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After 70 years, right-to-work impact still unclear05:14 pm

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The battle over the right-to-work issue may be reaching a conclusion in Indiana as the state prepares to become the first to adopt the law in more than a decade, but the argument over exactly what the measure means for a state's economy is likely to rage on.More.

UPDATE: Legislators send sex-trafficking law to Daniels03:35 pm

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State legislators gave their final approval Friday to a bill toughening Indiana's penalties for sex trafficking, sending it to Gov. Mitch Daniels for him to sign into law ahead of next weekend's Super Bowl in Indianapolis.More.

UPDATE: WellPoint to boost primary-care pay02:31 pm

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Health insurer WellPoint Inc. plans to improve primary care reimbursement and start paying for care management it doesn't currently cover, changes that could give patients more quality time with their doctors.More.
JANUARY 23-29, 2012
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Officials steered lease deal to BalesRestricted Content

State officials in 2005 vowed to run a competitive process to select a private firm to handle real estate leasing for public agencies, but a 20-page request for services to more than 400 potential bidders was a sham, according to three people with knowledge of the process.More.

$28M didn't get Super Bowl donors many perksRestricted Content

Indianapolis Super Bowl organizers raised $28 million from 131 mostly corporate donors to put on the NFL’s showcase event by simply asking—and promising almost nothing in return.More.

Deal with Walgreen perplexes Arcadia's investorsRestricted Content

Something doesn’t add up about Arcadia Resources Inc.’s agreement to sell its pharmacy business for a low price of $2 million, according to many of the Indianapolis company’s investors.More.

Bill aims to lift upside for 21st Century fundRestricted Content

Republican State Sen. Brent Waltz has filed a bill that would require the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and businesses seeking awards from the 21st Century fund to match the state’s money with outside capital at a four-to-one ratio.More.

Falling home inventory suggests market is firming upRestricted Content

About 12,000 homes were listed for sale at the end of December in the nine-county central Indiana market, a roughly 18-percent drop from a year earlier.More.

Lechleiter bets history will repeat for Lilly

Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter keeps pouring more money into research and development, even as analysts note the payoff of such spending has dropped off 70 percent in the last decade.More.

Indianapolis-area mergers and acquisitions in 2011Restricted Content

A number of acquisitions last year disclosed no sale price. In the Indianapolis area, those deals ranged from MacAllister Machinery's purchase of a Caterpillar dealership in Michigan to Herff Jones' acquisition of a Memphis, Tenn.-headquartered maker of cheerleading uniforms.More.

LOU'S VIEWS: City stages home to a trio of theatrical winners

Indiana Repertory Theatre's "Radio Golf," the Phoenix's “Current Economic Conditions,” and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra rely on character-driven shows.More.

HETRICK: Here's a little ditty 'bout health insurance reform

Just before Christmas, I received a nasty-gram in the mail from a firm called ORS.More.

EDITORIAL: Pass the proposed city smoking ban and be done with itRestricted Content

A flawed but ultimately acceptable ordinance that would strengthen Indianapolis’ workplace smoking ban is now headed to the City-County Council. The council should pass the ordinance and Mayor Ballard should sign it.More.

RUSTHOVEN: A retrospect on 50 years of desegregationRestricted Content

We honor King’s legacy by recognizing that challenges remain, and by continuing to work for an America where people are judged “by the content of their character, not the color of their skin.”More.

FEIGENBAUM: Constitutional question derails right-to-work dealmakingRestricted Content

Even before the first full month of the year has passed, every conceivable metaphor for the importance of the right-to-work issue in the 2012 legislative session has been (ab)used.More.

KIM: Investors should discard herd mentality and go for itRestricted Content

Don’t let conventional decision-making reduce your chances of winning the investment “game.”More.

Not chump changeRestricted Content

Talking heads and politicians are notoriously bad at math. Morton Marcus [Jan. 9 Forefront] acts as if paying higher wages equates to something like 30 cents per diner. I think this is disingenuous.More.

At long last, Roche wins approval of Nano

The OK for a new blood glucose monitor comes more than two years after FDA officials declined to approve a previous version of the Nano, which in rare cases generated inflated blood sugar readings because it did not distinguish properly between the sugars glucose and maltose.More.

Toyota's Columbus plant named among magazine's top 10Restricted Content

Industry Week will honor the Indiana factory and others from across the country at an April conference in Indianapolis.More.

Restaurants and stores plan new Indy locationsRestricted Content

Off Broadway Shoes highlights new retailers entering the market.More.

PROXY CORNER: Cardinal Ethanol LLCRestricted Content

Cardinal Ethanol LLC is based in Union City and operates an ethanol plant near that eastern Indiana city.More.

WALLACE: Rewarding performance would improve competitivenessRestricted Content

In 2012, the question of union versus merit pay is more relevant in light of the right-to-work debate.More.

FERGUSON: Odd contradictions in Daniels' final agendaRestricted Content

Daniels is now wading deep into the so-called right-to-work debate.More.

HOWEY: In the twilight of the Daniels governorshipRestricted Content

Daniels is coming off of seismic education reforms.More.

BONIFIELD: What are our politicians so afraid of?Restricted Content

Observers should have the right to record what goes on in open debates.More.

LADWIG: When government answers look good ...Restricted Content

It completed the tunnels but didn’t have the money for the trains.More.

MYERS: Peyton, quit before you really hurt yourselfRestricted Content

We are all selfish for wanting him to stay on the field and entertain us.More.

VANE: Will Democrats ever work with Ballard?Restricted Content

Council Democrats decided to act as through the mayor has no say in what becomes law.More.

SWAYZE: The high costs of excessive toleranceRestricted Content

Don’t tell me that not having a job is an excuse for hitting someone.More.

WAGNER: Bringing Venn diagrams to bear on politicsRestricted Content

Feats of Strength are optional, but an Airing of Grievances is mandatory.More.

Records - Jan. 23, 2012

Records listings from the Jan. 23, 2012, issue of IBJ.More.

Daniels' chief of staff purchased parcel from BalesRestricted Content

The chief of staff to Gov. Mitch Daniels, Earl A. Goode, bought a residential lot from the real estate broker John M. Bales about two years after an agency led by Goode awarded Bales a contract to handle state leasing.More.

Firms of all kinds hope to benefit from Super Bowl spendingRestricted Content

While many of the local companies scoring a Super Bowl windfall predictably will be hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, there will be a cadre of more unlikely winners from one of the world’s biggest sporting events.More.

Hospitality industry embraces Second Helpings gradsRestricted Content

Second Helpings—which rescues perishable food from grocery stores, hotels and restaurants and turns it into meals delivered to shelters and community centers—also teaches people the basics of food handling and preparation. Its free, 10-week training program boasts a job-placement rate of 85 percent to 95 percent within 30 days of completion.More.

Financial maneuvers give Emmis new lease on lifeRestricted Content

The company has made tremendous progress in recent weeks addressing problems that have scared off investors and pushed the price of its common stock below $1.More.

Hoosier Environmental Council monitoring three bills in General AssemblyRestricted Content

The state’s largest green group is seeking changes to measures it says could strip funding and oversight for environmental protection.More.

Acquisition-minded investors eye Indiana companiesRestricted Content

As deadlines loom, private equity firms, others, move to deploy capital.More.

Indiana deals ranged upward of $800 millionRestricted Content

Mergers and acquisitions in 2011 ranged from WellPoint's acquisition of CareMore to a trucking company merger.More.

DINING: Heidenreich resurfaces at Chef Joseph's

Fourth in a month-long series of looks at newer downtown eateries. This Week: Chef Joseph’s at the Connoisseur Room.More.

BENNER: 'Nice' doesn't earn you a place on the sidelineRestricted Content

Let the record show I renewed my Indianapolis Colts season tickets before Jim Caldwell was fired as head coach. But I do feel a sense of affirmation.More.

MAURER: Daniels could have rested on laurelsRestricted Content

The governor did not need to take on right-to-work to leave a legacy of success.More.

GUY: I'm pretty good, sure, but outstanding?Restricted Content

In Indianapolis, 65 of us are “outstanding,” meaning measurably better than all the rest. Hard to imagine.More.

HICKS: Measuring intangibles part of economist's jobRestricted Content

A frequently heard criticism of economic analysis is that it focuses only on those things that can be easily measured. This is an astonishing and vacuous censure championed largely by the innumerate among us.More.

'Right-to-work' is a charadeRestricted Content

As an attorney who has practiced labor and employment law for 37 years, I’m concerned by the widespread confusion about the so-called “right-to-work“ bill being promoted by Gov. Daniels.More.

Churlish behavior isn't acceptableRestricted Content

John Krull is not an old fogey. His viewpoints [Dec. 26 Forefront] are what America was made of before all the too-open-minded people, the too-liberal thinkers and the too-greedy people came to the forefront.More.

Stutz signs title sponsor for annual open houseRestricted Content

The financial advisory firm Raymond James will support the two-day event for the next three years.More.

Axiom signs ad deal with Community Health NetworkRestricted Content

The new agency owned by ad industry veterans is full service with an emphasis on branding.More.

Megabus adds Indianapolis service to NashvilleRestricted Content

The Music City route begins March 14. Previously available routes travel to Chicago, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.More.

PENCE: Employees need flexibility to innovate, save state moneyRestricted Content

I want to give state employees more incentives for creativity.More.

MADISON: Revolutionary change and the Indiana wayRestricted Content

Are there Hoosiers still waiting for 1950s-type manufacturing jobs or another Milan miracle?More.

KRULL: Right-to-work and days of divisionRestricted Content

The protestors in the building shouted that the governor was a liar.More.

MUTZ: Referendums reveal faint political courageRestricted Content

The mass transit proposal now being supported by business and community groups is similar in complexity to Unigov.More.

FARGO: Long-overdue teeth for public access lawsRestricted Content

Telling the average person that she’s welcome to sue is like telling her to go to Mars and back.More.

MAHERN: Insecurity on parade along Georgia StreetRestricted Content

Why not recognize real local contribution rather than celebrity?More.

RIVERA: A fiscal reality check is upon IndianapolisRestricted Content

Now is not the time to talk about Republicans or Democrats.More.

STYRING: Beware of mass transit boondogglesRestricted Content

Getting people out of their cars to use something more time-consuming and less convenient is a tall order.More.

TAFT: Education reform should include real estateRestricted Content

IPS has declined to sell or lease these buildings to charter schools.More.

People in the news - Jan. 23, 2012

People listings are free.More.
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Warnings about broker's tactics went unheeded

Several state employees openly questioned how John Bales' real estate brokerage did business long before the FBI launched an investigation that led to his indictment.More.
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Critics: City's effort to help ex-offenders ineffectiveRestricted Content

Three years after Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard launched a city office designed to help ex-offenders avoid a repeat prison visit, some of those original supporters say the city’s Office of Re-Entry Initiatives not only has fallen short of that goal but has accomplished little else.More.
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Reform law gives charters leeway to hire unlicensed teachers

Legislation that expands charter schools in Indiana also could increase the number of teachers at those schools without licenses, making it easier for educators like Eric Nentrup to take non-traditional paths to the classroom.More.
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Controversy brews over judging charter performance

There is little agreement—but lots of politics and complex statistics—on how to define success and failure in Indiana’s public schools.More.
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Partisan divide could threaten long-term education reform

Indiana’s Republican-controlled Legislature will likely pass the bulk of education-reform measures being pushed this year by party heavyweights, but partisan rancor could threaten the long-term prospects for a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public schools.More.
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Charter school's nimble approach could become the norm

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School implemented a school-wide overhaul in its educational approach in only three months. The charter school might be the face of the future for all Indiana public schools.More.
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Bond swaps cost city units $93M in penalties

Wall Street bankers for decades sold municipalities like Indianapolis on debt instruments called swaps as a safe way to reduce borrowing costs and hedge against rising interest rates. In reality, the swaps were complicated bets that relied on misguided assumptions, and taxpayers paid.More.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client

Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi last year intervened in a major drug case to offer a reduced sentence over objections from both law enforcement officers and his own deputy prosecutors.More.
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Related-party loans pile up at Durham-owned finance firm

Indianapolis businessman Tim Durham has treated Ohio-based Fair Finance Co. almost like a personal bank since buying it seven years ago, and now he, his partners and related firms owe it more than $168 million, records show.More.

Grad students dream up plans for mass transitRestricted Content

Architecture and urban design students from Ball State have created a vision for urban renewal that is arguably more compelling than the Central Indiana Regional Transit Authority's principal, utilitarian goal of reducing northeast-side highway congestion and air pollution by running a diesel commuter train atop the old Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.More.

Hospitals suffer from spiking bond interest rates, investment lossesRestricted Content

Indianapolis-area hospitals have suffered a double whammy of spiking interest rates on their bonds and heavy losses in their investment portfolios and are trying to save cash any way they can.More.

SPECIAL REPORT: Charter Homes draws scrutiny for odd sales claims, multiple liens

Charter Homes owner Jerry Jaquess fancies himself a white knight for King Park, a neighborhood once known mainly for its rampant crime, boarded-up homes and vacant lots. But as he’s constructed a slew of homes and carriage houses there, the local builder has stirred up several lawsuits, dozens of liens and persistent questions about whether his business is legit.More.

At most Indiana public firms, CEO pay hasn't fallen with stockRestricted Content

Most public companies say they tie executive compensation to performance, but an IBJ review of pay data from 65 Indiana-based firms shows otherwise. Last year, more than two-thirds of Indiana-based public companies saw their share prices decline, yet many continued to award eye-popping compensation to their executives.More.

SPECIAL REPORT: Financial travails dog 'mystery man' at helm of Premier Properties

An IBJ review of hundreds of pages of public records shows Christopher P. White and his Premier Properties USA Inc. are facing major financial and legal challenges. The most glaring signs of trouble: Contractors have filed more than $3.5 million in liens against Premier’s retail properties in Plainfield; the state of Indiana is trying to recover $375,000 in sales taxes on White’s airplane; and the contractor who renovated his Lake Clearwater mansion is suing him to recover more than $600,000 in unpaid bills.More.

IRSAY'S ODYSSEY: Owner learned from life in NFL to build winning team

The Indianapolis Colts' evolution from perennial patsy to Super Bowl favorite is a body of work with a seldom-told—and often misunderstood—history. It's easy to see the hues all-pros Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison and Edgerrin James painted on this masterpiece season. President Bill Polian and Coach Tony Dungy certainly colored the landscape. And Offensive Coordinator Tom Moore added his creativity. But theirs aren't the only signatures on this canvas.More.
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Pro athletes' charities often have limited life spansRestricted Content

Wealth and fame often lead professional athletes to share their success in the charitable arena, but those efforts rarely last much longer than their careers as the organizations struggle to survive in an already-crowded philanthropic field.More.
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CEOs see stock windfall after market crashRestricted Content

Executives at Indiana’s public companies got rich in the down-and-up market, even when investors didn't. CNO Financial's Jim Prieur, for example, received stock grants now worth $4.4M, despite share prices that are 40 percent lower than three years ago. With searchable database.More.
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New laws hang teacher pay on performance

Charters and vouchers may have sparked the loudest education-related protests before the Legislature this year, but changes to teacher evaluations are likely to have the biggest impact on Indiana’s public schools.More.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Indiana companies charge into China

With economic growth in the United States sluggish, Indiana companies are joining the race to capitalize on the fast-growing Chinese economy—even as hundreds of millions of Chinese move into the middle class and adopt a Western-style thirst for goods and services.More.
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Dual roles give Bess unusual view into schools

Bess Watch VideoAs a Danville school board member and superintendent of Indianapolis Metropolitan High, Scott Bess is straddling the increasingly contentious chasm between traditional public schools and privately operated charters.More.
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City vendor may get $1.2B from parking-privatization deal

The pitch from Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration to privatize the city's parking meters is compelling, but the proposal to sell the meters to Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc. has the city giving up more in the long run than is immediately apparent.More.
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Soft Landing: Pay slipped for most execs in 2009, but cuts weren't deep

Top executives at Indiana's public companies have largely been insulated from the economic crash. IBJ's review of executive pay found that, although 131 of the 238 executives listed in proxy statements the past two years saw annual compensation fall in 2009, only 10 experienced cuts of more than $1 million.More.
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Brizzi's lease deals benefited friend, donor

Records show Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi directed lucrative work for the Prosecutor's Office to his friend, business partner and political contributor John Bales.More.

Half of state's public-company CEOs saw pay rise in 2008

For investors, 2008 was the worst year since the Great Depression. Even so, more than half of the state's public-company executives saw the value of their pay packages rise from 2007—despite the fact that only 10 of the companies posted a positive total return in 2008, and 46 companies shed more than one-third of their stock market value.More.

Simon family's interests helped city thrive, but taxpayers paid the price

The Simon family's role in building the city has come at a steep price for taxpayers. Simon and its business interests in the last 20 years have collected local government incentives worth more than $400 million, an IBJ tally of those deals shows.More.

Indianapolis shows up peer cities in attracting the young and educated

Cities must woo people while they’re young—in their 20s or early 30s—because after that age, people tend to hunker down. The Indianapolis area apparently appeals to at least two key groups of young people—particularly those already married, according to a new study by researchers at IUPUI.More.

IUPUI faces tough decisions over aging sports facilities

IUPUI is grappling with how to pay for upkeep and improvements necessary to keep its three world-class athletic facilities—and the city—in the hunt for high-profile sporting events.More.

SPECIAL REPORT: Center Township trustee taps taxpayers for millions

At an aging building at 863 Massachusetts Ave., they pass through a metal detector and wait in line to show a clerk their identification and copies of overdue bills. Center Township Trustee Carl Drummer sometimes helps. The Trustee's Office received an average of $6.9 million each of the last seven years, mostly from taxes, to provide poor relief-now known as township assistance. But only about $2 million reached the penniless each year, with much of the difference covering administrative overhead....More.

Critics question trustee's property portfolio given mission to help needy

Center Township has real estate holdings worth more than $10 million, according to IBJ research. The township's robust real estate portfolio—highly unusual for an Indiana township—fits Trustee Carl L. Drummer's vision for his taxpayer-supported office. But it makes others see red.More.
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After 70 years, right-to-work impact still unclear05:14 pm

The battle over the right-to-work issue may be reaching a conclusion in Indiana as the state prepares to become the first to adopt the law in more than a decade, but the argument over exactly what the measure means for a state's economy is likely to rage on.More.

Indiana House backs break for bars on smoking ban01:33 pm

The Indiana House has added an 18-month exemption for bars to a bill calling for a broad statewide smoking ban.More.

ACLU says creationism bill faces constitutional problems10:54 am

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana's top lawyer said Thursday that a Indiana Senate bill that would allow schools to teach creationism in science classes clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and invites legal challenges.More.

Indiana House backs broader ban on synthetic drugs

The Indiana House has approved a bill that would broaden the state's ban on synthetic drugs to include compounds nicknamed "bath salts" and others that mimic marijuana.More.

Republic Airways boosts expectations for 4th quarter

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Wednesday raised its outlook related to the performance of its Frontier Airlines service.More.

State power rates could increase 14 percent under new rules

An analysis prepared for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission predicts new federal clean air regulations will raise electricity rates in the state by about 14 percent by 2020 because of necessary upgrades to coal-fired power plants.More.

Kentucky governor: Casino gambling bill coming soon

A long-awaited proposal to open Kentucky to casino gambling so it can compete with neighboring states could be introduced in the state's Senate within days.More.

Indiana House deals blow to organized labor in Rust Belt

On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers cleared the way for right-to-work legislation, which would make it a Class A misdemeanor to require somebody to become a union member or pay union dues as a condition of employment.More.

Indiana Senate panel backs fines on access violators

An Indiana Senate committee has endorsed allowing fines against government officials found to have blatantly violated the state's open meetings or open record laws.More.

WellPoint shares sink after disappointing earnings report

WellPoint Inc.'s stock price dropped almost 5 percent Wednesday after the insurer's fourth-quarter earnings failed to meet analyst expectations.More.

Daniels blames Obama for weak economy

In the GOP response to the president's State of the Union address, Daniels cast his party as compassionate and eager to unchain the country's potential.More.

Indiana House Dems resume right-to-work boycott

House Republicans levied more fines Tuesday against Democrats who are boycotting GOP-backed legislation that would bar labor unions from collecting mandatory fees from workers.More.

