Daniels' change agenda pitted against economic need

Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette

nkelly@jg.net

- Round 1 of the latest fight to overhaul local government began Friday after Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels laid out his legislative agenda and Democratic House Speaker Pat Bauer responded by saying lawmakers should focus on the economy.

Bauer said the General Assembly has to write a new state budget, fix the state's unemployment trust fund and help Hoosiers who need food, shelter and health care.