Posted on 14 July 2011. Tags: Democrats, Education, HB 1585, Indiana State House of Representatives, Republicans, Ron Alting, SB 1, Sheila Klinker
Imagine two wholly democratic institutions directly connected to the future wellbeing of yourself, your neighbors, your community, and your state. Two social/economic/political powerhouses that have propelled millions into the ranks of the middle-class, the rich, the famous, and even the uber-wealthy. Then imagine a seemingly mindless assault on these institutions, a tearing and pounding at […]
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Posted on 12 July 2011. Tags: Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, grants, Ron Alting
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette (CFGL) announces the establishment of the Liz Patout Alting Endowment, an advised fund whose earnings will be made available as grants to eligible charitable organizations. The endowment was created by PVT Ronnie Alting, Jr. and Ashley Alting to honor their mother, Liz Patout Alting, who died […]
Posted in Community News
Posted on 25 April 2011. Tags: cannabinoids, mitch daniels, Ron Alting, salvia, SB 57
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Senate lawmakers voted 49-1 today in support of the final version of a proposal banning products like ‘Spice’ and the herb salvia divinorum in Indiana, sending the enrolled act to Governor Mitch Daniels where it could be signed into law. Senate Enrolled Act 57 adds various chemical compounds used in synthetic cannabinoids […]
Posted in Indiana Politics
Posted on 19 April 2011. Tags: cannabinoids, Marijuana, Ron Alting, salvia, SB 57
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A statewide ban on products like “Spice” and the herb salvia divinorum is closer to becoming law after today’s 93-0 vote in the Indiana House of Representatives in support of a proposal authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). Senate Bill 57 adds various chemical compounds used in synthetic cannabinoids like ‘Spice’ […]
Posted in Indiana Politics
Posted on 30 March 2011. Tags: Ron Alting, Smokefree
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Claiming it raises questions about his opposition to a smoke-free law that includes bars, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids today released data from the National Institute on Money in State Politics showing that over the last two election cycles, State Senator Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) has taken more political contributions from businesses involved […]
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Posted on 02 March 2011. Tags: Indiana State Senate, Ron Alting, Senate Bill
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) said jobs and government, education and public policy reforms were the focus of the Indiana Senate during the first half of the 2011 legislative session. “Senate lawmakers have been very productive and we will keep that momentum going throughout the next weeks and months ahead,” Alting said. […]
Posted in Indiana Politics
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