Indiana House eyes another $5M for state fair victims

Indiana's House Ways and Means chairman is pushing for $5 million more for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse and $80 million to pay for full-day kindergarten.More.

Indiana Senate backs bill on right to resist police

The Indiana Senate on Monday approved by a wide margin a proposal that gives residents limited rights to resist police officers trying to enter their homes.
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State Senate backs bill on officeholder limits

People who work for cities, towns or counties would no longer be allowed to hold political offices in those government units under a bill approved by the Indiana Senate.More.

Deceased HHGregg chairman oversaw explosive growth

Jerry Throgmartin helped transform HHGregg from a local electronics retailer into a national player with more than $2 billion in revenue. He died over the weekend while visiting his ranch in Colorado.More.

'Parent trigger' would let parents convert schools

A measure being pushed in the Indiana House of Representatives would let parents vote to turn public schools over to charter school operators.More.

Police will watch for pickpockets during Super Bowl

Authorities expect pickpockets to flock to the city because of the massive crowds that will pack downtown during Super Bowl week.More.

Indiana House Democrats might end boycott Monday

The Indiana House's Democratic leader said Friday his boycotting members are willing to return at "high noon" Monday to begin debating a contentious right-to-work bill, although the ongoing dispute over whether a statewide referendum on the issue is constitutional could prevent legislative action.More.

Tougher law on watching dog fights advances

The bill makes attending animal fights a felony punishable by six months to three years in prison. Under current law, a first offense is a misdemeanor with a second offense considered a felony.More.

Former Colts QB Schlichter in trouble again

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter violated his bond conditions in a fraud case by twice testing positive for cocaine and by refusing several times to provide urine samples, according to a federal probation officer.More.

Indiana Democrats continue right-to-work boycott

Indiana House Democrats kept up their legislative boycott over the right-to-work bill Thursday morning, a day after majority Republicans voted to start imposing $1,000-a-day fines.More.

Indiana Senate to consider changing tax-refund plan

An Indiana Senate committee is advancing a plan to put more money into state savings accounts before automatic tax refunds go out to taxpayers.More.

Pence dominating money race for Indiana governor

Campaign finance numbers released Wednesday show Indiana Rep. Mike Pence raised $5 million last year and has $3.7 million in the bank. Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg has raised $1.7 million so far and banked $1.2 million.More.

Indiana basketball tourney format to get second look

A state Senate committee rejected an effort Wednesday to resurrect Indiana's single-class high school basketball tournament, but the head of the statewide high school athletics governing body agreed to review the current format.More.

Southwest Indiana Toyota plant produces 3 millionth vehicle

Workers at a Toyota Motor Corp. plant in southwestern Indiana are celebrating the plant's production of its 3 millionth vehicle.More.

Bill requiring Indiana stage inspections advances

All outdoor stages in Indiana would have to pass inspections before any performances under a bill approved by a state Senate committee.More.

Former head of IU program files EEOC complaint

The former director of an Indiana University scholarship program has filed a federal complaint accusing IU of gender and equal pay discrimination.More.

House set to vote on right-to-work referendum

The vote comes out of a truce Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer negotiated to end Democratic boycotts.More.

Police to keep eye on Super Bowl drinking

Indiana excise police say officers will be watching partiers to make sure public drinking doesn't get out of hand during the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.More.

State sentencing overhaul to take another year

Legislators stung last year by county prosecutors who opposed a sweeping plan to overhaul Indiana's criminal sentencing scheme won't push the issue this year. Sheriffs now are worried that an attempt to reduce crowding in state prisons could aggravate overpopulation in their jails.More.

Indy tests its snow-removal plan for Super Bowl

A light snowfall that's blanketed Indianapolis is giving the city's street crews a chance to test their snow-removal strategy for the Super Bowl.More.

Retail sales weaken in December, but cap a record year

For all of 2011, U.S. retail sales totaled a record $4.7 trillion. That was a gain of nearly 8 percent over 2010 — the largest percentage increase since 1999. But the final month of the year was a dud.More.

Indiana fair concerts going to expanded coliseum

The Indiana State Fair Commission decided Thursday to permanently move its outdoor grandstand concerts indoors and authorized spending $3.8 million to help prepare their new home: The Pepsi Coliseum located nearby on the north side Indianapolis fairgrounds.More.

Gender bias suit filed against Quest Diagnostics

The $100 million lawsuit was brought in U.S. District Court by sales managers Erin Beery in Indianapolis and Heather Traeger in Bradenton, Fla., two employees of the company's AmeriPath division.More.

Indiana House panel backs smoking-ban bill

The House health committee voted 9-3 in favor of the bill Wednesday after adding an exemption for retail tobacco shops. The bill would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces, including bars.More.

Closed meeting angers wounded store clerk's family

The family of a convenience store clerk critically injured in an October shooting harshly criticized an Indiana agency's decision to hold a closed-door meeting Wednesday with trade groups on efforts to boost safety at the 24-hour facilities.More.

Purdue to move to year-round academic system

The move announced Wednesday by Purdue President France Cordova will break the academic year into three 13-week trimesters with a larger lineup of summer courses.More.

Indiana Senate backs tougher sex-trafficking law

The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to toughen penalties for sex trafficking, and supporters hope it will become law before football fans converge on Indianapolis for the Super Bowl in less than a month.More.

Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers

Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.More.

Indiana House Democrats boycott again over labor bill

Most Indiana House Democrats have resumed their legislative boycott, hours after a dispute in which a Republican committee chairman refused to allow consideration of any proposed changes to a divisive right-to-work bill.More.

HHGregg shares sink on disappointing earnings

Appliance and electronics retailer HHGregg Inc.'s stock price fell more than 15 percent Tuesday after it reported lower-than-expected earnings for the fiscal third quarter.More.

Legislation seeks more aid for college athletes

The legislation would require large athletic programs to cover all sports-related medical expenses incurred by athletes. In addition, the legislation would require colleges to continue providing financial aid to students whose athletic scholarships are revoked despite being in in good standing.More.

Indiana reaches online sales tax deal with Amazon.com

Amazon.com will begin collecting Indiana's 7-percent sales tax from customers in 2014 under an agreement with the state announced Monday.More.

Indiana airports hope Super Bowl brings more business

The Indianapolis Super Bowl host committee has listed 17 regional airports as additional landing spots outside of the Indianapolis area for people headed to the game on Feb. 5.More.

Outlying Super Celebration sites prepare for fans

Twenty Super Celebration sites — selected by the Indianapolis Super Bowl XLVI Host Committee with visitors in mind — include seven located outside the metro area in Anderson, Bloomington, Columbus, Lafayette-West Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond/Wayne County, and Shelbyville.More.

Premium prices sought for parking during Super Bowl

Fans who come to downtown Indianapolis on Super Bowl Sunday had better be prepared to pay some big prices to park during the big game.More.

U.S. jobless rate falls as employers add 200,000 jobs

The Labor Department said Friday that employers added a net 200,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent, the lowest since February 2009.More.

Fight over labor legislation heats up at Statehouse

Indiana's House Democrats could be facing major financial pain as they begin a third day blocking a bill that would make Indiana the first state in more than a decade to enact right-to-work legislation.More.

Lilly's 2012 earnings forecast misses analyst estimates

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. provided a 2012 earnings forecast Thursday morning that missed analyst estimates by a wide margin, sending shares down.More.

Indiana House Dem leader hints at another walkout

Patrick Bauer, the leader of Indiana's House Democrats, hinted Wednesday that party lawmakers may walk out for the second year in a row to oppose the same Republican-led right-to-work bill thwarted last year by their five-week boycott.More.

Indiana judge stays order ousting secretary of state

A judge has ruled that Charlie White can remain as Indiana's secretary of state until a higher court has reviewed the ruling that ousted him from office.More.

City to host NFL awards event on eve of Super Bowl

The NFL will announce its annual league awards, including Most Valuable Player, in a two-hour prime-time special, "NFL Honors," to air on NBC on Super Bowl eve, Feb. 4.More.

NBC sold out of advertising spots for Super Bowl

NBC has sold all the commercial airtime for the Feb. 5 game in Indianapolis and even has a waiting list of advertisers. The average cost for a 30-second spot this year was $3.5 million.More.

Indiana Statehouse capacity limit angers Dems

A plan by Indiana officials to limit the number of people who can be inside the Statehouse at any given time has angered Indiana Democrats and union officials.More.

Daniels, Beshear reach agreement on bridges

Construction on two new bridges costing $2.6 billion and spanning the Ohio River between Kentucky and Indiana could begin in late 2012, with the spans open before the end of the decade, Kentucky and Indiana officials said Thursday.More.

Daniels: Lawmakers will decide on more state fair money

Gov. Mitch Daniels will push for more money for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse, but lawmakers will have to decide how much.More.

Indiana: Two percent fail job-training drug tests

Indiana officials say a drug-testing program that started in July for people seeking job training has led to about 2 percent of applicants failing.More.

Bargain hunters divided holiday shopping season

The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black Friday binge and a last-minute surge before Christmas. Together, they added up to decent sales gains for most retailers.More.

Fatal shooting creates human resources issue for Kroger

Kroger officials are reviewing the actions of a manager who fatally shot a would-be robber inside a grocery store while it was busy with customers.More.

Anderson mayor resigns, takes back police job

A central Indiana city's mayor has resigned with less than a week left to go in his term. Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon submitted his resignation at a safety board meeting Monday.More.

Amid leadership issues, Indiana Dems fight over future

Before he changed his mind, Dan Parker's decision to step down as party chairman was seen by many as an opportunity to find fresh blood to lead Democrats through fights to win back the governor's office and a U.S. Senate seat next year.More.

Vectren locks out union workers in dispute

Vectren has locked out 270 union workers at several Indiana worksites after the union rejected a proposed three-year-contract.More.

State AG to challenge order for Daniels to testify

An Indiana judge on Friday ordered Gov. Mitch Daniels to be deposed in two lawsuits over the state's cancellation of a $1.37 billion contract IBM received to modernize the state's welfare system, but the state attorney general said he would challenge the order.More.

Panel hears arguments over Indiana abortion funding

A federal agency will reconsider whether Indiana violated federal law when it decided to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.More.

Inquiry into Wheldon's death in crash completed

IndyCar officials say several factors contributed to the Oct. 16 accident that claimed the life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.More.

Almost all state fair claimants accept offers

The Indiana Attorney General's office said Wednesday that 63 of the 65 claimants have confirmed they'll accept the settlements over the State Fair stage collapse.More.

Budget official: State was warned about tax collections

Democrat Erik Gonzalez of the state's budget-forecasting committee said his panel warned the Indiana Department of Revenue something was wrong with corporate tax collections two years before the state discovered it misplaced $320 million.More.

Express Scripts, WellPoint in contract fight

Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Inc. said Tuesday it is in the middle of a contract dispute with WellPoint Inc., one of the biggest health insurers in the United States.More.

City-County committee nixes tougher smoking ban

The City-County Council's Rules and Public Policy Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday night against sending a tough smoking-ban proposal to a full council.More.

U.S. retail sales increase for sixth straight month

Americans spent more on autos, furniture and clothing at the start of the crucial holiday shopping season, boosting retail sales for a sixth straight month. Meanwhile, sales fell at grocery stores, building supply stores and restaurants.More.

Salin Bank President Kit Stolen resigns

Alvin “Kit” Stolen joined the Indianapolis-based bank in August 2009 with big plans to boost its presence in the center of the state. The major expansion didn't materialize.More.

Judge delays ruling on dismissal of White case

An Indiana judge expects to rule by Dec. 16 on whether Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White must stand trial on voter fraud and other criminal charges that could lead to his ouster.More.

Biglari set to make big move on Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel will hold its annual shareholder meeting Dec. 20, and Sardar Biglari, who controls Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake, is seeking a seat on the company's board of directors.More.

Republic Airways monthly traffic up 2 percent

Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which uses regional jets to feed traffic to major airlines, said that its November traffic rose 2 percent.More.

Speculation swirls around next Indiana chief justice

Speculation suggests that Indiana's newest Supreme Court's justice is a likely possibility to serve as the next chief justice, one day after longtime Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard announced his retirement.More.

Unemployment aid applications drop to 9-month low

Employers added a net total of 120,000 jobs last month. The economy has generated 100,000 or more jobs five months in a row — the first time that has happened since April 2006.More.

Indiana offers $300K to stage-collapse victims

The state is offering at least $300,000 to families of each of the seven people who died after a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, with more available for those whose loved ones spent days hospitalized before their deaths, Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Tuesday.More.

Bulls, Pacers to open preseason with charity game

The Indiana Pacers will open the long-delayed preseason Dec. 16 by hosting the Chicago Bulls at Conseco Fieldhouse. All proceeds from the game will go to the United Way of Central Indiana.More.

Eight Indiana mail centers targeted for closure

Eight Indiana mail-processing centers in Indiana, including a newly identified one in Columbus, are among 252 nationwide the U.S. Postal Service has proposed closing beginning next April in a cost-cutting move.More.

Indiana University buys up triple-X domain names

Indiana University is acquiring 11 Internet domains names using a new suffix meant for pornography sites. Numerous colleges across the nation are taking similar measures.More.

Determining jobless rate far from exact science

The key number used nationally to determine just how deep the problem is, the unemployment rate, is the subject of its own debate.More.

Indiana communities run into higher salt prices

Communities across Indiana could have less money to pave roads and fill potholes because of rising road salt costs.More.

Unemployment rate falls to lowest level since March 2009

The U.S. unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years as more of the unemployed either found jobs or gave up looking and were no longer counted as jobless.More.

Indiana lawmakers want cursive mandatory in schools

Terre Haute Sen. Tim Skinner and Oldenburg Sen. Jean Leising said they plan to submit bills when lawmakers return to Indianapolis in 2012 that would require the writing style be taught.More.

Ex-aide running for Indiana seat Pence is giving up

Andrew Phipps, a former aide to Republican Rep. Mike Pence, is joining the field for the congressional seat that Pence is giving up to run for governor.More.

Food company closing in Indiana has unpaid bills

An organic food company that is closing its eastern Indiana preparation center was offered up to $3.5 million in state tax credits to open its plant, but it owes more than $31,000 in property taxes and sewer bills.More.

Indiana Republicans push drug tests for welfare money

Two Indiana Republicans want welfare recipients to pass drug tests before they can receive benefits but similar measures have run up against Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.More.

RV industry on slow road to recovery in 2011

The recession-dented RV industry pointed Tuesday to modest gains atop last year's turnaround performance as another sign that the sector is on a slow road to recovery.More.

Failed dental chain lists no assets, $3.6 million debt

A New York dental chain that closed offices in 13 states, including eight in Indiana, without warning late last year lists no assets and liabilities of $3.6 million in a bankruptcy filing.More.

Indiana retailers making push for online sales tax

A new coalition of Indiana retailers is planning a lobbying push aimed at convincing state lawmakers to force online businesses to collect the state's 7-percent sales taxes from customers.More.

Hillenbrand profit up 17 percent after Rotex deal

Hillenbrand Inc. said Monday its profit grew 17 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter after it acquired Rotex Global LLC.More.

Jury awards $27M in damages over propane explosion

A jury has held a utility liable for $27 million in damages over a propane explosion at a central Indiana horse farm that killed a man and injured three family members.More.

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal

Both sides of the NBA labor impasse reached an agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee tripleheader Dec. 25. Most of a season that seemed in jeopardy of being lost entirely will be salvaged if both sides approve the handshake deal.More.

State Fair victims sue Sugarland over stage collapse

Country duo Sugarland was named in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by 44 survivors of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse and the family members of four people who died, by far the largest claim yet stemming from the tragedy.More.

Third-quarter economic growth revised downward

The Commerce Department said Tuesday that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than an initial 2.5-percent estimate made last month. The government also said after-tax incomes fell by the largest amount in two years.More.

Indiana expands probe into Indy manhole blasts

Indiana utility regulators are expanding a third-party review of Indianapolis manhole explosions to include the latest two blasts.More.

Indiana Legislature set for new right-to-work fight

Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says that passing a contentious right-to-work proposal will be his top priority during the coming legislative session.More.

Republic Airways hires GE unit to cut fuel bill

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said it has hired GE Aviation to help it analyze and reduce its spending on fuel.More.

State lets Occupy Indy protesters keep small camp

Indiana officials are declaring détente with Occupy Indy demonstrators after the protesters removed much of their camping equipment from the Statehouse lawn.More.

Military contractor cutting 200 jobs in Fort Wayne

Military contractor ITT Exelis is cutting about 200 jobs from its operations in Fort Wayne. The move comes as the company is winding down work on a multiyear contract to make sophisticated radios for use by combat troops.More.

Occupy Indy protesters ordered to clear out camp

State officials gave Occupy Indy protesters 24 hours to remove their tents, sleeping bags and other camping accessories from the Statehouse lawn and warned there could be arrests Thursday should anybody resist the efforts to remove the items.More.

Area school district claims fraud by ex-superintendent

The lawsuit filed in Marion County court by the Wayne Township school district says Terry Thompson deceived school board members into approving more salary and compensation than he knew they would approve in contract negotiations.More.

City-County Council Republican to propose tougher smoking ban

The Republican president of the City-County Council in Indianapolis says his party plans to introduce an expanded smoking ban that would take effect before the Super Bowl.More.

Indiana legislative panel endorses test of iPads

An Indiana legislative panel endorsed a pilot program Monday that would equip two General Assembly committees with iPads in the upcoming session as part of a push to cut the amount of paper used to print copies of bills for lawmakers.More.

Supreme Court to hear health care reform case this term

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear arguments next March over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul — a case that could shake the political landscape just as voters are deciding if Obama deserves another term.More.

Anderson mayor countersues over discrimination suit

A central Indiana mayor has countersued a city employee, claiming that she made false statements of sexual discrimination in order to make the mayor look bad.More.

Mall owner Simon Property Group to sell $1.2 billion in debt

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. on Thursday said it plans to sell $1.2 billion of new debt to repay older debt.More.

Indiana attorney general: School bus fees illegal

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says in a legal opinion that it's unconstitutional for school districts to end free school bus service by turning transportation over to outside agencies.More.

Study: IU med school, hospitals boost Indiana economy

A new study says biomedical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine and its partner hospitals pumped about $370 million into Indiana's economy in 2009.More.

Democrats win mayoral elections in Fort Wayne, Muncie

Democrat Tom Henry has won a second term as mayor of Fort Wayne after a bitter campaign. Meanwhile, Muncie elected its first Democratic mayor in 20 years and Anderson elected a Republican.More.

South Bend elects 29-year-old former Rhodes scholar

South Bend residents elected former Rhodes scholar and Democrat Pete Buttigieg as mayor as he easily defeated Republican Wayne Curry.More.

Lilly, Amylin agree to end diabetes partnership

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly and Co. have agreed to end a decade-long diabetes partnership to resolve litigation. Amylin will make an upfront payment of $250 million to Lilly and future revenue-sharing payments of $1.2 billion plus interest.More.

Congress moves to create new farm subsidy

Farm-state lawmakers are moving to create a whole new subsidy that would protect farmers when their revenue drops — an unprecedented program that critics say could pay billions of dollars to farmers now enjoying record-high crop prices.More.

New Indiana commerce chief focuses on small companies

The new head of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. says the agency is turning its focus to smaller companies and getting them to relocate to the state so they can build their roots.More.

Unemployment dips despite decline in pace of hiring

The national economy added 80,000 jobs last month, the fewest in four months, but the unemployment rate dipped from 9.1 percent to 9 percent.More.

Indiana plant a drag on Duke Energy earnings

Duke Energy Corp.'s third-quarter earnings tumbled 30 percent, the company said Thursday, with energy consumption falling at the same time that costs rose unexpectedly for a new plant in Indiana.More.

Indiana Fair stage collapse legal claims reach 100

The deadline for victims of the deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse to file legal claims with the state has passed, and officials say they're close to figuring out how much to pay each victim out of the allotted $5 million.More.

Angie's List aims for $66 million with public offering

Consumer review website Angie's List Inc. said Wednesday that it expects to raise roughly $66.4 million with its initial public offering and price its shares between $11 and $13.More.

