Press Releases
- 04/24/08 - Democratic presidential candidates to attend Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner Even as the final votes are being cast in the Pennsylvania primary, the eyes of the nation are already turning toward Indiana, where today the campaigns of both Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama confirmed that they will make an appearance at the annual Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner. MORE
- 03/10/08 - Ballard breaks another campaign promise The Indianapolis Star reported over the weekend that the average pay among those in Ballard's inner circle has increased 8 percent - a total of $90,000 - from the prior administration. MORE
- 03/05/08 - Statement from Dan Parker on the passing of Sen. David Ford MORE
- 02/28/08 - Parker calls on Elrod to explain missed votes Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker today called on Republican State Rep. and Seventh District Congressional candidate to explain why he missed a vote this morning addressing Indiana's teacher shortage. MORE
- 01/18/08 - Indiana lost 3,100 jobs in December Indiana lost another 3,100 jobs last month, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only three states lost more jobs than Indiana. MORE
- 01/15/08 - Dan Parker on the “State of the State” address Statement from Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker on the "State of the State" address MORE
- 12/28/07 - Indiana Democratic Party announces Seventh District caucus date Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker today announced the date and time of the Seventh District caucus to select a candidate for the special election to replace U.S. Rep. Julia Carson, who passed away earlier this month. MORE
- 12/04/07 - Democrats request ethics investigation Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker today requested that the Office of Inspector General formally investigate the appearance of impropriety created by a $70,000, six-month contract awarded to a political operative who works for Gov. Mitch Daniels' campaign. MORE
- 11/19/07 - Ballard backtracks on property tax promise Less than two weeks after he won the Indianapolis mayoral contest in a surprise upset, Greg Ballard has cast aside his plan to pursue the elimination of property taxes, one of the main promises he made to voters during his campaign. MORE
- 10/19/07 - Indiana led the nation in job loss last month Indiana lost 12,300 jobs last month, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No other state lost as many jobs as Indiana. MORE