more.

The new Secretary of State. Did Mitch Daniels make a good choice? The court ruling that made it possible, Dick Lugar loses a residency ruling, plus the final word on the 2012 legislature.

Dick Lugar on the attack. What's behind his new negative strategy? Carbon Motors stalled by the Obama Administration. Did politics get in the way? Manning's effect on life in Indiana, the smoking ban, a wrapup of the General Assembly plus winners and losers.

The Supreme Court hears the arguments, who will replace Charlie White? Vop Osili speaks up about his opportunity to become Secretary of State. The statewide smoking ban, Daniels in Washington, Wallace quits governor’s race plus a possible racino takeover

State Rep. Bob Morris takes on the Girl Scouts. The effort to eliminate specialty license plates. New pressure on the governor to seek the White House, Dick Lugar fights back, the sentencing of Charlie White plus the return of the Indiana Gridiron.

Richard Mourdock challenges Dick Lugar. Does Lugar have a residency problem? Wayne Seybold for Congress, the death of the creationism bill, the departure of some long-time lawmakers plus the Manning and Irsay drama.

Charlie White, convicted and removed. Rick Santorum comes up short on ballot petitions. Ballot problems for Jim Wallace, competing images from the leading candidates for governor, questions about where Dick Lugar lives plus Super Bowl reviews.

The final arguments in the Charlie White trial. Right to work becomes law. Is the battle over? Dan Burton forgoes re-election and Mitt Romney meets the Indiana ballot requirement.

The House vote on right to work - last stand for Democrats? Senate plans get the bill signed before the Super Bowl. Daniels response to the State of the Union, death of the mass transit bill, the battle against human trafficking plus Super Bowl preps.