Cummins plans to build giant engine in Seymour

Work on the new engine is expected to start next year and build to full production in 2015. About 200 engineering and production jobs are expected to be added over that time.More.

Consolidation eyed for Indiana mail processing centers

The U.S. Postal Service is moving closer to closing the mail processing center in Terre Haute and moving its work to Indianapolis and Evansville. The South Bend center work would shift to Fort Wayne.More.

Insurer Humana's quarterly profit climbs 13 percent

Humana Inc. raised its 2011 earnings forecast, following the lead set by other big insurers, including competitor WellPoint Inc.More.

NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors OK'd reforms that give conferences the option of adding more money to scholarships, schools the opportunity to award scholarships for multiple years, impose tougher academic standards on recruits, and change basketball recruiting.More.

Terre Haute airport looks for Super Bowl business

Terre Haute International Airport officials distributed brochures and advertisements about the facility and its hangars during a business aircraft convention this month in Las Vegas.More.

Indiana environmentalists wary of oil pipeline plan

The oil industry says a new oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast might create jobs for Indiana residents if the Obama administration approves its construction.More.

Lilly pulls Xigris off market after sepsis drug fails study

Eli Lilly and Co. said it will pull its Xigris sepsis drug from all markets after the treatment failed to reduce mortality in a study. The withdrawal may cost Lilly $75 million to $95 million in the fourth quarter.More.

IU to offer tuition discount for summer classes

Indiana University will cut tuition for undergraduates enrolled in summer classes to make college more affordable and decrease the amount of time needed to earn a degree, President Michael McRobbie said Monday.More.

WellPoint competitor Cigna buying HealthSpring

Cigna Corp. will buy fellow health insurer HealthSpring Inc. in a $3.8 billion deal as it becomes the latest managed care company to snap up a bigger share of the fast-growing Medicare Advantage market.More.

Changes to state fair unlikely in 2012 legislative session

Indiana lawmakers look ready to wait at least a year before changing any laws in response to the stage collapse that killed seven at this summer's Indiana State Fair. And that's if they change anything at all.More.

'Survivor' all-star Boneham to run for governor

"Survivor" fan favorite Rupert Boneham announced Saturday in Indianapolis that he's seeking to become the Libertarian Party's gubernatorial nominee in next year's election, saying in a statement that, "It's time for a change in Indiana."More.

Brown County sock maker moving to Martinsville

Bare Feet Originals, a sock manufacturer with 150 employees that had its factory destroyed in a fire last month, will be moving to a former auto parts plant in a nearby central Indiana city.More.

White's request for Bayh investigation rejected

A prosecutor has turned down embattled Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's request for an independent investigation of his vote fraud allegations against former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.More.

Indiana senator pushes taxing online sales

Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, plans to ask his Statehouse colleagues Thursday to help him lobby Congress for the right to tax online sales.More.

Indiana casino expanding to fend off competition

Leaders of a southeastern Indiana casino are banking on a new $49 million convention center and hotel complex to help it compete with a casino being built in nearby Cincinnati.More.

Fair stage-collapse reports may not arrive until April

A pair of high-level investigations into the fatal Indiana State Fair stage collapse may not be released in time to help prepare for next year's fair.More.

RV supplier plans expansion in northern Indiana

Drew Industries Inc. announced Tuesday that two of its subsidiaries would increase manufacturing in Goshen and Middlebury, potentially adding more than 300 workers in the coming months.More.

Daniels names interim Hoosier Lottery director

Megan Ornellas will serve as interim director of the Hoosier Lottery until a replacement can be found for Kathryn Densborn, who resigned following a flap over her lavish spending on a new headquarters.More.

Mourdock cuts use of state car during Senate run

Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock has largely stopped driving his state-owned vehicle for personal matters to avoid any perception that its use is "campaign related."More.

Two-time Indy 500 champ Wheldon dies in Vegas crash

Dan Wheldon died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300, becoming the first IndyCar driver to die after an on-track crash since rookie Paul Dana was killed in practice on the morning of race day in 2006.More.

State fair profitable, but collapse will be costly in the end

Despite the Aug. 13 stage collapse killing 7 concertgoers, the Indiana State Fair turned a modest profit of $389,000 this year. But about $500,000 in potential revenue was lost in the aftermath of the tragedy, and two investigations will cost about $1 million by the end of the year.More.

NBA scraps first two weeks of regular season

Team owners and players were unable to reach a new labor deal Monday and end the lockout. The cancellation includes all games scheduled to be played through Nov. 14. The first seven games on the Indiana Pacers' schedule will be lost.More.

Indiana Dem chairman calls on lottery director to quit

The head of the Indiana Democratic Party wants the director of the Hoosier Lottery to resign after an admission that it overspent on its new headquarters.More.

Navistar cutting about 130 jobs in Fort Wayne

Navistar International Corp. is planning to lay off about 130 workers from its Fort Wayne operations by the end of the year as it continues consolidation to a new headquarters in suburban Chicago.More.

Indiana budget picture improved modestly in September

Indiana's budget picture continued improving last month as the state collected $31 million more in taxes than planned.More.

U.S. OKs $196M for high-speed Chicago-Detroit rail

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved $196.5 million for part of a high-speed Amtrak passenger rail link between Chicago and Detroit, U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow from Michigan said Wednesday.More.

For-profit education firm denies lawsuit charges

Education Management Corp., which operates two schools in Indianapolis, has asked a judge to throw out a Department of Justice lawsuit that claims it used improper sales tactics to lure unqualified students and the billions of dollars in financial aid they bring.More.

Indiana schools chief says he has fences to mend

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett said during a Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce forum on Tuesday that he understands the changes he has advocated make many teachers and other uncomfortable.More.

NBA talks break down, preseason games wiped out

The National Basketball Association shelved the rest of its exhibition schedule Tuesday. The Indiana Pacers will lose eight preseason games to the lockout, including at least three home games at Conseco Fieldhouse.More.

State to crack down on new online gambling machines

Indiana officials have decided to clamp down on new electronic gambling machines that let users connect to online games and are giving the state excise police authority to remove them and cite businesses that have them.More.

In 'jobs' elections, foreign goods cause trouble

In an election cycle focused on jobs, campaign material made by foreign workers tends to become political kryptonite.More.

Governor: Ohio River bridge repairs to take months

Work to repair an ailing Ohio River bridge shut down between Kentucky and Indiana will cost about $20 million, and it will take about six months to fix and reopen the heavily traveled span.More.

Angling to be VP: Republicans run without campaigning

More than a year from Election Day, all sorts of Republicans, including Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, are making a point of keeping themselves in the national spotlight, stoking speculation that they are potential running mates for the eventual GOP presidential nominee.More.

AM General to lay off 350 Indiana workers

AM General is laying off about 350 workers because of a cut in the number of Humvees it will make at its Mishawaka plant.More.

Fewer people apply for unemployment benefits

Weekly unemployment applications dropped 37,000, to a seasonally adjusted 391,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the lowest level since April 2 and the first time applications have fallen below 400,000 since Aug. 6.More.

Federal judge limits Indiana ban on robo-calls

Indiana's attorney general says he'll fight a federal judge's ruling limiting Indiana's ban on political robo-calls to in-state phone calls only.More.

Medical supplier Hill-Rom makes $42M fraud settlement

Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., a medical-equipment company based in Indiana, agreed Tuesday to pay nearly $42 million to settle a government lawsuit. The government had accused the company of knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare from 1999 to 2007.More.

Taiwanese reps sign deals to buy corn, soybeans

Two Taiwanese trade groups have agreed to buy as much as $5 billion worth of corn and soybeans from Indiana and other states in 2012 and 2013.More.

Republic Airways subsidiary cutting 213 jobs

Frontier Airlines, a division of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., plans to eliminate 213 jobs at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, where it is also cutting flights to several cities.More.

Plan approved to distribute fair stage-collapse donations

The families of the seven people killed in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse will receive $35,000 each from a relief fund that collected donations for the victims.More.

Finish Line quarterly profit rises on strong sales

The Indianapolis-based retailer's second-quarter profit rose 24 percent over year ago, to $20.9 million, helped by strong sales in stores open at least a year.More.

Fines from House Dems' boycott nearly collected

Indiana House records show that more than $100,000 has been collected from the 39 Democrats whose five-week boycott blocked legislative action.More.

Big projects sought for chemical depot site

The group overseeing redevelopment of a former Army chemical weapons depot in western Indiana is targeting major projects for the 11-square-mile property.More.

UAW says deal with GM creates or keeps 6,400 jobs

A new four-year contract deal between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Co. will add or keep 6,400 jobs in the U.S. with a $2.5 billion investment, the union said Tuesday. In Fort Wayne, 150 jobs would be created or retained.More.

Typhoon delays Indiana trade mission to Japan

A trade mission by Indiana government and business leaders to Japan is being delayed because of a typhoon expected to hit the island nation.More.

Otis Elevator expected to close plant with 200 workers

Bloomington city officials say it appears an Otis Elevator Co. plant with about 200 workers will be closing next year after the company opens a new plant in South Carolina.More.

Indiana sets up special process for state fair claims

The state on Monday asked families of those killed or injured in a deadly stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair to complete a new customized claim form by Nov. 1 so the state can expedite settlements.More.

Daniels outlines fix for national debt in new book

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels writes in his new book that massive entitlement spending reform is needed to avert a national economic disaster.More.

Future of western Indiana power plant in doubt, Duke says

Duke Energy expects to close much of a coal-powered generating plant in western Indiana within the next few years.More.

Ex-Ohio State, Colts player pleads guilty in scam

Former Ohio State University and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter, whose football career was derailed by a gambling addiction, has pleaded guilty to state theft charges linked to a sports ticket fraud scheme.More.

Official says feds got Indiana error rate wrong

Indiana makes a lot of errors on unemployment insurance benefits, the White House and U.S. Labor Department said Wednesday, but the state official overseeing those payments said federal officials are making mistakes of their own.More.

Judge tosses wrongful-firing suit against Pacers owner

A lawsuit by a nanny and a chauffeur against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife has ended with a judge's written ruling confirming that the employees failed to prove their claims of mistreatment.More.

National, state SAT scores tumble as participation rises

Average scores dropped in the United States and in Indiana, where a record number of students took the college-assessment test.More.

Purdue: Indiana corn-crop yields take a hit

The nation's latest crop report predicts that Indiana's drought-stressed corn crop will see yields 20 bushels lower per acre than in a normal year.More.

Census: Nearly 1 in 6 Hoosiers impoverished last year

The Census Bureau estimated that 16.3 percent of Indiana residents, or 1.35 million people, lived in households earning less than the poverty level, compared with 15.1 percent nationally.More.

Sugarland named in notice of stage-collapse suit

The band that was preparing to perform at the Indiana State Fair before a fatal stage collapse has been named as a defendant in a potential lawsuit in a notice sent to the state attorney general.More.

Wind-turbine company moving into Evansville plant

A company that makes wind-turbine blades says it will start its first U.S. facility at a former refrigerator plant in Evansville that Whirlpool Corp. closed last year. The business said it could employ up to 400 workers in the area by 2014.More.

FDA gets new report on Lilly diabetes drug

Drugmakers Eli Lilly and Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday that patients taking their potential once-weekly diabetes treatment, Bydureon, saw a significant improvement in cardiovascular risk factors.More.

IBM putting Watson to work in health insurance

IBM’s supercomputer system, best known for trouncing the world’s best “Jeopardy!” players on TV, is being tapped by one of the nation’s largest health insurers to help diagnose medical problems and authorize treatments.More.

Mourdock could benefit from climate regulations

Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock has campaigned heavily against measures to combat climate change even as he holds stock in an energy company that's banking on those regulations to help build a market for its product.More.

Monroe County board to consider adding I-69 to plan

Opponents of Indiana's nearly $3 billion Interstate 69 extension are urging a southern Indiana planning board to keep the highway out of its transportation plan despite the state's warning that doing so could endanger federal funding for local projects.More.

Video shows former councilor taking money from FBI agent

Prosecutors showed video in court of a former Indianapolis City-County Council member taking what they say was a $5,000 bribe from an undercover FBI agent seeking help opening a strip club in the city.More.

Indiana tea party groups look to endorse Lugar foe

A coalition of Indiana tea party groups is planning a statewide convention this month that will culminate with them endorsing a candidate to run against Sen. Richard Lugar, an organizer said.More.

UPDATE: Wind delays hoisting of monument sculpture

The 38-foot-tall monument was taken down in April for a $1.5 million restoration project to fix decades of weather and water damage.More.

Daniels works to maintain national profile

Since he decided against running for president in May, Gov. Mitch Daniels has given more interviews on national television than when he was still considering a run. Although he has said no to the top of the presidential ticket, he has not ruled out running for vice president.More.

Tax bills spur eBay listing for Anderson office buildings

Two investors stung by soaring property taxes have listed three Anderson office buildings on eBay in hopes of drumming up interest in the $4.5 million package deal.More.

Unemployment still 9.1 percent after weak jobs report

Employers stopped adding jobs in August, an alarming setback for an economy that has struggled to grow and might be at risk of another recession.More.

Indiana company quits Missouri Medicaid contract

Indianapolis-based SynCare has ended its contract to screen Missouri Medicaid recipients after numerous complaints about its job performance.More.

Private firm with Medicaid deal gets state help

Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services say they had to hire 13 temporary workers and shift as many as 20 state workers from their regular jobs after withering consumer complaints against SynCare LLC of Indiana.More.

Indiana Supreme Court to hear state back-pay dispute

The class-action lawsuit argued that some state employees were required to work 40 hours a week while others were paid the same for working 37.5 hours.More.

Embattled auctioneer wanted in Pennsylvania

Northeastern Indiana officials have issued an arrest warrant for embattled former auction house owner Dean V. Kruse, who has faced years of legal battles over his business practices.More.

U.S. consumer confidence falls to 2-year low

Stocks fell Tuesday morning after consumer confidence dropped to the lowest level since April 2009. Retailers and other companies that depend on consumer spending had the steepest losses.More.

Air tool manufacturer plans Indiana expansion

Sullair Corp., which makes air compressors and other air tools, says it will expand its headquarters in northern Indiana and expects to add up to 113 jobs in the next few years.More.

Another lawsuit filed in Indiana fair stage collapse

The family of a Fort Wayne woman killed when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair filed a lawsuit Monday alleging gross negligence and recklessness by the promoters and producers of the concert.More.

Sculpture headed back atop Indianapolis monument

A 38-foot-tall bronze sculpture will soon be back atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis.More.

Indiana officials settle voter registration lawsuit

Indiana officials have settled a class-action lawsuit that claimed the state wasn't following federal laws over the opportunity for voter registration at public assistance offices.More.

Ivy Tech fall semester enrollment tops 113,000

Ivy Tech Community College says it has set a fall semester enrollment record with more than 113,000 students taking classes at its campuses across Indiana.More.

Patrick confirms full-time move to NASCAR in 2012

After months of skirting speculation, Danica Patrick announced Thursday that she's leaving IndyCar in 2012 to run a full Nationwide schedule. She didn't rule out a return to open-wheel racing for the Indianapolis 500.More.

Judge poised to toss lawsuit against Pacers owner

A judge has suggested she will dismiss key portions of a lawsuit by a nanny who claimed she was fired by billionaire Herb Simon and his wife because the employee became pregnant.More.

Illinois facing jobs assault from other states

Indiana is leading a push by other states to chip away at Illinois' vulnerable economic image and lure jobs away.More.

Indiana property tax caps slice 2011 bills

Indiana property taxpayers saw their savings grow by 32 percent this year compared to a year ago thanks to statewide tax caps on their 2011 bills, according to a state report.More.

Judge orders Indiana to preserve fair stage wreckage

A judge says he will issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from destroying any evidence from the deadly collapse of an Indiana State Fair stage.More.

Lawsuits filed for Indiana stage collapse victims

Two of what are expected to be many lawsuits were filed Friday on behalf of people injured when wind toppled a stage at the Indiana State Fair.More.

Lilly spent $1.9M lobbying feds in first quarter

Eli Lilly and Co. spent $1.9 million lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, focusing on the health care overhaul and overseas pricing reform, among many other issues.More.

Indiana hires outside firm to review state fair disaster

Indiana has hired an outside firm to help with its investigation into a fatal stage collapse at the state fair after questions were raised about the state's ability to conduct an objective probe itself.More.

UPDATE: Stocks plunge again on more economic fears

The U.S. and European economies are "dangerously close to recession," Morgan Stanley economists wrote in a report.More.

Judge blocks Indiana-mandated contracts for teachers

A judge on Wednesday blocked the Indiana Department of Education from using new teacher contract forms that would have allowed school districts to change the hours or days that teachers work without adjusting their pay.More.

Indiana grads increase score on college entrance test

A report released Wednesday says the average ACT score for Indiana's 2011 high school graduates was 21.2, compared with 21.1 nationally. Indiana averaged 21.1 last year and 21.0 in 2009.More.

Judge denies request to block state voucher program

A judge Monday declined to halt Indiana's broad new school voucher program, saying the law was "religion-neutral" and likely to be upheld.More.

Landmark water tower could be razed in Greenwood

A central Indiana water tower that once served as a local landmark for residents is being targeted for demolition because officials say it poses a safety hazard to a nearby airport.More.

Stock market finishes wild week on an up note

A rebound in retail sales in July helped the stock market push higher Friday. The week has been marked by seesaw trading.More.

Judge weighs request to block Indiana voucher program

Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele said he would rule early next week on a request from a group of teachers and religious leaders backed by the Indiana State Teachers Association to issue a preliminary injunction keeping the law from taking effect.More.

UPDATE: Stocks soar on small positive economic signs

Wall Street's wildest week since 2008 continued with another 500-plus point move for the Dow on Thursday.More.

Unemployment aid applications fall to 4-month low

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week below 400,000 for the first time in four months, a sign that the job market may be improving again slowly after a recent slump.More.

Stocks plunge after market's opening

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 413 points, or 3.7 percent, to 10,827, in morning trading Wednesday. That erased nearly all of its 429-point gain from Tuesday, when the Federal Reserve pledged to keep its key interest rate at nearly zero into 2013.More.

Green group: I-69 will drain money from other projects

Indiana's 142-mile extension of Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Evansville will siphon hundreds of millions of dollars away from other road and bridge projects in coming years, according to a report from an environmental group.More.

Late surge gives stocks largest advance in two years

U.S. stocks on Tuesday rallied after the Federal Reserve said it was prepared to use a range of tools to bolster the economy.More.

Indiana stocks part of massive Wall Street sell-off

Stock prices hurtled lower Monday as anxiety overtook investors on the first trading day since Standard & Poor's downgraded American debt. Indiana stocks were part of the carnage.More.

Indiana casinos see revenues drop, brace for rivals

State gaming commission records show that admissions at Indiana's 11 full casinos dropped about 3 percent through the first six months of this year when compared to 2010.More.

Indiana counties wrestling with tax overpayment

City and county officials across Indiana are starting to wrestle with how they'll deal with the state's plan to recoup roughly $610 million it overpaid local governments for income taxes it expected to collect.More.

Orthopedics company plans $27M Indiana project

Warsaw-based DePuy Orthopaedics expects to spend $20 million on manufacturing equipment and $7 million on research and development equipment and have it installed before 2014.More.

Franklin Electric moving HQ, 220 jobs to Fort Wayne

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. says it will move its corporate headquarters from Bluffton to a $25 million development in Fort Wayne by 2013. The company has 220 employees and expects to add 35 more by 2014.More.

Indiana schools chief suggests grades for districts

Indiana's public education chief wants to start giving school districts letter grades on an A-to-F scale to hold them accountable for how their schools perform.More.

U.S. unemployment applications slip slightly

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped last week but has been at or above 400,000 for 17 straight weeks.More.

Skillman to lead trade mission to Japan

The lieutenant governor's delegation will will leave in September and focus on job creation.More.

Candidate Pence eyes Indiana income-tax cuts

Republican Mike Pence is looking at ways to cut Indiana income tax rates across the board if elected governor next year.More.

IU union urges president to not accept big raise

The union that represents Indiana University's support staff is urging IU's president to turn down a 22-percent pay raise, saying the money could instead go toward preventing layoffs at a campus library.More.

