WHITELAND, Ind. (WISH) – A Columbus man was arrested Wednesday morning after sparks flew while traveling 90 mph with a flat tire on I-65, according to the Daily Journal . Police arrested James A. Mills, 19, of 10945 W. Baker Hollow Road, on multiple charges. According to the police report, Mills’ truck was stopped near [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest labor federation is weighing whether to pull political support from congressional Democrats who aren’t doing enough to back labor unions. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is expected to issue the warning in a speech Friday at the National Press Club. In prepared remarks, Trumka said the role of unions is [...]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The new district map for State Board of Education voters is headed to Gov. Rick Perry’s desk. The Texas House approved Senate changes to the new voting map Thursday. O Full Article…

This week on Inside Texas Politics, our exclusive interview with President Obama. Plus: Bud Kennedy is in a Rant today about the punishment for starting wildfires. And on Flashpoint, the BP oil spill one year later. E-mail bwatson@wfaa.com