Indicted elections chief hires ex-prosecutor Brizzi

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has hired former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi as his lead defense attorney in his fight against voter fraud charges.More.

Most Indiana lawmakers vote against raising debt ceiling

A majority of Indiana's congressional delegation bucked the trend and voted against emergency legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling, drawing praise from a tea party official.More.

Wife of Pacers owner testifies against nanny

The wife of Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon testified Tuesday that she knew nothing about violence in the past of a nanny who worked for her and said she would not have hired her if she had known.More.

Obama signs debt bill after final Senate vote

The Senate emphatically passed emergency legislation Tuesday to avoid a first-ever government default, rushing the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature just hours before the deadline.More.

Debt deal would have little impact on economy until 2014

The deal reached by Congress to raise the debt ceiling and cut more than $2 trillion in public spending should have only a minor impact on the economy for the next two years. Almost all the cuts would be made in 2014 or beyond.More.

Trial starts in nanny's suit against Pacers owner

A nanny who worked for Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife testified in a wrongful-firing case Monday that the couple knew of her tumultuous life, but decided to keep her on their staff.More.

Holiday World set to announce plans for $9 million ride

A southern Indiana amusement park will mark its 65th anniversary by unveiling plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park's history.More.

Critics knock school superintendent pay-cap idea

The suggestion that Indiana lawmakers impose a limit on the pay for school district superintendents doesn't seem to have much support.More.

Dry streak becoming worrisome for Indiana farmers

Central Indiana is on pace for perhaps its driest July on record, with the state's eastern half already in low-level drought conditions.More.

Experts tell state panel marijuana prohibition has failed

A state panel heard from a parade of experts Thursday as it began studying whether to legalize marijuana in Indiana or reduce criminal penalties on small amounts of the drug.More.

Work starting on $8.8M center at Crane tech park

Gov. Mitch Daniels joined local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the $8.8 million center for the WestGate at Crane Technology Park. The 64,000 square-foot, two-story building will include training classrooms and office space.More.

Indiana University, Ball State presidents get big raises

Two Indiana college presidents will see their bottom lines improve this fall as their universities boost their annual salaries by more than 10 percent.More.

State commerce chief backs right-to-work law

Indiana's chief economic development officer told state lawmakers Tuesday that Indiana has lost deals to attract businesses because it lacks a right-to-work law.More.

Inspections find fewer Indiana underage alcohol sales

State inspections found Indiana's bars, restaurants and liquor stores doing a much better job of not selling alcohol to underaged Hoosiers.More.

Indiana electric car company gets new owner

Think North America, a company that has been making electric cars at a northern Indiana factory, has a new owner, giving local officials more confidence in its future.More.

Pro-voucher mom defends Indiana choice program

A woman who says her oldest child thrived in Roman Catholic schools after struggling in Indiana's public education system defended the state's broad new voucher law.More.

PNC Financial quarterly earnings top expectations

PNC Financial, which has 88 Indianapolis-area branches, reported a nearly 13-percent increase in second-quarter earnings, as the regional bank set aside far less money to cover bad loans.More.

Lugar going on TV early in 2012 Senate race

Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar is attacking President Barack Obama and showing himself with former President Ronald Reagan in his first campaign ad in what will likely be a tough re-election contest.More.

Former federal prosecutor plans run against Burton

Susan Brooks announced Tuesday she will challenge Dan Burton in the May 2012 Republican primary to represent Indiana's 5th District.More.

Court gives preliminary OK to WellPoint settlement

A California court has granted preliminary approval to a lawsuit settlement over an online security breach of health insurer WellPoint Inc.'s records.More.

Wabash lands $6.2M grant from Lilly Endowment

Wabash College is getting a $6.2 million grant to boost a center's efforts to support professors who teach religious studies or theology.More.

70 percent of students pass ISTEP math, English

Seventy percent of students have passed the English and math portions of Indiana's standardized achievement test, the state announced Tuesday.More.

Indiana first to require drug tests for job training

The U.S. Department of Labor says Indiana is the first state to require drug testing of people seeking job training. But at least 30 states have considered requiring drug tests for those receiving government assistance.More.

Solar panel maker says Indiana factory on track

A solar panel manufacturer says its plans remain on track to start production at an unfinished auto parts factory in central Indiana. Abound Solar, which projects it could eventually have up to 1,000 employees, said it may begin hiring some workers this year.More.

J&J completes sale of animal-drug business to Lilly

Janssen Pharmaceutica said Thursday it has completed the sale of its animal health business to Eli Lilly and Co. Inc.More.

WellPoint to pay $100,000 over data breach

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. will pay $100,000 and take other steps after admitting it waited months to notify 32,000 Indiana customers that their Social Security numbers, health records and other personal information might have been exposed online.More.

Key exec behind Indy airport expansion retires

Robert A. Duncan nudged the door closed this week on his office at the Indianapolis Airport Authority and retired after a career at the center of one of the largest, long-term civic developments in the city's history.More.

Larger-than-expected corn crop could slow food inflation

U.S. food prices may ease later this year now that farmers have planted the second-largest corn crop in nearly seven decades.More.

Daniels says investors overpaid on Indiana Toll Road

Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday marked the 5-year anniversary of the $3.8 billion lease. He said the state is insulated from any financial problems under the deal it crafted even though an investor group is in danger of defaulting.More.

State appeals injunction blocking abortion law

Indiana's attorney general has appealed a judge's decision blocking part of new abortion law that took away some of the public funding for Planned Parenthood of Indiana.More.

Election panel chair's law firm donated to White

The state elections panel that is weighing voter fraud allegations against Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White includes a Republican loosely linked to White through political contributions.More.

Elkhart mayor worried about car plant's future

The bankruptcy filing of an electric car manufacturer has clouded the future of a northern Indiana factory that was touted as an economic boost for an area hit hard by job losses in the recreational vehicle industry.More.

EU approves Lilly's weekly diabetes drug Bydureon

European Union regulators have approved the first once-per-week diabetes medication, the companies that developed the drug said Tuesday.More.

Judge grills attorney for state over immigration law

A federal judge grilled an attorney for the state of Indiana on Monday about the state's new immigration law, questioning how police would enforce the law and saying one of its provisions conflicts with federal law.More.

Ex-charter school teacher to lead school effort

Indiana's education chief has appointed a former charter school teacher to lead the state's efforts to turn around 18 chronically failing schools.More.

State agency rejects Planned Parenthood tax credit

Planned Parenthood of Indiana is fighting the Indiana's Housing and Community Development Authority over the loss of a fundraising tax credit because of a new law that strips the not-for-profit of state funding.More.

Error removes limits from Indiana project wage law

A mistake in a bill that legislators meant to loosen wage requirements on government construction projects in Indiana will put all such projects — regardless of cost — under the regulations.More.

GM to invest $49M in Indiana plant, affecting 91 jobs

General Motors Co. is investing $49 million in its Bedford plant, a move that will help to create or keep 91 jobs.More.

Deaf students protest Daniels' picks for board

More than 100 students, their families and activists rallied on the Statehouse lawn Tuesday against new members Daniels picked to serve on the Indiana School for the Deaf's board.More.

Duke uncertain about impact of Indiana unit shutdown

Officials at Duke Energy don't know how soon they will be able to shut down two coal-burning units at a southern Indiana power plant after deciding to drop a multimillion-dollar project to convert them to natural gas.More.

RV industry supplier plans Indiana expansion

A recreational vehicle component manufacturer is considering a move into a vacant factory in northern Indiana where it could hire 180 workers in the next few years.More.

ISTEP breaches spur closer look at testing

Rising concerns about cheating on Indiana's standardized tests have prompted the state Department of Education to keep closer tabs on how the test is administered.More.

U.S. unemployment rises to 9.1 percent on slow job growth

U.S. employers in May added the fewest jobs in eight months, and the unemployment rate inched up to 9.1 percent. The weakening job market raised concerns about an economy hampered by gas prices and the Japanese nuclear disaster.More.

Indiana printing plant with 100 workers to close

The owner of a South Bend printing facility has decided to shut it down this summer and eliminate about 100 jobsMore.

Government to lose $14B of auto bailout funds

The Obama administration said Wednesday that the government will lose about $14 billion in taxpayer funds from the bailout of the U.S. auto industry, a third of the loss officials had initially estimated.More.

Defense spending bill leaves out Rolls-Royce jet

The U.S. House committee rejected efforts by some in Congress to spend more money on construction of an extra engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.More.

Government cutting rates for hard-to-insure patients

So far, about 18,000 people have signed up for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, well short of government projections that some 375,000 people would gain coverage in 2010. Rates in Indiana will fall 26 percent.More.

Budget cuts will limit Indiana inmate education

ndiana lawmakers' decision to cut off grants to state prison inmates attending college could make it harder for prisoners to find employment when they're released, supporters of the program fear.More.

Chambers of commerce take bigger role in politics

After years of advocating pro-business positions, many chambers are taking the next step and issuing endorsements in hopes of ensuring business-friendly mayors get elected.More.

Gregg's chances in governor's race may hinge on Obama

Democrat John Gregg's chances of winning the governor's office next year will likely hinge on whether President Barack Obama's supporters can work some of the same campaign magic they used in 2008 to turn Indiana a presidential blue for the first time in four decades.More.

Honda set to bump up production, except in Indiana

Honda's North American factories will return to near-normal production at most plants in August, the company said Thursday. However, full production of the Honda Civic, which is built at plants in Indiana and Ontario, might not resume until the end of the year.More.

Court issues restraining order against Lilly

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. says a federal court has issued an injunction preventing drug development partner Eli Lilly and Co. from using the same sales force to sell an Amylin-developed diabetes treatment and a competitor's.More.

Simon Property to develop outlet center in Canada

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. said Monday that it will open an outlet shopping center in Ontario, the first of the shopping mall owner's line of Premium Outlets-brand shopping centers in Canada.More.

Indiana universities face questions over tuition increases

Indiana's top higher education official warned Monday that legislators may demand explanations from public colleges and universities if the schools approve tuition hikes in excess of caps recently suggested by a state panel.More.

Purdue proposes international student fee hikes

Under the proposed increases, foreign students enrolling this summer would pay an additional $1,000 on top of 3.8-percent tuition increases for all out-of-state students. Purdue also has proposed a $2,000 fee for 2012-13 academic year.More.

Daniels ends speculation, decides against run for presidency

In overnight e-mail to supporters, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels cites family considerations as reason he will stay out of race.More.

Indiana court denies delay in White election case

The Indiana Supreme Court says the state recount commission should proceed with reconsidering whether Secretary of State Charlie White was a valid candidate for the office to which he was elected.More.

Indiana BMV nixes fee to see driver record online

Indiana drivers can now review online records including citations, suspensions and violations without paying a fee.More.

Cash-strapped IU closing Continuing Studies School

Indiana University says continuing financial pressures have led to the planned closing of its School of Continuing Studies, which serves about 4,000 students around the state.More.

Prescription drug abuse growing problem in Indiana

Prescription drugs are playing an increasing role in the drug-related crimes that are filling up Indiana's prisons, prison officials and prosecutors said.More.

Economists: Lower growth, higher oil prices coming

The predictions of the economists reflect the jitteriness of a public that is still recovering from the financial crisis and now getting squeezed by rising prices for gas, groceries and other household items.More.

Amylin sues Lilly over drug development deal

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday it filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Co., accusing the larger drugmaker of breaking their commercialization deal for diabetes drugs by teaming with the German company Boehringer Ingelheim to develop and sell a competing product.More.

Daniels signs measure changing Indiana alcohol ID law

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed several more bills into law, including one that will no longer require everyone buying carryout alcohol to show identification regardless of age.More.

Sony plans Blu-ray disc boost at Indiana factory

Sony officials plan to spend $72 million on new and upgraded equipment at its western Indiana factory, with most of that going toward Blu-ray disc manufacturing.More.

Pacers to keep Bird as president

The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday that they will keep Bird as team president after he met with owner Herb Simon in Los Angeles.More.

Businessman announcing run for Indiana governor

Jim Wallace has scheduled a campaign kickoff event for Tuesday afternoon at the town hall in the northern Indianapolis suburb of Fishers.More.

Longtime congressman Burton plans re-election bid

Dan Burton says he plans to seek election to a 16th term next year after narrowly surviving tough Republican primary battles in his past two campaigns.More.

Schools weigh options after voters nix tax hikes

School districts across the state continue to struggle in their attempts to win voter approval for operating money or building projects, which a researcher attributes to continued worries about the economy.More.

How key bills fared during 2011 legislative sessionRestricted Content

Indiana senators and representatives debated a wide range of bills with significant business implications during the 2011 session of the General Assembly, which wrapped up April 29.More.

Panel to rule in June on election chief challenge

The Indiana Recount Commission agreed Wednesday to rule by late June on whether indicted secretary of state Charlie White was eligible for office when he was elected six months ago.More.

Pence to enter race for Indiana governor

To no one's surprise, Republican Rep. Mike Pence said Thursday morning that he'll run for Indiana governor in 2012, giving the GOP an early edge in the race.More.

Indianapolis Speedway exec wins Terre Haute nod

Democratic voters in Terre Haute have picked Indianapolis Motor Speedway executive Fred Nation to run against the city's incumbent Republican mayor this fall.More.

Duke Energy quarterly profit rises almost 15 percent

Duke Energy Corp.'s first-quarter earnings rose almost 15 percent on strong results from its international operations and lower corporate costs.More.

Honda to cut production of new Civic, other models

Honda Motor Co. warned U.S. dealers Monday that it will run short of popular models such as the Civic compact later this summer because of parts shortages caused by Japan's earthquake.More.

Pence to call supporters; may signal 2012 plans

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is planning a private conference call with supporters this week, fueling speculation that he will make an announcement soon on whether he'll run for Indiana governor in 2012.More.

Districts: Full-day kindergarten funds not enough

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' plan to allocate $47 million for full-day kindergarten in districts that don't offer it isn't likely to be enough to make that vision a reality, some districts say.More.

Daniels to sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood

Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday he will sign restrictive abortion legislation and make Indiana the first state to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood, a move likely to boost his credentials among social conservatives as he considers whether to run for president.More.

New Indiana congressional districts clear Legislature

The Indiana House voted 62-31 mostly along party lines Thursday to give final legislative approval to the redistricting plan and send it to Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is expected to sign it.More.

Indiana budget deal includes Daniels-backed refund

Indiana lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a new $28 billion state budget that would give slight funding increases to schools without raising taxes, leave the state with more than $1 billion in reserves and give taxpayers refunds if the state takes in more money than it needs.More.

Indiana poised to cut Planned Parenthood funding

The Indiana House voted 66-32 Wednesday to approve a bill cutting the $3 million in federal money the state distributes to the organization for family planning and health programs. The Senate approved the measure earlier this month.More.

Nation's broadest voucher plan passes final hurdle

The Indiana House voted 55-43 to give final approval to a bill creating the controversial voucher program. It would allow even middle-class families to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools.More.

Deal would set 40 as Indiana alcohol ID age

State legislators have reached an agreement on changing Indiana's much-ridiculed law requiring everyone — regardless of age — to provide identification when buying carry-out alcohol.More.

Pentagon pulls plug on Rolls-Royce engine project

Congress and the General Electric/Rolls-Royce group that was developing the engine were notified of the termination decision Monday. Rolls-Royce had about 130 people, mostly engineers, working on the F-35 project in Plainfield and Indianapolis.More.

Teacher merit pay bill heads to Daniels' desk

A bill linking teacher pay with student performance has won final legislative approval and now heads to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.More.

Cook applied business mindset to historic preservation

Colleagues say Bill Cook began each historic restoration contemplating what practical use each newly polished structure might serve, and how it might spark development around it.More.

State House OKs watered-down immigration bill

Businesses that hire illegal immigrants could have some state tax credits revoked under a proposal that has cleared the Indiana House.More.

Bronze sculpture atop monument to be fixed

State officials say a bronze sculpture atop the Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be removed for repairs on Saturday.More.

Senate OKs plan spurred by White indictment

The Indiana Senate has approved a bill that would allow Gov. Mitch Daniel to appoint a new secretary of state if indicted Republican Charlie White is found to be ineligible.More.

Navistar recalling workers at Indianapolis plant

Navistar has recalled 120 workers who were laid off when Indianapolis Casting Corp. stopped production at the facility in late 2010 and plans to recall 30 more of those workers by June.More.

One-third in Indianapolis use cellphones only

Estimates released Wednesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that 33.5 percent of adults in Indianapolis, which encompasses Marion County, use cellphones and lack traditional wired telephones.More.

State Senate OKs bill to cut Planned Parenthood aid

The Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would cut off funding to Planned Parenthood and give the state some of the country's tightest abortion restrictions.More.

Bill on teacher union rights heads to governor

A bill to restrict Indiana teachers' collective bargaining rights has cleared its final legislative hurdle, becoming the first part of Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels' sweeping education agenda to make it to the governor's desk.More.

Daniels wants taxpayer refund back in budget

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has written lawmakers to urge them to restore an automatic taxpayer refund that was removed from a budget proposal this week.More.

IBM: Daniels' email shows he had key role in deal

IBM wants to depose Daniels soon because it's concerned he will announce he's running for president and would be too busy on the campaign trail to give a deposition.More.

UPDATE: Senate panel OKs budget with more school money

An Indiana Senate committee on Monday approved a state budget that relies on a new, more optimistic revenue estimate to direct more cash to schools, restore previously proposed cuts and leave Indiana with more money in the bank than prior versions.More.

School district to take science instruction online

Students in a central Indiana community will soon get their science instruction online instead of through textbooks, but the technology will come at a price.More.

Indiana's anti-tobacco agency's first decade mixed

Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation officials acknowledge they still have work to do in a state that in 2008 had the nation's highest smoking rate and still has more than 1 million smokers.More.

FDA wants further testing of Lilly pancreas drug

Eli Lilly and Co. Inc. said Friday that the FDA has asked the drugmaker to conduct another clinical trial of its proposed pancreas drug before it resubmits an application to have the drug approved for sale.More.

Indiana House OKs bill limiting teacher contracts

The Indiana House has approved a bill that would limit collective bargaining agreements between local districts and teachers' unions to only wages and wage-related benefits.More.

House panel backs weakened immigration bill

An Indiana House committee has approved a watered-down immigration proposal a day after removing a contentious provision that would have given police officers more latitude to ask people for proof that they are in the country legally.More.

Indiana Senate panel backs GOP redistricting plan

A Republican-led Indiana Senate committee on Thursday approved a plan for new Senate election districts that Democrats maintain unfairly dilutes black and Hispanic voting strength.More.

Arizona-style provision removed from immigration bill

The House Public Policy Committee made several changes Thursday to the bill proposed by Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and could vote on it Friday. The legislation includes tax penalties for businesses that hire illegal immigrants.More.

Indiana's largest school system cutting 357 teachers

Indianapolis Public Schools said Wednesday it will cut 357 teaching jobs to fill a nearly $21 million budget hole due to cuts in state funding.More.

Indiana Democrats seek more time with GOP redistricting plan

Outnumbered Democrats in the Indiana House argued Wednesday that the new election districts proposed by Republicans would lead to fewer competitive races and create more solidly GOP seats.More.

Citizens Energy agrees to document utility savings

A not-for-profit public trust that wants to buy Indianapolis' water and sewer utilities has agreed to document all of the savings it says the $1.9 billion deal would create. State regulators still must approve the transaction.More.

Senate OKs plan aimed at expanding charter schools

The Indiana Senate has approved Gov. Mitch Daniels' proposal aimed at expanding charter schools, marking the first piece of the governor's sweeping education agenda to clear both the House and Senate.More.

Proposal aims to keep students from inadequate teachers

Indiana students wouldn't be stuck with poor-performing teachers for two years in a row under changes House lawmakers are considering to a bill requiring annual teacher evaluations.More.

Indiana retailers press for online state sales tax

Indiana's retail lobby urged state lawmakers Monday to pass an online sales tax provision that they said would level the playing field for businesses in the state and raise hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.More.

Indiana lawmakers to consider big education proposals

A House committee is expected to consider Daniels' proposal for teacher merit pay on Monday, and a Senate committee could vote on the Republican governor's controversial plan for private school vouchers on Wednesday.More.

NIPSCO CEO gets pay raise after seeking rate hike

Utility says increase reflects executive's broader responsibilities.More.

Indiana horse breeders worry cuts would halt boom

Indiana's booming thoroughbred horse breeding industry has been growing so fast in recent years it's even lured breeders away from horse powerhouse Kentucky.More.

Toyota in Indiana to work through production slowdowns

Toyota Motor Corp. announced Friday that its Indiana plant in Princeton will operate on a reduced production schedule in the coming weeks, but employees will not lose work because of it.More.

Indiana March revenues come in more than expected

The state took in $977.2 million in March, up $69 million, or 8 percent, from the same month a year ago.More.

Indiana House speaker questions immigration crackdown

Indiana's Republican House speaker said Thursday he had concerns about aspects of a proposal calling for an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration moving through the Legislature.More.

J.C. Penney closing warehouse, cutting 230 jobs

J.C. Penny Co. says it plans to close a warehouse in Plainfield by September 2012.More.

U.S. attorney sues GOP donor over unpaid trading penalty

The federal government is suing a former Indianapolis businessman and major Republican donor to collect a $600,000 federal penalty for commodities trading violations.More.

Judge hears arguments in White election challenge

Attorneys for Democrats and Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White accused each other's clients of political manipulation during a Wednesday hearing.More.

Tax caps lead to painful budget cuts in some counties

Indiana homeowners and businesses have seen their tax bills cut by more than $655 million since the General Assembly approved property tax caps in 2008. But the savings have been tough for some local governments.More.

Compromise elusive on Indiana sentencing changes

An Indiana legislator trying to find a compromise on a plan that Gov. Mitch Daniels originally pushed to help stem the state's prison costs seems to still have work ahead.More.

Judge gives probation to three men for water violations

U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker sentenced 61-year-old Michael R. Milem of Carmel, 44-year-old Mark R. Snow of Brazil and Joseph T. Biggio, 51, of Illinois after accepting their guilty pleas for violating the Federal Clean Water Act.More.

Indiana lawmakers OK hotel sites for casino tourneys

Indiana's casinos would be allowed to hold card tournaments at hotels or other sites on their properties under a proposal that has cleared the state Legislature.More.

House committee nixes changes to Indiana scholarships

A proposal to tighten requirements for Indiana's popular 21st Century Scholars program for low-income students is in limbo after a legislative committee removed it from a package of revisions to college financial aid programs.More.

Indiana Senate panel sets vote on smoking ban

The Senate Public Policy Committee is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday. Amendments won't be allowed to the bill that currently includes exemptions for casinos, bars, fraternal clubs, smoke shops and nursing homes.More.

Purdue receives $32 million Afghanistan farm grant

A grant of $31.9 million awarded to Purdue University may translate into a more sustainable agricultural sector for Afghanistan, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar.More.

IU ranks in top 10 for private donations received

The 2010 rankings released by the Council for Aid to Education rank Indiana University first in the Big Ten, first among public universities and 10th in the nation in voluntary backing with $342 million in gifts and non-governmental research grant funds.More.

Young workers in Indiana still face tough job market

The number of Indiana teens and college students with jobs fell sharply during the recession, and their employment prospects might not improve this year.More.

U.S. unemployment rate falls to two-year low

The nation added 216,000 jobs last month, with private employers adding more than 200,000 jobs for a second straight month. However, a big factor in the lower jobless rate is that many people who stopped looking for jobs still aren't looking for one.More.

Bills would set fall votes for Indiana school boards

All school board elections across Indiana would be moved to the November ballot under bills advancing in the state Legislature.More.

Democrats skip session while leader discusses fines

A House session scheduled for Thursday morning never took place as Democratic leader Pat Bauer Republican leader Brian Bosma discussed fines the Dems received for walking out on their jobs.More.

School voucher proposal approved by House

The GOP-led House voted 56-42 on Wednesday in favor of the bill that would use taxpayer money to help some parents move their children from public schools to private schools.More.

Indiana House backs GOP state budget plan

The Indiana House has approved a Republican-backed state budget plan that would keep overall education funding at current levels while making major shifts in the way money is divvied up among individual school districts.More.

Advocates: Indiana can lead U.S. in schools overhaul

Education advocates told hundreds of cheering supporters at a Statehouse rally Wednesday that Indiana could lead the nation in overhauling schools.More.

Indiana House backs ban on higher minimum wages

Cities and counties across the state would be prohibited from setting higher minimum wages under a bill approved by the Indiana House.More.

Hamilton, Boone counties among Indiana's healthiest

A new report says Hamilton and Boone counties are among the healthiest in Indiana, while Marion ranks among the worst.More.

Illinois House votes to lift smoking ban at casinos

Tom Swoik, executive director of Illinois Casino Gaming Association, said gambling revenue has dropped 32 percent since the state's smoking ban was approved. He said the ban has cost state government about $800 million in taxes.More.

Indiana Senate approves marriage amendment

The Indiana Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly OK'd a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban gay marriage and civil unions.More.

Indiana budget faces hundreds of possible changes

More than 330 proposed amendments to the state budget bill were listed online as of Monday night, and Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said more are pending.More.

Indiana seeks to become player in cargo flights

The state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" wants to become a preferred landing spot for cargo planes, but industry leaders say Indiana could have a tough time attracting flights from neighboring states because many airports are competing for the same business and freight companies are resistant to change.More.

Finish Line reports rise in quarterly earnings, sales

The Indianapolis-based retailer earned $34.3 million in its fiscal quarter, compared with $30.6 million a year ago. Revenue rose 2.7 percent, to $384.6 million.More.

Indiana incomes rose in 2010 despite jobless rate

A new federal report shows that Indiana residents' personal income grew last year at one of the fastest rates in the nation.More.

Indiana House leaders meet over Democratic boycott

The leader of the boycotting Indiana House Democrats returned to the Statehouse on Wednesday for what he called a "very positive" meeting with Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma.More.

Boycott reaches 30 days for Indiana House Democrats

A legislative stalemate in Indiana reached a political milestone on Tuesday as House Democrats stayed away from their jobs for a 30th consecutive day in what now ranks among the longest Statehouse boycotts in recent U.S. history.More.

Hunter leaves IUPUI to take coaching job at Georgia State

Coach Ron Hunter has left IUPUI after 17 seasons to take over at Georgia State University, a men’s basketball program that has struggled through most of its existence.More.

Healthy Indiana Plan expansion opposed by some

Indiana wants to use its public health savings account program for low-income adults to cover people who will become newly eligible for Medicaid under the federal health care law beginning in 2014.More.

Indiana Legislature moves on without boycotting Dems

House Speaker Brian Bosma directed Republican committee chairmen to hold meetings starting this week to discuss Senate bills, even though no official action or votes can be taken until Democrats return and provide the quorum required by the state constitution.More.

Sides ponder political fallout of Statehouse boycott

Both Democrats and Republicans claim the walkout by Indiana House Democrats is rallying support for their side, spurring new donations and rousing the party faithful.More.

Group begins work to save historic Wigwam gym

The Anderson School Board voted 6-1 this month to shutter the 9,000-seat Wigwam gym complex at the end of current school year as part of a wider budget-cutting plan that includes cutting 65 teachers' jobs.More.

School district eyes events, students for revenue

Franklin Community Schools officials say they don't want to be in the same situation they were last year, when the state forced the district to eliminate $3 million from its budget.More.

Wabash National adding 200 jobs at Indiana plant

Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. is adding 200 new jobs at its north-central Indiana plant to support a new contract to build bulk storage fluid tankers for another Indiana company.More.

Indiana House walkout brings talk of recall elections

The Republican speaker of the Indiana House said Wednesday that the ongoing walkout by Democratic legislators has stirred up interest in one day making such actions illegal or allowing voters to remove boycotters from office.More.

Forklift accident kills worker at Indianapolis plant

Indianapolis fire officials say a forklift operator was killed at Royal Food Products Inc. when a floor collapsed beneath the machine at the food manufacturing plant.More.

Subaru, Toyota curb output at Indiana plants

Two Japanese automakers are scaling back production at North American plants as they assess their ability to get parts from Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami.More.

Fox News hires former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh

The network announced Tuesday it had hired Bayh to offer commentary and analysis across Fox News' programming ahead of the 2012 elections.More.

Indiana Medicaid mental health list worries advocates

The state budget bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly would save about $7 million each year by creating a list of preferred mental health drugs and trying to win larger rebates from manufacturers.More.

Not guilty plea entered for secretary of state

A Hamilton County court magistrate has entered a not guilty plea for Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White, who was indicted last week on seven felony counts including voter fraud.More.

Retail sales up 1 percent in February

Shoppers snapped up new cars, clothing and electronics gadgets in February, pushing retail sales up for the eighth straight month.More.

Indiana closes monument for repairs

Indiana says it's closing the Soldiers' and Sailors monument in downtown Indianapolis until November for repairs.More.

Senate panel considers proposal to expand charters

The Senate Education Committee heard hours of testimony about the bill and details of a new study that found Indiana students who transferred to charter schools showed greater learning gains than their peers who stayed in traditional public schools.More.

GOP leaders consider ways to move on without Dems

Frustrated Republicans say they won't be bullied into changing their agenda, and Democrats showed no signs of backing down — with one lawmaker vowing to stay in Urbana, Ill., "until hell freezes over."More.

Notre Dame to end use of hydraulic lifts to film practice

The University of Notre Dame will install remote-controlled cameras as part of a safety push spurred by an October accident in which a student filmmaker was killed when a lift toppled.More.

Indiana House Democrats still refusing to work

An Indiana House Democrat threatened Monday to continue the caucus's ongoing boycott "as long as it takes" to get changes made to Republican-backed proposals, even if their absence shuts down state government.More.

Transition-to-teaching students find few jobs

An Indiana Department of Education report shows less than 40 percent of those who completed the transition-to-teaching programs in 2008-2009 were working in Indiana schools last year.More.

U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.9 percent

The unemployment rate has been falling for three months, down from 9.8 percent in November, marking the sharpest three-month decline since 1983.More.

Indiana House sets $250 daily fines for boycotters

Most House Democrats skipped Thursday's floor sessions, extending their stay at an Urbana, Ill., hotel to a 10th day and preventing action on the bills because too few members are present.More.

Unemployment aid requests fall to near 3-year low

Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 20,000, to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday. Applications are now at their lowest level since May 2008.More.

Partnership aims to help Midwest manufacturers

The Obama administration is creating a $4.5 million partnership between the private sector and government to help Midwest manufacturers access high-tech computing to speed up design cycles for future products.More.

Another pay TV battle as Dish, Lin spar over fees

Another battle over pay TV fees is coming down to the wire — this time over what Dish Network is paying TV station owner Lin TV Corp. to retransmit signals of 27 stations, including WISH-TV in Indianapolis.More.

Dow Chemical moves toward engineered corn patent

Dow Chemical Co.'s agricultural division said it has taken the next step toward gaining international patent rights for its new strain of genetically engineered corn that it says will help farmers battle a new strain of "super-weeds."More.

Key House Republican praises Obama housing plan

The Obama administration's plan to gradually dissolve ailing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and to shrink the government's role in the mortgage market drew praise from House Republicans on Tuesday.More.

Construction activity falls to near-decade low

The current pace of construction activity is just about half of the $1.5 trillion level that economists believe would signal a healthy construction sector.More.

Indiana House Democrats take boycott into second week

House Democrats say they won't return to the Statehouse unless Republicans give into their demands to change labor-related legislation.More.

Tax cut lifts incomes, but spending barely rises

Consumers increased spending 0.2 percent in January, the smallest gain since June, the Commerce Department reported Monday. Personal incomes jumped 1 percent, reflecting the 2 percentage point reduction from the Social Security tax cut.More.

Ballard encouraged by NFL labor negotiations

He believes NFL owners and players are making progress on a new collective bargaining agreement and that next year's Super Bowl will still be played at Lucas Oil Stadium.More.

Indy-based cooperative strikes oil at Terre Haute well

Indianapolis-based oil cooperative says it has made a "significant" oil find at a well site in western Indiana on property owned by the Hulman family.More.

Daniels signs jobless-fund bill that unions fought

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law Thursday a plan aimed at fixing Indiana's debt-ridden unemployment fund that labor unions had opposed because it will reduce jobless benefits for some people while softening business tax increases.More.

Indiana official out of job after 'live ammo' tweet

An Indiana deputy attorney general "is no longer employed" by the state after Mother Jones magazine reported he tweeted that police should use live ammunition against Wisconsin labor protesters, the attorney general's office said Wednesday.More.

Indiana Senate OKs contentious immigration bill

The Republican-ruled Senate voted 31-18 Tuesday for the bill, which contains penalties for businesses that hire illegal immigrants and allows police officers to ask someone for proof of immigration status if they have a reasonable suspicion the person is in the country illegally.More.

Former U.S. Rep. Ellsworth won't run for governor

The Democrat who lost to Dan Coats in November's U.S. Senate race says he won't run for any office in 2012. With recent announcements by other potential candidates, the field is beginning to shake out.More.

Regulators plan more hearings on Duke plant costs

Indiana utility regulators will hold two additional field hearings to take public comment on Duke Energy's request to pass along to ratepayers the $2.9 billion cost of a coal-gasification plant being built near Edwardsport in southwestern Indiana.More.

GOP senators leery of Indiana immigration crackdown

A bill aimed at having an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration in Indiana is on its way to the state Senate, but some Republican senators expressed concerns Thursday about the ramifications for law enforcement and taxpayers.More.

UPDATE: GOP budget includes big shift in school funding

Individual school districts could see major shifts in funding but overall education funding would remain at current levels under a state budget plan presented Thursday by Republicans who control the Indiana House.More.

Indiana panel backs private school voucher bill

A contentious proposal to use taxpayer money to help Indiana parents send their children to private schools cleared its first legislative hurdle Wednesday.More.

Butler hires ex-IU coach Lynch as assistant AD

Butler has hired former Indiana University football coach Bill Lynch as associate athletic director for development.More.

Universities, refugees fuel Indiana's Asian growth

That growth has been concentrated in five counties that account for nearly 60 percent of the state's Asian population. Those counties are Allen, Hamilton, Marion, Monroe and TippecanoeMore.

UPDATE: Borders files bankruptcy, to close 2 area stores

Borders will close its downtown-Indianapolis and Carmel stores as part of its plan to shutter about 30 percent of its stores nationally.More.

GOP-led panel tweaks Daniels' school voucher bill

Fewer families would qualify for private school vouchers under changes Republican lawmakers have made to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' controversial proposal.More.

Union protests at Statehouse on GOP proposals

The future of the bill drawing the strongest ire of the union members remained uncertain as a Republican committee chairman said a decision had not been made on whether so-called right-to-work legislation would be considered this session.More.

Senate committee passes sentencing-reform bill

An Indiana Senate committee has passed a plan that would keep violent felons in prison longer and reduce punishments for many thefts and drug crimes.More.

New York Stock Exchange parent to be acquired

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange says it has agreed to combine with the operator of the Frankfurt stock exchange, Deutsche Boerse.More.

Bill would send taxpayer cash to private schools

Indiana lawmakers will start the debate Tuesday on the most controversial plank of Gov. Mitch Daniels' sweeping education platform: a plan to use taxpayer money to help parents send their children to private schoolsMore.

Former Colts player charged in $1M theft case

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter, whose NFL career was derailed by a gambling addiction, was charged Monday with stealing more than $1 million from a 68-year-old woman in suburban Columbus, Ohio.More.

Governor keeping quiet on Indiana immigration bill

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels isn't saying how he feels about a proposal moving in the Legislature that would require police officers in the state to enforce federal immigration laws.More.

Push to make schools start after Labor Day fails

A proposal to not allow Indiana's public schools to start the academic year before Labor Day has failed in the General Assembly.More.

Lilly names new head of cancer drug business

Eli Lilly and Co. on Friday named company insider Sue Mahony as president of its cancer drug business.More.

Indiana Senate panel advances nuclear incentive bill

A bill that would allow Indiana's utilities to quickly pass onto their customers some of the costs of planning nuclear power plants is advancing in the General Assembly.More.

Keystone Towers heading toward demolition, city says

An Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development official says the city has plans to tear down the abandoned 15-story Keystone Towers complex at Allisonville Road and Fall Creek Parkway and seek proposals for redevelopment.More.

Lawmakers start work on teacher merit pay bill

Indiana lawmakers have started work on one of the more controversial aspects of Gov. Mitch Daniels' sweeping education agenda: a plan to tie teacher pay to student performance.More.

Panel backs Indiana immigration crackdown bill

An Indiana Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday night that its sponsor says would lead to an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration in the state.More.

Anderson superintendent proposes closing Wigwam

The Wigwam at Anderson High School is the second-largest high school gymnasium in the world, second only to the Fieldhouse in New Castle.More.

House passes bill to expand charter schools

The House approved the proposal Tuesday on a 59-37 mostly party-line vote following hours of debate. Republicans say the bill would mean more options for families, while Democrats contend that it will erode funding for traditional schools.More.

Job openings fall for second straight month

Employers posted fewer job openings in December, the second straight month of declines. That's a sign hiring is still weak even as the economy is gaining strength.More.

Indiana House budget leader expects plan next week

The House Ways and Means Committee began taking public testimony Monday about the two-year state budget plan after four weeks of hearings with state agencies and universities.More.

Bill would limit school referendum campaigns

State Rep. Cindy Noe, R-Indianapolis, wants to stop schools from using public money and bar school employees from campaigning for referendums that would raise property taxes.More.

Indiana lawmaker pushes Sunday sales of alcohol, cars

Indiana shoppers would be able to buy a six-pack of beer or a new car on Sundays if state Sen. Phil Boots is successful in rolling back two of the few remaining blue laws still in effect in Indiana.More.

Bill would expand powers of campus police officers

Police officers at Indiana colleges and universities could have the same authority as city and county officers under a bill introduced in the General Assembly.More.

Indiana plans Reagan celebration at Statehouse

The Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Indiana Statehouse. The celebration is part of events nationwide celebrating Reagan's life.More.

Purdue poised to cancel coal-fired power plant

Purdue University is moving to call off plans for a new coal-fired power unit that had been strongly opposed by environmental activists.More.

Dow Agro's quarterly sales, profit climb

Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences on Thursday reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $1.3 billion, up 19 percent from the prior-year period.More.

Indiana OKs 26-percent Indianapolis water increase

Regulators have approved a 26-percent rate increase for Indianapolis water customers, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced Wednesday, less than the 33.4-percent increase requested.More.

Indiana Legislature called off again because of storm

Leaders of the House and Senate both postponed committee meetings that were scheduled at the Statehouse for Wednesday after doing the same on Tuesday.More.

Indiana watchdogs seek probe of Duke Energy plant

Consumer advocates are calling for Indiana regulators to appoint an independent investigator to look into whether Duke Energy Corp. used undue influence to win state approval for a nearly $3 billion coal-gasification plant.More.

Indiana House, Senate cancel work due to ice storm

The Indiana House and Senate have cancelled plans to work Tuesday because of the ice storm that's sweeping across central Indiana.More.

Florida judge strikes down health care overhaul

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Obama administration's health care overhaul is unconstitutional, siding with 26 states, including Indiana, that sued to block it.More.

Former Sen. Bayh joining Washington, D.C., law firm

The firm of McGuireWoods announced Monday that former Sen. Evan Bayh would be a partner and strategic advisor to domestic and international clients on public policy matters.More.

English-language bill advancing despite questions

An Indiana proposal to require that state documents be issued only in English is raising philosophical and practical questions from lawmakers trying to navigate the tricky territory of immigration politics.More.

Senate to consider ban of texting while driving

Previous attempts to ban texting while driving have cleared the House but met resistance from conservative leaders in the Senate. It will get a hearing this year, Sen. David Long said.More.

Sony moving 150 jobs to Terre Haute plant

A plant closing in New Jersey will result in 150 jobs moving to Sony DADC's factory in Terre Haute.More.

Cummins sells exhaust business to Global Tube

Cummins Inc. will sell its exhaust business, which includes several plants in Wisconsin, to Global Tube, a portfolio company of the Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners.More.

Illinois governor responds as states try to poach jobs

Gov. Pat Quinn has a message for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and officials from other states trying to lure jobs from Illinois: Back off.More.

State lawmakers to take on unemployment insurance

Businesses with a history of laying off employees would pay more in unemployment insurance costs, and workers in industries where layoffs occur regularly would receive lower benefits under a bill Indiana lawmakers are preparing to take up.More.

Statewide smoking ban bill clears House committee

The Indiana House Public Health Committee voted 9-3 to endorse the bill prohibiting smoking in public places and indoor work sites—after it exempted casinos and pari-mutuel horse tracks from the ban.More.

Man gets 3 years in cemetery scheme

Mark Singer, who was convicted of scheming to steal as much as $27 million set aside to maintain the graves of people who had paid in advance for their funerals, has been sentenced to three years in prison.More.

Daniels' budget proposal wouldn't cut hearing aids

State budget director Adam Horst said he misspoke when he told the State Budget Committee last week that Daniels&' proposal would eliminate Medicaid coverage for hearing aids.More.

Irsay ready to begin negotiations on Manning deal

Peyton Manning is expected to get a pay raise next season. Oft-injured safety Bob Sanders may have to take a pay cut, and longtime Colts running backs coach Gene Huey is looking for a new job.More.

Indiana House panel head expects few budget changes

The chairman of the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee says he expects the panel to make at most modest changes to Gov. Mitch Daniels' state budget proposalMore.

Obama considers shedding rules that hurt job growth

The president planned to sign an executive order Tuesday telling federal agencies to look for rules that place an unreasonable burden on businesses.More.

Indiana senator set to propose lower corporate tax

Republican Sen. Brandt Hershman of Lafayette, who chairs the Senate Tax Committee, says Indiana's corporate income tax is seen as a hindrance to job creation.More.

Reports say Indiana townships inefficient

New investigations reported in Indiana newspapers say there are widespread patterns of inefficiency in the government of the state's 1,008 townships.More.

Indiana businessman agrees to $3M fraud settlement

Indiana businessman Lowell Hancher has agreed to pay $3 million and never run a public company again to settle allegations by regulators that he carried out three separate fraud schemes over 5 years.More.

Indiana chief justice endorses sentencing changes

A report suggests allowing judges to sentence people convicted of lesser felonies to community corrections, which would help free up prison space for the state's worst offenders and potentially saving more than $1 billion that would otherwise go toward building new prisons.More.

Casinos to escape smoking ban proposal

An estimate from a nonpartisan agency showed a statewide smoking ban that includes casinos could cost Indiana more than $180 million in lost gambling tax revenue.More.

Emmert has full plate at his first NCAA convention

Mark Emmert would like to get tougher on rule-breakers and plans to expand the push for academic reforms started by the late Myles Brand.More.

Bill would lift ban on booze at Indiana State Fair

Republican Rep. Robert Cherry of Greenfield says alcohol sales could provide needed revenue to the State Fair and allow the event to showcase Indiana wine and beer.More.

Bill would let Indiana pharmacies collect old meds

A bill authored by Republican Rep. Kevin Mahan of Hartford City would revise state law so that pharmacies could accept unused prescription drugs from customers and dispose of them securely and safely.More.

Closed dental company working to transfer patients

Citing cash-flow problems, Allcare Dental and Dentures shut down operations in 14 states, including Indiana, last week.More.

Lawmaker wants homeowners to pay for pond safety

An Indiana lawmaker worried about the dangers posed by retention ponds wants nearby homeowners to foot the bill of erecting safety barriers such as guardrails.More.

New Indiana members of Congress settle in to roles

Four new Republicans began representing the state in the U.S. House on Wednesday as the 112th Congress began.More.

Spending data show strong December sales

Americans spent more on clothes, shoes, luxury goods and electronics in December than a year earlier, according to data released Wednesday.More.

Schools chief, union head recruit mentors for children

State school superintendent Tony Bennett, a Republican, and the leader of Indiana's largest teachers union made a rare joint appearance Tuesday to promote a mentoring program.More.

Group plans ad campaign to back school choice

The Foundation for Educational Choice, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit, expects to spend $400,000 to $500,000 on the advertising campaign in IndianaMore.

Indiana lawmakers to face more tough budget decisions

When lawmakers open their new session Wednesday, they won't have some of the advantages they had during the last budget-writing debate in 2009. This time around, there will be no $1 billion in federal stimulus money to keep the budget afloat.More.

Embattled prosecutor Brizzi plans new business

Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said he plans a new business in reputation management. He will also work as an attorney from offices in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.More.

U.S. unemployment benefit applications drop sharply

Applications dropped by 34,000, to 388,000, the lowest number since the week of July 12, 2008. The level of applications has either fallen or remained unchanged in five of the past six weeks.More.

Indiana prisons chief heading to Florida

Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott, who takes office on Jan. 4, on Tuesday named Indiana corrections chief Ed Buss to run Florida's massive prison system.More.

Many big companies are hiring, just not in the United States

American companies have created 1.4 million jobs overseas this year, compared with less than 1 million in the U.S.More.

Santa feeling stays with shoppers after Christmas

People hit the stores after Christmas to buy, indulging the rediscovered retail appetite that may have made 2010's holiday shopping season the biggest ever.More.

Analysts: Simon unlikely to buy Capital Shopping

Simon Property Group Inc. is unlikely to buy Capital Shopping Centres Group Plc because it will take too long for rents to rise enough to justify a price its U.K. counterpart would accept, according to Barclays Capital real estate analysts.More.

IU locating art and design center in Columbus

IU President Michael McRobbie says the school wanted to locate the center in Columbus to take advantage of the Indiana city's unique architecture and commitment to the arts.More.

Toxic chemical releases decrease 18 percent in Indiana

The 2009 Toxics Release Inventory released Thursday shows releases of toxic chemicals to the environment by companies in Indiana decreased by 20.6 million pounds, or 18 percent.More.

U.S. home construction up after two months of declines

Locally, building permits were up 17 percent in the nine-county area, from 222 in November 2009 to 259 in November 2010.More.

Daniels endorses findings of criminal code review

Sweeping changes proposed for Indiana's criminal sentencing system won the endorsement Wednesday of Gov. Mitch Daniels, who said that if lawmakers enact the changes they would hold down the state's ballooning prison population and save taxpayer money.More.

Indiana GOP chairman stepping down after 5 years

Indiana Republican Party Chairman Murray Clark announced his decision Wednesday, saying it was time to turn over the party leadership.More.

GM considering Fort Wayne plant for $230M upgrade

General Motors is considering $230 million in upgrades to its truck assembly plant near Fort Wayne.More.

Bayh says he will not run for governor in 2012

Many Indiana Democrats had hoped a Bayh candidacy for governor could begin reversing a string of setbacks for their party.More.

TJX closing A.J. Wright brand, cutting 4,400 jobs

Indianapolis has four A.J. Wright stores that are slated for conversions rather than closures.More.

Jobless claims fall near lowest level of year

In November, the economy added just 39,000 net jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent. Many economists predict December will be a stronger month for hiring.More.

Governor's education agenda includes vouchers

Gov. Mitch Daniels and State Superintendent Tony Bennett pitched their ideas Wednesday to Indiana's Education Roundtable, a group of education and business leaders.More.

Indiana cattle firm may face involuntary bankruptcy

An Indiana firm under federal investigation for passing bad checks for cattle purchases could find itself forced into bankruptcy proceedings if a judge grants a motion filed by some of those owed money.More.

Indiana church financier gets 54 years for Ponzi scheme

A judge sentenced 66-year-old Vaughn Reeves to 54 years in prison during a court hearing Tuesday in Sullivan. A jury convicted him in October on nine counts of securities fraud.More.

Nursing home firm to pay $376K in Medicaid case

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says a nursing home company will pay $376,000 to the state and federal governments over accusations that it submitted ineligible bills to Medicaid.More.

Factory orders sink for first time since June

Factory orders declined 0.9 percent in October, the Commerce Department reported Friday. It was the first setback since June and the biggest decline since a 1.8-percent fall in May.More.

Jobless rate rises to 9.8 percent as U.S. job growth slows

With hiring so weak, the unemployment rate rose from 9.6 percent to 9.8 percent. The jobless rate has now topped 9 percent for 19 straight months, the longest stretch on record.More.

USA, Indianapolis lose out on 2022 World Cup

Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer's showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.More.

Rising Medicaid costs for Indiana mean service cuts likely

Indiana lawmakers likely will cut some Medicaid-provided services in the upcoming legislative session after learning Wednesday that the state's share of government health insurance program costs will balloon by $1.1 billion over the next two years unless checked.More.

State memo: Schools won't see more budget cuts

Memo from Superintendent Tony Bennett to district administrators says there are "no current plans for reductions"More.

Coaching search gives Hoosiers uncertain future

The new coach, whomever it is, will become the school's sixth since 1996 — more than any other Big Ten school. He will take over a team that has only three Big Ten wins over the past three years and just ended a 12-game losing streak against conference foes and a 15-game losing skid against league opponents away from Bloomington.More.

Indiana voter turnout up nearly 4 percent from 2006

Figures released Monday by the Indiana secretary of state's office show that about 1.79 million Hoosiers cast ballots for the Nov. 2 election.More.

Indiana resists call for renewable energy mandates

The state is one of only 14 nationwide without a renewable energy standard, according to the Pew Center of Global Climate Change.More.

Electric car maker starts production at Elkhart plant

Think North America has started work on two-seat electric cars at its northern Indiana facility and expects the first ones to be finished in the coming days.More.

Jobless claims drop sharply

A Labor Department analyst said weekly claims are volatile during the week between the Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving holidays. A key question is whether claims will remain this low in future weeks.More.

Chrysler to invest $843 million in Kokomo plants

The investment was announced just ahead of appearances Tuesday by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at a Chrysler transmission plant.More.

Anthem, critics face off over rate-hike request

Anthem, a subsidiary of Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc., is seeking a 19.9-percent raise for 48,000 individual policy holders in Connecticut, citing escalating health care costs.More.

South Bend to lose 250 jobs with Bosch closing

Auto parts maker says it will close its South Bend facilities by the end of 2011 and will offer about 170 of the 250 employees who work there jobs in other states.More.

Indiana environmental activists to push bipartisan agenda

Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, said the new Legislature will make it more challenging to sell environmental initiatives mainly because there are more than two dozen freshmen lawmakers he and others will have to court.More.

IU dance marathon raises $1.6M for hospital

A 36-hour dance marathon raised about $1.6 million for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis over the weekend.More.

Indiana farmers expected to enjoy near-record income

Many Indiana farmers who had been worrying about a late summer drought are now looking forward to some extra spending money thanks to high grain prices.More.

Poll: Daniels little known among potential GOP candidates

Sarah Palin is the most polarizing of the potential 2012 Republican presidential candidates, while Mitch Daniels is one of the least recognized, a new survey finds.More.

Simon rival General Growth exits Chapter 11

General Growth exits bankruptcy with more than 183 regional malls in 43 states — a retail portfolio second only to Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., which failed in its bid to scoop up its rival earlier this year.More.

Arson ruled out in $7M fire at airport hangar

The Indianapolis Airport Authority leases the hangar to ComLux Aviation Services, which uses it to maintain and refurbish business aircraft.More.

Duke fires Indiana chief, lawyer after ethics flap

Duke Energy Corp. has fired the president of its Indiana operations and a staff attorney following an ethics flap over its dealings with state utility regulators.More.

Indiana firm pays W. Virginia $175,000 in consumer case

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw said Monday that the money will be used to compensate customers of Indianapolis-based Preferred Financial Solutions Inc., doing business as CCR Now or Credit Card Relief Now.More.

Fire causes $7M in damage to Indianapolis plane site

A fire has swept through an airport hangar in Indianapolis, causing $7 million in damage to the building and an unknown amount of damage to five planes inside.More.

Indianapolis Super Bowl project gets $1M boost

The grant from JPMorgan Chase Foundation clears the way for construction of the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center.More.

Daniels: No word on White House run until April

Republican Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says politicians thinking about the next election in 2012 should "stifle" themselves for a while.More.

Election turnout up only slightly this year

Slightly more Indiana voters cast ballots in this year's midterm election than in the last one four years ago despite predictions of a much bigger turnout.More.

Indiana's GOP leaders want school changes

The school plan that House Republicans presented during the campaign calls for giving parents more options, holding teachers accountable and putting more education dollars in classrooms rather than administration.More.

Pence to step down as No. 3 House GOP leader

Indiana Rep. Mike Pence alluded to a potential presidential bid in a statement he issued to his colleagues announcing he will step down as GOP conference chairman.More.

GOP takes 2 Indiana congressional seats from Dems

Republicans defeated Democratic Rep. Baron Hill and captured another seat Tuesday that the party had targeted as part of its effort to win control of the U.S. House, but Rep. Joe Donnelly prevented a GOP sweep of Indiana's three swing districts.More.

GOP retains control of Indiana statewide offices

Republican Charlie White overcame allegations of voter fraud to become Indiana's next chief election officer, and Republican incumbents held onto their jobs as auditor and treasurer.More.

Indiana voters OK property tax cap amendment

Indiana voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will make property tax limits more permanent.More.

GOP off to fast start in midterm election

Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and powered to leads in 10 House districts currently held by Democrats in midterm elections Tuesday night, early fruits of a drive to break the Democrats' grip on power in Congress.More.

Stutzman wins 3rd District

Marlin Stutzman has kept northeastern Indiana's 3rd District in the Republican column by winning election to its congressional seat.More.

UPDATE: Coats returns to U.S. Senate from Indiana

Coats defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris on Tuesday in the race to succeed Democrat Evan Bayh. The GOP counted on a Coats victory to help the party win the 10 seats it needs to gain control of the Senate.More.

GOP's Burton wins 15th term in Indiana's 5th District

Republican Rep. Dan Burton will continue his reign as Indiana's longest-serving congressman after winning election to his 15th term.More.

Indiana voters deciding outcome of big GOP push

Indiana voters headed to the polls Tuesday amid Republican hopes for big gains in the state's congressional delegation and Legislature, but it wasn't immediately clear whether voters were turning out in the numbers the party had hoped for.More.

Colts have new contract proposal for Manning

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Peyton Manning during the team's off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season.More.

Voters expected to OK property-tax cap amendment

A recent poll found that more than 60 percent of likely voters support the proposed constitutional amendment, and some of the measure's biggest opponents have given up the fight.More.

Indiana's life sciences industry sees trouble ahead

Indiana's life sciences industry has weathered the recession relatively well, but Eli Lilly's struggles and tight capital markets could threaten the future.More.

U.S. economy grew anemically in third quarter

The government reported Friday morning that the economy expanded at a 2-percent annual rate in the July-September quarter. It marked a slight improvement from the feeble 1.7-percent growth in the April-June quarter.More.

U.S. attorneys, FBI to watch for voter fraud, abuses

The FBI also will have special agents available to receive allegations of election fraud or discrimination.More.

New estimate drops health plan's cost to Indiana

A new estimate has lowered the expected cost of the federal health care overhaul to Indiana's state government to perhaps $2.6 billion over the next decade.More.

NCAA tackles agents issue, looks to new sanctions

Several groups are working with the NCAA to find new ways to enforce rules prohibiting improper agent-related benefits for student-athletes, including possible post-NCAA financial penalties that reach into a player's potential NFL career.More.

Recovery from Schrenker likely to be only 7 percent

A report by the receiver appointed to document Marcus Schrenker's assets says he just doesn't have enough money to repay investors more than that.More.

Post office still seeking rate hike for 2011

The U.S. Postal Service had asked for a 2-cent increase in the current 44-cent price for First Class stamps starting in January, but was denied by regulators. It plans to appeal.More.

Indiana agency paying law firm $5.25M to sue IBM

Barnes & Thornburg of Indianapolis was hired despite several conflicts of interest arising from the fact that it also represents former IBM partners involved in the welfare deal.More.

Indiana commerce agency, Purdue plan California office

Officials say the Silicon Valley office will focus on attracting California companies to move to Indiana and to sell venture capitalists on ideas and research generated by Purdue faculty and entrepreneurs.More.

FSSA secretary gets green light to take new job

Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Anne Murphy can take a private-sector job helping a hospital network cope with the federal health care overhaul she opposed as a public official, the state ethics commission said Thursday.More.

Schools, state argue in court over funding formula

Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Schools and Middlebury Community Schools sued the state in February, claiming its school funding formula unfairly penalizes growing districts.More.

Biomet sales rise, but slower than expected

Biomet's quarterly results are considered an indicator on the state of the orthopedic device industry because it reports results before most of its competitors.More.

WellPoint, other insurers' stock buybacks concern investors

Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. and competing U.S. health insurers approved $10 billion in stock repurchases in the past year, a concern to investors who say buybacks failed to increase share prices and who want more spent on dividends.More.

Schrenker sentenced to 10 years for securities fraud

Hamilton Superior Court Judge Steven Nation sentenced Marcus Schrenker to 10 years in prison, ignoring Schrenker's claims that a lighter sentence would give him enough time to make things right.More.

Indiana BMV chief arrested on indecency charge

Andrew J. Miller, 40, of Carmel, was arrested on a charge of public indecency about 1:30 p.m. at Claypool Court, a retail and hotel center near the Circle Centre mall, authorities said.More.

Ivy Tech trying to make transfer process smoother

Indianapolis-based Ivy Tech said it has assigned "transfer advocates" at each of the community college's 14 regions around the state.More.

Local school district gets $12M magnet school grant

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Schools is the only school system in Indiana and one of just 36 nationwide receiving the grants from the U.S. Department of Education.More.

Plans for moving Greenwood airport put on hold

A slump in business travel has left the Greenwood Municipal Airport unable to attract the additional jet traffic it needs to have a chance at federal money for an expansion project.More.

Indiana pumpkin patches, orchards see visitors swell

Attractions like apple orchards and corn mazes are reporting bigger crowds this year, especially with cooler temperatures and dry weather.More.

Drugmakers’ ‘doughnut hole’ deal to shave sales

Drugmakers including Pfizer Inc., AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Eli Lilly and Co. may provide more than $2 billion in drug discounts to senior citizens next year under a deal pharmaceutical companies made with the White House.More.

Indiana Supreme Court rulings uphold casino rights

The court issued a pair of split rulings bolstering the rights of casinos by ruling against a woman who said a riverboat preyed on her gambling addiction and a card counter who sued for the right to play blackjack.More.

Insurers ordered to appear at Frankfort hearing

Major health insurers, including Indianapolis-based Anthem, are being ordered to a hearing to explain why they are eliminating child-only policies.More.

Smart gets his first shot as NBA head coach

Hoosier basketball legend Keith Smart was appointed by the Golden State Warriors to replace Don Nelson, the head coach with the most victories in NBA history.More.

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines would bump Delta Air Lines from top carrier spot at Indianapolis International Airport when it acquires Orlando-based-based AirTran in a deal announced Monday. Southwest/AirTran would have about 33 percent of the Indianapolis market, airport officials said.More.

INDOT lays off 30 employees in budget move

Gov. Mitch Daniels said the layoffs were "one of the very, very few involuntary reductions" that Indiana government has had to make to cut spending.More.

Durable goods rise outside volatile transportation

The overall demand for durable goods fell 1.3 percent in August, the Commerce Department said Friday. But that was pulled down by a significant drop in orders for aircraft.More.

Family sues Indiana college over teen's alcohol death

The parents of Johnny Smith of Tucson, Ariz., filed the wrongful death lawsuit in a Montgomery County court against Wabash College. Smith was found dead at the Delta Tau Delta house in October 2008More.

Finish Line's second-quarter profit jumps to $16.8M

Indianapolis-based The Finish Line Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose as it rebounded from a messy quarter a year earlier after the athletic shoe retailer sold its unsuccessful Man Alive hip-hop stores.More.

Turner gets digital rights to NCAA championships

The deal includes management of NCAA.com, the primary web site for all 88 NCAA tournaments and other services.More.

Indiana corn coming in sooner, faster, better in 2010

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service says farmers harvested 27 percent of their corn by Sunday, compared with none by this time last year and an average of 6 percent over the past five years.More.

Indianapolis schools continue big enrollment drop

Indianapolis Public Schools lost more than 900 students from last school year, putting it within 800 students of falling behind Fort Wayne's school district as the state's largest.More.

Daniels picks Boone County judge for Supreme Court

Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Boone Circuit Court Judge Steven David to the Indiana Supreme Court.More.

Republicans: Force state to live within means

House Minority Leader Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, said the state's next two-year budget doesn't have to be "honestly balanced," meaning the state could spend more than it takes in by dipping into reserves if the economy continues to sag.More.

Defendant pleads guilty in $880M fraud case

A Florida man with ties to the founder of Indianapolis-based Williams Realty Group pleaded guilty Wednesday to running a multistate Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say left investors with up to $100 million in losses.More.

Factory production creeps up again

Production at U.S. factories grew in August for the 12th time in 14 months, but at a slower rate than earlier this year.More.

Court delays hearing on Indiana school funding lawsuit

Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Schools and Middlebury Community Schools sued the state in February, claiming the school funding formula unfairly penalizes growing districts.More.

USA Track & Field fires CEO

Chief operating officer Mike McNees will assume leadership duties of the Indianapolis-based USA Track & Field while the board begins its search to replace Doug Logan.More.

Big Ten Network going great guns

In three years, the Big Ten Network has become a model for—and some might say the envy of —big-time college sports around the country. It's forecasting $272.9 million in revenue and a 36-percent profit in 2012.More.

New filings for jobless benefits fall to two-month low

Even with latest decline, new filings for jobless benefits are still much higher than they would be if the economy is healthy.More.

Auto parts workers hope vote will save jobs

Continental Structural Plastics said last month it would close an Ohio plant, and spend about $9 million on upgrades to a factory in Indiana where it will have up to 350 workers by 2012.More.

Indiana casino commission: Staffer hid complaints

The commission found the misconduct after an internal review about why 56 of 154 complaints made against the casinos during 2009 had gone unanswered.More.

Indiana farm income expected to jump 20 percent

Indiana farmers can thank weather problems around the world and a recession at home for an expected jump in their income this year.More.

Indiana to get share of Botox settlement

Botox maker Allergan Inc. said it would pay $600 million to settle a years-long federal investigation into its marketing of the drug. Indiana will get $636,000 of that money.More.

Logistics firm plans 100-plus jobs in Greenwood

Caterpillar Logistics will lease at least half of a 668,000-square-foot warehouse that has been empty since it was built four years ago.More.

New Jersey fines Carmel company over dangerous toy

Indiana Novelty International, which does business as Kipp Brothers, was ordered to pay a $54,300 fine and reimburse the state's investigative costs.More.

Ex-Dow Agro scientist's espionage indictment unsealed

A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday in Indianapolis charged 45-year-old Ke-xue "John" Huang with theft and attempted theft of trade secrets to benefit a foreign government.More.

Simon sees improving retail conditions, analyst says

Simon Property Group Inc. said retailers leasing space in its malls have managed to weather the economic downturn and are already eyeing recovery plans for when the economy improves.More.

Simon Property wraps up $2.3B outlet mall acquisition

Under the terms of the deal, Simon paid about $700 million for the owners' interests in Baltimore-based Prime Outlets and assumed $1.55 billion of Prime's debt and preferred stock.More.

Delphi plans Kokomo lab as part of $25M project

The new engineering lab and a smaller utility building will help consolidate all of Delphi's 1,400 employees in Kokomo.More.

MotoGP attendance slips

A total of 136,184 spectators attended the three days of action at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More.

New enforcement rules worry environmental activists

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management's top attorney asked agency staff to change how they cite companies for violating the state's water pollution law.More.

Indiana governor seeks more federal stimulus money

Daniels has publicly railed against the newly approved $26 billion stimulus package, but his office said Friday that applications had been submitted for about $200 million toward Medicaid and about $200 million for education.More.

Dean named for planned osteopathic school at Marian

Marian University in Indianapolis has named the founding dean of an Atlanta-area medical school to head up the school for osteopathic doctors it plans to open in 2012.More.

California OKs Anthem rate hike after controversy

The California Department of Insurance said Wednesday it approved a rate increase averaging about 14 percent for Anthem Blue Cross customers. The department also OK'd a nearly 19-percent increase for Blue Shield of California.More.

Diabetes research pioneer Kirtley dies at 96

Diabetics who control their disease with pills instead of frequent insulin injections can thank Dr. William R. Kirtley, a groundbreaking Eli Lilly researcher.More.

Durable goods orders tick up, but business spending slides

Without the volatile transportation sector, orders dropped 3.8 percent—the steepest decline since January. Businesses spent less on equipment and machines. Orders for capital goods fell 8 percent.More.

Purdue University staff could get early-retirement offer

A university committee said an early-retirement offer could reduce salary and benefit costs, and eliminate the need for layoffs.More.

Indiana State Fair ends with slightly smaller crowd

The Indiana State Fair has wrapped up a 17-day run during which officials say it drew 952,020 visitors.More.

Indiana University board approves pay-raise plan

The plan raises pay an average of 3 percent for most of the school's 17,000 employees.More.

Music for All summer camp moving to Ball State

The Music for All Summer Symposium will bring about 1,600 students and teachers to campus June 18-25, 2011. Ball State is to host the camp at least through 2015.More.

Nearly 7,000 Indiana homes weatherized with federal money

Indiana is now the 18th state to complete 30 percent of its goal, by retrofitting about 20,000 homes to make them more energy efficient.More.

UAW halts vote on giveback deal at Indy GM plant

UAW Local 23 bargaining chairman Gregory Clark says members won't vote on the proposed contract, which would cut base wages from $29 per hour to $15.50.More.

Lawmaker wants Durham donations returned

State Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis said Thursday that contributions of more than $800,000 by Indianapolis businessman Timothy Durham should be sent to a bankruptcy trustee for Ohio investment firm Fair Finance Co., which was forced into bankruptcy earlier this year.More.

Fish sculpture poached from iconic IU fountain

A bronze fish that is part of the Bloomington campus's Showalter Fountain is missing just a year after it was replaced following an absence of more than 20 years.More.

Simon mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons

The partnership between Simon Property Group and technology company Shopkick Inc. is a big step in realizing retailers' long-held dream of using cell phones to beam ads and coupons to people passing by.More.

Auto parts plant leaving Ohio for Indiana, may employ 350

Continental Structural Plastics expects to spend at least $9.1 million on upgrades to the Huntington factory and perhaps have 350 workers working there by 2012.More.

Lawsuit claims builder broke handicapped rights

The suit against SC Bodner Co. says 16 Bodner properties in eight states violate the Fair Housing Act.More.

Daniels: Stimulus should focus on companies, not states

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he opposes more stimulus such as aid to states to keep teachers hired and to expand credit to small business, while favoring incentives to revive private hiring and investment.More.

Stocks retreat after disappointing jobs report

The disappointing jobs data magnifies worries that slowing growth could end up leading the country back into recession during the second half of the year.More.

Indiana state revenue falls short of projections again

The State Budget Agency reported Wednesday that Indiana collected $917 million in July, $15 million below the most recent revenue projections.More.

Indiana Downs cancels horse races after complaints

The Shelbyville track's final race on Monday was canceled after a horse pulled up lame and was later euthanized. The track canceled its full card of Tuesday races.More.

Trustee: Durham used Fair funds for gambling, donations

The bankruptcy trustee said Durham spent $2.8 million on gambling and resorts, $3.3 million on interior decorating and $14 million on real estate.More.

WellPoint, peers focus on health reform rules, campaign

WellPoint Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc. and three other health insurers, criticized by Democrats during the health care reform debate, are seeking to influence how the new law will be implemented, and possibly change it, by campaigning for supportive congressional candidates.More.

Indianapolis making contingency plan for Super Bowl

NFL officials and the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee have a contingency plan if a work stoppage postpones the 2012 Super Bowl.More.

Candidates for Indiana Supreme Court narrowed to three

One of the finalists, Marion Superior Court Judge Robyn Moberly, would be the first woman on the state's highest court since 1999.More.

Investors fear insurers' rosy outlook will boost regulators' scrutiny

Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. became the third U.S. health insurer this month to increase its 2010 profit forecast, stirring investor concern that state and federal regulators may increase scrutiny of industry pricing.More.

Declining attendance forcing Speedway to make changes

Three days after witnessing the smallest Brickyard 400 crowd in the race's 17-year history, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus said he intends to cut ticket prices for about 75 percent of fans at next year's race.More.

Feds: Texas pastor misused loan for Indiana church

A Houston minister accused of using money borrowed to build a new church to buy a mink coat and a Mercedes Benz missed his initial hearing in Indianapolis on Tuesday.More.

Pennsylvania, Indiana top Nevada in gambling taxes

Pennsylvania's tax revenue from commercial casinos approached $1.1 billion in the fiscal year that ended June 30. Indiana was second with $878 million and Nevada third with $831 million.More.

Small business lending measure clears filibuster

Community banks may soon be able tap a $30 billion government fund to help them increase lending to small businesses.More.

Elevated jobless claims point to weak labor market

The sharp increase comes after claims fell steeply two weeks ago to their lowest level since August 2008. But much of that drop was driven by temporary seasonal factors and not an improving job market.More.

Indiana: IBM welfare intake work flawed from start

The state is suing IBM for more than $1.3 billion, claiming the company breached one of the biggest outsourcing deals in state history. IBM wants Indiana to pay $52.8 million it says it's owed in deferred payments and equipment costs.More.

Indiana accused of cutting aid to food stamp users

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration attorneys do not believe federal law was broken when officials balanced food stamp payments against a state-run supplemental aid program.More.

Steel Dynamics profit up, but misses analysts' estimates

Net income was $49.2 million, compared with a net loss of $16 million a year earlier, the Fort Wayne-based steelmaker said Monday in a statement.More.

Carmel law firm settles consumer claims in Vermont

Mossler Law Firm of Carmel agreed to cease all business in Vermont, refund about $79,500 in fees paid by Vermont residents and pay $60,000 in civil penalties.More.

Indiana Medicaid chief: Feds leave states in dark

Indiana and other states face a struggle as they grapple with putting the health care changes into place in a relatively short span of time while they also contend with the economic downtown and strained state budgets.More.

Dallara plans $7M facility in Speedway for IndyCar

The racing company's only operations outside of Italy could create more than 80 new jobs in the Indianapolis area.More.

Ruling on Visteon retiree benefits overturned

In overturning two lower court decisions, a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia unanimously agreed with attorneys representing some 2,100 retirees from two Visteon manufacturing plants in Indiana.More.

Attorney general says schools can't charge bus riders

The opinion presents a complication for districts like Franklin Township Schools on the south side of Indianapolis, which had been counting on charging a bus fee of about $75 per rider beginning this fall.More.

Herff Jones closing plant in eastern Pennsylvania

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones Inc. said it will close the printing plant in eastern Pennsylvania this fall, laying off 107 workers.More.

Wind energy transmission raises equity questions

Transmission lines costing about $16 billion are needed to move wind energy into the electric grid. But the cost has sparked a debate over who should pay for getting the power from where it is made to where it is consumed.More.

Ex-owner of cemeteries gets prison time

Robert Nelms, ex-owner of cemeteries in four states, including Indiana, has been sentenced to between 32 months and 10 years in prison for embezzling $4.2 million from a Grand Rapids cemetery.More.

Grassley asks Lilly, peers about whistleblower treatment

U.S. Senator Charles Grassley asked 16 drugmakers, including Eli Lilly & Co., Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc, to reveal how they treat whistleblowers who file complaints under the False Claims Act.More.

Cummins looks to boost India sales by 40 percent

Cummins Inc., the Columbus-based maker of diesel truck engines and generators, expects to boost India sales about 40 percent this year as economic growth spurs road traffic and demand for electricity.More.

Senator: For-profit colleges require tougher oversight

For-profit colleges like ITT Technical Institutes need tougher oversight and regulation, according to a report from a Democratic Senate committee chairman that questions the industry’s advertising spending, tuition costs and reliance on taxpayer money.More.

Ohio plant eyes Indiana to avoid environmental rule

Ohio's governor has asked state environmental regulators to come up with a way to save 214 jobs at a northwest Ohio plant that is considering a move to Indiana.More.

National new-home sales plunged to record low in May

Purchases of new homes in the United States fell in May to a record low as a federal tax credit expired, showing the market remains dependent on government support.More.

Toyota adding 100 workers at Indiana factory

The hiring follows Toyota's announcement this month that it would move some of its Highlander SUV production from Japan to the Princeton plant.More.

Bloomington Brewing Co. planning expansion

A small brewery in southern Indiana plans to start selling its beer around the state as a new facility will boost its production capacity by 1,000 percent.More.

New federal rules target for-profit college recruiting

The Obama administration proposed banning for-profit colleges, including Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc., from tying recruiters’ pay to the number of people they enroll, saying high-pressure sales tactics induced students to take out government loans they can’t afford.More.

Auction to sell items from former money manager

The court-ordered auction includes a motorboat, jet ski and a $30,000 diamond ring, as well as a motorcycle that Marcus Schrenker used to flee police.More.

IU falling short of funds to properly maintain buildings

University officials told trustees a $17 million annual shortfall will lead to higher expenses later.More.

City eyes Big Ten football championship game

Addition of University of Nebraska to conference in 2011 will lead to football playoff.More.

College athletic conference chaos set to erupt

Nebraska may be heading to the Big Ten, Colorado is leaving the Big 12, and a host of other college athletic moves could be on tap.More.

Indiana teachers unions hope Congress helps states

The leader of Indiana's largest teachers union says if Congress approves up to $300 million for Indiana schools, it could save as many as 7,200 public school employee jobs, including those of Indiana teachers, teaching assistants and bus drivers.More.

Hoosier basketball legend John Wooden dies at 99

Wooden led Martinsville High School to the Indiana state basketball championship in 1927, became an All-American player at Purdue University and went on to win 10 national titles as coach of UCLA.More.

Indiana revenue collections tick up, but miss projections

The State Budget Agency said Thursday that collections through 11 months of the current fiscal year stand about $1 billion below the budget passed by the General Assembly in June 2009.More.

Bidders for baseball stock awaiting auction results

Die-hard Indianapolis Indians fans who bid on shares of the minor-league baseball team's stock will soon know if they own a piece of the club.More.

Franchitti earns $2.8 million for Indy 500 win

Franchitti's earnings were part of an overall purse of $13,592,815. The paychecks were announced at the annual victory dinner Monday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More.

Economic rebound slowed last quarter

The economic recovery last quarter turned out to be slower than first thought, one of the reasons unemployment is likely to stay high this year.More.

Suspended Kruse hopes to keep famous auction going

Kruse's attorney said his 69-year-old client would like to find some way to keep the annual auction alive, possibly by finding another auction company to run this year's event.More.

Governor backs card counter banned by casino

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels used the story of a blackjack player's lawsuit in telling Franklin College graduates about using skill to push the odds in one's favor.More.

Girl Scouts to sell Boone County camp, three others

The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana says a study found that the four sites need significant renovations to reach current safety codes.More.

Ivy Tech set to break ground on new downtown building

Ivy Tech Community College is set to start new construction at a former hospital site next to its downtown Indianapolis campus.More.

Jobless claims rise by largest amount in 3 months

Applications for unemployment benefits rose to 471,000 last week, up by 25,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday. It was the first increase in five weeks and the biggest jump since a gain of 40,000 in February.More.

Indiana's 812 area code running short of numbers

An April report to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission shows that the area code has exhausted 91 percent of its prefixes.More.

Indiana Rep. Souder says he'll resign over affair

Indiana Rep. Mark Souder announced Tuesday he would resign from Congress, effective Friday, because he had an affair with a staffer.More.

Report: WellPoint, Aetna may need relief from cost mandate

The U.S. health overhaul’s mandate that insurers spend 80 percent of premiums on medical care may need to be loosened to keep companies from quitting the market for people who buy coverage on their own, state regulators said.More.

Wine distributor plans Greenwood warehouse

Southern Wine & Spirits plans to spend about $4 million to open a warehouse in central Indiana with more than 50 workers.More.

Voters turn out in light numbers for Indiana primary

The low turnout could be due in part to the number of people who sought ballots early this year. More than 96,000 early and absentee ballots were issued statewide.More.

Rokita wins in Indiana's GOP-heavy 4th District

The race for Steve Buyer's seat became a three-month sprint among 13 candidates after he announced in late January that he would retire after 18 years in Congress.More.

Coats wins GOP nomination for Senate race

In Indiana this fall, Coats will face Democrat Brad Ellsworth, whose nomination is assured. The candidates are seeking the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.More.

37 contested Indiana House races prelude to November

Voters will nominate candidates in more than 30 Indiana House primary races Tuesday, completing matchups for November's general election that will determine control of the narrowly divided chamber.More.

Recession ships more Indiana jobs to other countries

The number of Indiana plants, warehouses and offices sending jobs abroad since the recession began in December 2007 is more than double that of past economic downturns.More.

Governor says Indiana won't increase high-risk insurance pool

Daniels cites unacceptable financial risks to state in announcing federal government will establish such coverage here.More.

Employment costs up 0.6 percent in first quarter

The increase was the biggest quarterly gain since a similar 0.6-percent rise in the third quarter of 2008.More.

Sallie Mae's job cuts spare Indiana, at least for now

Sallie Mae says a new law that cuts banks out of the federal student-loan business is costing 2,500 workers their jobs in Florida and Texas, but the cuts won't hit Indiana in 2010.More.

Judge rejects Guidant's defibrillator plea deal

A federal judge has rejected Guidant Corp.'s guilty plea to charges it hid defects in heart defibrillators, after some doctors and patients complained about the $296 million deal.More.

General Growth hearing delayed to weigh bids

General Growth Properties Inc., the second-biggest U.S. mall owner, said a bankruptcy court hearing on its auction process will be delayed five days to give the company time to consider competing bids, including one from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group.More.

New helicopters coming for Indiana medical flights

Clarian Health officials on Thursday plan to buy four helicopters as it replaces aircraft in its aging patient-transport fleet.More.

PNC Financial's quarterly profit falls on bailout repayment

PNC Bank has about 80 bank branches and 1,100 employees in the Indianapolis area, all doing business under the National City name.More.

Report: Indiana far short of funding teacher pensions

Indiana is among the nation's five most underfunded teacher pension programs, but low ranking is misleading.More.

Cash-strapped schools eye full-day kindergarten

Many districts want to keep the full-day programs and say they're considering increasing fees to do so.More.

Rockefeller: Insurers don't spend enough on medical care

Indianapolis-based WellPoint “reclassified” more than half a billion dollars of administrative expenses as medical expenses when it was defining its medical-loss ratio, according to a report released by U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller’s office.More.

Report: Simon may drop General Growth bid

Shares in General Growth Properties Inc., the second-biggest U.S. mall owner, fell as much as 6.7 percent Monday morning after a newsletter report that Simon Property Group Inc. may abandon a takeover bid for its smaller rival.More.

Louisiana gets $20M in Lilly drug settlement

Louisiana was one of 13 states that filed individual suits in state courts over allegations that Lilly pushed Zyprexa for uses that had not been approved by federal regulators.More.

Obama, Manning, Letterman help Butler celebrate

From the White House to Main Street, the Bulldogs opened eyes and turned heads.More.

Hundreds show interest in jobs at police car maker

Company executives told those at Monday's information sessions that many jobs will require an associate's degree in engineering and computer literacy to operate assembly-line machines.More.

White House hails economic gains, foretells slow recovery

Buoyed by good news on the jobs front, the White House claimed credit Sunday for reversing the downward economic spiral while bracing out-of-work Americans for a slow recovery.More.

Compensation for WellPoint's Braly rises 51 percent

Stock options, bonus fuels CEO's pay.More.

Lilly wins court ban on generic copy of Gemzar

Eli Lilly and Co. won a U.S. court ruling Wednesday that bars Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. from selling a generic version of the cancer drug Gemzar until November.More.

Governor approves new teacher licensing rules

Daniels signed the new rules Tuesday, three months after a state panel approved them amid criticism from college educators.More.

Indiana unemployment rate ticks up to 9.8 percent

The state's jobless rate has been either 9.8 percent or 9.7 percent the past four months.More.

Formula One boss eyes New York for grand prix

Bernie Ecclestone appears to be interested in widening the racing series' reach in the U.S., with recent negotiations to return to Indianapolis and now wishing aloud for a New York-based grand prix.More.

Daniels warns of health bill's 'immorally huge' taxes

Daniels told members of the Economic Club of Indianapolis that it's ridiculous for anyone to suggest the nearly $1 trillion health care overhaul signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama won't add to the nation's debt.More.

Obama signs historic $938 billion health care overhaul

Attorneys general from 13 states filed suit to stop the overhaul just minutes after the bill signing, contending the law is unconstitutional. Other state attorneys general may join the lawsuit later or sue separately.More.

Approval of college-aid overhaul to shake Sallie Mae

The legislation, piggybacked to the health care bill that passed Congress Sunday night, could also mean major job losses for Sallie Mae, which employs about 2,400 people in Indiana, including 1,700 in Fishers.More.

Moonlighting may be on rise among cash-strapped teachers

Teachers have traditionally taken summer jobs, but union claims more are working evenings and weekends during the school year.More.

Thousands of teachers losing jobs, union says

Indiana State Teachers Association forecasts up to 5,000 teachers may lose their jobs. That's about 8 percent of public school teachers statewide.More.

Workplace guns bill gets governor's signature

The law, which takes effect July 1, lets workers keep guns locked out of sight in their vehicles while parked on their employers' property.More.

Simon weighs new General Growth bid, sources say

Simon Property Group Inc. is considering raising its $10 billion buyout offer for rival shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. as early as this week.More.

Cummins expects profit to grow 10 percent a year

Columbus-based Cummins Inc., North America’s largest maker of heavy-duty diesel truck engines, expects pretax profit to increase 10 percent a year and sales to grow 13 percent annually over the next five years.More.

Schrenker: 'Data' show he tried to fake own death

A former Fishers money manager facing fraud charges acknowledges in a newspaper interview that evidence indicates he was trying to fake his own death when he parachuted from his private plane that later crashed in a Florida swamp.More.

Former Indiana University AD Greenspan lands at Rice

Greenspan resigned from IU in 2008 amid NCAA allegations that his department failed to monitor former basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.More.

Republic hits turbulence with Frontier mechanics

The union for mechanics at Frontier Airlines is going to court over Republic Airways Holdings Inc.'s plans to shift their work to Milwaukee.More.

Indiana closer to eliminating anti-smoking agency

The plan approved by the Republican-controlled Senate would transfer the duties of the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation board to the State Department of Health.More.

Express lane opens for I-465 widening project

The lane opened Monday for eastbound traffic on I-465 from U.S. 31 (Meridian Street) to just past the Allisonville Road interchange.More.

Indiana out in first phase of 'Race to the Top' grants

Indiana has missed out in the first round of the U.S. Department of Education's "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school-reform grants.More.

Sebelius asks insurers to justify rate hikes

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius met at the White House with the CEOs of Indianapolis-based WellPoint, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, as well as several state insurance commissioners.More.

Indiana lawmakers still hoping to adjourn Thursday

Lawmakers are close to a compromise on a work-site guns bill, but remain farther apart on several other issues.More.

Indiana tax collections for February down $86 million

Tax collections for February fell $86 million below a revised December forecast. Revenue is down $166 million in the first three months since that forecast.More.

Protest at Evansville Whirlpool plant draws 1,500

Company shuttering plant, moving work to Mexico.More.

Sides mum after latest NFL bargaining session

The two sides held their latest round of negotiations in an Indianapolis hotel ballroom as the league's annual scouting combine began.More.

Weather blamed for unexpected rise in jobless claims

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, mostly because state agencies processed a backlog of claims caused by snowstorms the previous week.More.

Indiana House OKs tax-increase repeal, jobs bill

The Indiana House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal an unemployment-insurance tax increase and approved a package of tax credits and other incentives designed to create jobs.More.

WellPoint CEO blames health costs for hikes

Amid attacks from Democrats over high executive salaries, Angela Braly testified in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that big insurance-premium increases are the result of growing price tags for hospital care and pharmaceuticals.More.

Schools decry funding disparity in lawsuit

Hamilton Southeastern will see its per-pupil spending of $5,000 drop about $100 in 2010 despite a projected 900-student increase, the lawsuit says. Indianapolis Public Schools, which has lost more than 1,000 students a year for the last five years, will receive $7,500 per student in 2010.More.

Growing Indiana schools districts suing over funding

Hamilton Southeastern, Franklin Township and Middlebury Community Schools of Elkhart County say the school-funding formula unfairly penalizes districts with growing enrollments.More.

Insurers warn of problems with federal regulator

President Obama's latest push for a health care overhaul could drive health plans around the country into insolvency, according to an insurance trade group.More.

Indianapolis officials used Super Bowl to prep for 2012

Nearly four dozen host committee members and Indianapolis officials attended the game. The entourage will apply what they learned to the 2012 event.More.

Mays named to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed former Democratic state Rep. Carolene Mays of Indianapolis to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.More.

Gambling to remain an issue in General Assembly

Issue likely to land in House, Senate conference committee.More.

State tries new plan to track students' growth

Instead of focusing on standardized tests, the Indiana Growth Model will monitor individual students' academic growth to measure their progress and identify effective teaching methods, state public education officials say.More.

Shareholders in bankrupt Accuride pursuing loan

Accuride shareholders are trying to arrange a $400 million loan to fund the Evansville company’s exit from bankruptcy.More.

Snowstorm likely to create another rush hour mess

Just days after Friday's heavy snowfall blanketed much of the state, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from late Monday night through early Wednesday for all of Indiana.More.

National unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent

January's report offers hope that employers may start adding jobs soon. Excluding the beleaguered construction industry, the private sector as a whole added 63,000 positions.More.

Republic Airways to shut down Lynx Aviation

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. will shut down Lynx Aviation, a regional flying unit that operates Bombardier Q400 propeller planes. The changes will mean 175 people will lose their jobs.More.

Steak n Shake posts profit, plans new corporate name

Steak n Shake Co. said Friday it posted a fourth-quarter profit, and said it is planning to change its corporate name to Biglari Holdings Inc.More.

Senate OKs bill to eliminate township boards

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 29-19 Thursday for a bill that would eliminate township boards and transfer their duties to the county level starting in 2013. It now moves to the Democrat-led House for consideration.More.

Indiana Senate panel approves school-start-date bill

The committee endorsed legislation that would prevent the state's public schools from starting classes before Labor Day.More.

Toyota suspending production at two Indiana plants

Toyota is halting production at six North American car-assembly plants—including Indiana facilities in Princeton and Lafayette—beginning the week of Feb. 1 to fix gas pedals that could stick and cause acceleration without warning.More.

Pitney Bowes moving 30 jobs to Indianapolis area

Company plans to close operations in Miamisburg, costing the southwest Ohio city 75 jobs.More.

NFL conference title games draw most viewers since 1980s

The Indianapolis Colts' win over the New York Jets on CBS drew 46.9 million viewers, the most for an American Football Conference title game since Patriots-Dolphins in 1986.More.

Purdue to slice benefits for staff, techology costs

University will cut employee benefits, retirement contributions and information technology services to partially close a $67 million budget deficit for the West Lafayette campusMore.

Bill on Sunday microbrewery sales clears Senate

The bill would limit the amount of Sunday carryout sales from Indiana microbreweries to about three cases per transaction.More.

Simon Property Group rolls out $2.25B offering

Proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes and to fund the purchase of senior notes.More.

Property tax caps heading to Indiana voters

The Indiana Senate has given final approval to a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether property tax limits belong in the state constitution.More.

Recession takes toll on university president pay

A survey released Monday by the Chronicle of Higher Education showed compensation packages of chief executives at public universities leveling off in 2008-2009, rising a relatively modest 2.3 percent. How did Indiana college presidents fare?More.

Republic Airways moving all execs to Indianapolis

Republic, which bought Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines last year, says it will move all of its executives to its headquarters in Indianapolis.More.

City's sole high school will keep Anderson name

The district's school board voted 6-1 Tuesday night for a plan using the Anderson High School building for grades 10-12 starting next fall. The Highland High School building will house grades 7-9.More.

Indiana Senate OKs bill to delay jobless-tax hikes

The Senate has approved a bill delaying unemployment-tax increases on businesses for a year, but the legislation may face hurdles in the Democrat-led House.More.

Board approves revamp of Indiana teacher licensing

The new rules are expected spur future teachers to spend more time learning subject matter and less time taking education classes.More.

Ex-investor sentenced in Indiana mortgage fraud

Robert A. Penn, 44, of Naples, Fla., received seven years in prison and was ordered to pay more than $11 million in restitution.More.

Brightpoint quarterly estimate below expectations

Cell phone distributor predicts fourth-quarter results below analyst estimates, sending shares down in aftermarket activity.More.

NFL will weigh incentives to make late-season games competitive

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league was sensitive to criticism of the Indianapolis Colts' decision to use backups a week ago in a game they lost, ending their bid for a perfect season.More.

Indiana lawmakers looking for cheap ways to impress

In an election year with a big reward—the potential to redraw political maps for the next decade—lawmakers are looking to impress voters.More.

Eli Lilly and Co. heiress Ruth Lilly dies at 94

Over the course of her life, the last surviving great-grandchild of pharmaceutical magnate Eli Lilly gave away much of her inheritance.More.

College cuts will favor some schools over others

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education said state colleges and universities need to find new ways to be efficient—without new tuition hikes—to cope with spending cuts ordered by Gov. Mitch Daniels.More.

Atlanta dates set for former Indy tennis event

As first reported by IBJ on Nov. 28, the men's tennis event that is leaving Indianapolis is heading to Atlanta, the ATP confirmed.More.

New president elected for Indiana AFL-CIO

Nancy Guyott is the first woman to be president of the Indiana AFL-CIO.More.

Indiana weighs changes to combat out-of-state casinos

State lawmakers are weighing possible changes to state gambling laws at a time when growing competition from out-of-state casinos threatens to cut into business at Indiana's 11 riverboat casinos.More.

UPDATE: KAR Auction IPO raises less than hoped

The Carmel-based auctioneer had expected to raise $340.9 million through its IPO, but the company said it would sell 25 million common shares at $12 each for total proceeds of $300 million.More.

Danica Patrick reaches NASCAR deal, source says

Last week, Patrick signed a three-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport to stay in the IndyCar series, but its schedule gives her enough time to also try NASCAR.More.

Ivy Tech offers fast degree for at-risk students

Ivy Tech Community College is offering at-risk students a chance to earn an associate's degree in just 10 months instead of two years.More.

Rare sacred art exhibition boosts museum attendance

"Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the Spanish World" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art is drawing visitors from around the world for an unprecedented exhibitionMore.

Plant would pipe carbon dioxide to oil rigs

Carbon dioxide produced by a proposed coal gasification plant near the southern Indiana town of Rockport would be used to help boost oil production in the Gulf of Mexico under a plan by the company leading the project.More.

Rokita says GOP redistricting plan not enough

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is pleased that state Senate Republicans have proposed changes to the way legislative districts are drawn, but he says they don't go far enough.More.

Supreme Court to hear gambler's suit

The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on whether an Ohio River casino should have allowed a compulsive gambler to play and lose $125,000 in a single night.More.

Education cuts could be coming, state schools chief says

Indiana's school chief warned school superintendents Thursday that declining state revenues could force cuts in public education spending, education officials said.More.

Indiana cities association seeking local tax options

The association representing 470 cities and towns wants lawmakers to pass legislation that would give municipalities the authority to adopt local option income taxes.More.

Eli Lilly CEO banking on new drug pipeline

CEO John Lechleiter says Lilly's pipeline has helped it rebound from significant patent losses three times during his 30-year career at the company. He's betting there will be a fourth.More.

Dow Jones industrials close above 10,000

The Dow Jones industrial average is back above 10,000 for the first time in a year.More.

IU sees $63M revenue boost from enrollment jump

Indiana University officials say this school year's record enrollment is leading to nearly $63 million in unexpected revenue for its campuses across the state.More.

U.S. jobless rate reaches 9.8 percent in September

The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, the highest since June 1983, as employers cut far more jobs than expected. The report is evidence that the worst recession since the 1930s is still inflicting widespread pain.More.

More IU, Purdue projects could move forward

More than $130 million in construction projects will get a chance to move forward after being put on hold over a top lawmaker's objections to the schools' tuition increases.More.

Purdue sees statewide enrollment grow 3 percent

Purdue University said today that its statewide fall-semester enrollment is up more than 3 percent from last year.More.

Indiana expects jobless fund troubles until 2015

Indiana officials say it will take longer to resolve the state's bankrupt unemployment insurance fund's funding troubles than projected when a law designed to start fixing the system was enacted in April.More.

National jobless rate hits 26-year high

The unemployment rate jumped almost a half-point, to 9.7 percent, in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job market that will make it hard for the economy to begin a sustained recovery.More.

Indianapolis utility could buy Lake Monroe water

Indianapolis Power & Light Co. has agreed to a 20-year contract with a state agency to potentially draw millions of gallons of water from southern Indiana's Lake Monroe.More.

Markets down after another rough week

Plunge freezes Dow Jones futures trading

Cummins to buy $25M of Irwin stock

Wall Street's bumpy ride continues

Zimmer profit beats expectations

UPDATE: Legislators send sex-trafficking law to Daniels03:35 pm

State legislators gave their final approval Friday to a bill toughening Indiana's penalties for sex trafficking, sending it to Gov. Mitch Daniels for him to sign into law ahead of next weekend's Super Bowl in Indianapolis.More.

Indiana legislators OK tougher sex-trafficking law11:10 am

A bill to toughen Indiana's penalties for sex trafficking is on its way to Gov. Mitch Daniels for him to sign into law ahead of next weekend's Super Bowl in Indianapolis.More.

UPDATE: WellPoint to boost primary-care pay02:31 pm

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. plans to improve primary care reimbursement and start paying for care management it doesn't currently cover, changes that could give patients more quality time with their doctors.More.

Indiana right-to-work bill on speedy path in Senate

Indiana could become the 23rd right-to-work state as early as Wednesday depending on how soon Gov. Mitch Daniels decides to sign the labor bill.More.

Fight looming over banning smoking in Indiana bars

Some Indiana legislators are expected to push for exempting bars and certain other locations from a bill calling for a broad statewide smoking ban.More.

Senate panel OKs creationism teaching bill

The legislation cleared the Senate Education Committee 8-2 despite pleas from scientists and religious leaders to keep religion out of science classrooms.More.

Indiana Senate panel backs limits on abortion pill

The Senate health committee voted 5-4 in support of the bill that requires that a doctor examine a woman in person before giving her RU-486, provide written information about the physical risks of abortion and to schedule a follow-up ultrasound.More.

Colts pick Ravens coordinator as new head coach

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, the team said Wednesday. It's the third time Jim Irsay has turned to a defensive-minded coach since replacing his father as team owner in 1997More.

Indiana House approves right-to-work bill

The state's Republican-controlled House of Representatives has cleared the way for Indiana to become the first right-to-work state in the traditionally union-heavy Rust Belt.More.

Builder's bookkeeper gets 18-month sentence for theft

Kim Hutchison, 52, the former treasurer of Greenwood-based J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for allegedly stealing more than $446,000 from the now-closed companies.More.

Education committee backs looser school voucher rules

A proposal that would make thousands of current private school students eligible for Indiana's school voucher program has been endorsed by a state legislative committee, although cost concerns might block its chances of advancing this year.More.

Eli Lilly unit plans to buy feed-enzyme maker

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co.'s Elanco animal health division plans to buy a privately held maker of feed-enzyme products that improve poultry, egg and meat production.More.

Morgan Stanley settles with state over failed ISTA fund

The Indiana secretary of state's office says the investment bank agreed to pay a $100,000 fine and $110,000 in investigative costs.More.

House Dems lose right-to-work referendum vote

Indiana House Democrats walked off the floor Monday after losing an effort to put a right-to-work measure aimed at unions before voters, possibly resuming an off-and-on boycott strategy aimed at derailing the measure for the second straight year.More.

Indiana House Dems return after right-to-work boycott

Indiana House Democrats have returned to work at the statehouse after a boycott over divisive right-to-work legislation by moving to strike down the measure.More.

Purdue's Cordova assumes chairmanship of Smithsonian

Cordova, an astrophysicist, succeeds a former chief executive of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.More.

Indiana ports had best shipping year since 2006

New shipments of ethanol and dried distillers grains combined with gains in limestone, salt and steel cargoes to drive the 5 percent increase in total tonnage shipped through the three ports last year.More.

Poet LLC putting plan for ethanol pipeline on hold

The nation's largest ethanol company announced Friday that it is putting on hold its plan to build a dedicated 1,800-mile ethanol pipeline because of the lack of prospects for a federal loan guarantee.More.

Tensions flare between state leaders as boycott continues

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Indiana House had a tense 10-minute exchange on the House floor Friday morning over whether Democratic leaders will end their boycott over the right-to-work bill.More.

Judge delays fines for boycotting Indiana Democrats

Indiana House Democrats got a boost Thursday when a judge temporarily blocked the collection of $1,000-a-day fines imposed on them for their legislative boycott over the contentious right-to-work bill, and their leader said they might return to the House chamber Friday to vote.More.

Daniels to give GOP response to State of Union speech

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a popular fiscal conservative who flirted with a presidential bid, will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.More.

U.S. jobless claims hit lowest weekly level since 2008

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352,000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening.More.

ACLU of Indiana chief Holmes to retire in March

The ACLU says its board of directors will name an interim director and conduct a national search for Holmes' replacement.More.

Democrats plan legal challenge to Indiana House fines

Indiana House Democrats say they'll go to court to challenge the $1,000-a-day fines they face for their legislative boycott over the right-to-work bill.More.

Indiana Republicans approve fines on House boycotters

Indiana House Republicans have approved $1,000-a-day fines against Democratic legislators who are boycotting over a right-to-work bill.More.

Indiana speaker threatens fines for boycotting Dems

Indiana's Republican House speaker threatened to start imposing $1,000 fines against Democratic legislators who resumed their boycott of a right-to-work bill Tuesday.More.

Indiana panel backs bill on right to resist police

An Indiana Senate committee has endorsed a proposal giving state residents limited rights to resist police officers trying to enter their homes.More.

Interest expressed in reopening amusement park

The owners of an Indiana amusement park are expressing interest in operating Kentucky Kingdom, which closed more than two years ago.More.

Indiana lawmakers ponder more for state fair victims

State lawmakers could provide an additional $4 million to victims of last summer's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.More.

Indiana House panel backs fines on access violators

A bill that would allow fines of up to $500 against government officials found to have blatantly violated the state's open meetings or open record laws has been endorsed 11-0 by an Indiana House committee.More.

Judge upholds Indiana school voucher law

A Marion Superior Court judge affirmed Indiana's school voucher law on Friday, rejecting opponents' arguments that the largest such program in the nation unconstitutionally uses public money to support religion.More.

Indiana Dems: Voters should decide right-to-work

House Democrats say they'll continue stall tactics at the General Assembly unless they get a referendum to decide whether Indiana will become a right-to-work state.More.

Indiana county leaders worried over 911 funding

County officials across Indiana scrambling to find money to pay for 911 emergency services say they aren't confident of getting help from state legislators, who might be leery of boosting cellphone fees during an election year.More.

Indiana senator wants automatic tax refund revised

The Indiana Senate's lead budget writer says the state needs to save more money before it begins sending taxpayers automatic refund checks.More.

Indiana House schedules initial right-to-work vote

Indiana's House of Representatives has scheduled its first vote on divisive right-to-work legislation that has prompted stall tactics by Democrats through the first week of the 2012 legislative session.More.

Indiana chief justice says court can help economy

Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard used his final speech to the Legislature on Wednesday to chart how far the state's judicial system has come during his 25 years heading the state's highest court.More.

Indiana legislators consider basketball tourney bill

The Senate's education committee conducted a hearing Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would force a return of the state's old single-class basketball tournament, along with provisions to block school districts from starting their academic year before Labor Day and require the teaching of cursive writing.More.

Governor defends right-to-work in State of the State speech

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels defended divisive right-to-work legislation that he only recently put his name behind, while asking House Democrats to end their boycott of the measure.More.

Attorney General asks high court to hear candidacy dispute

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked the state Supreme Court to decide whether Charlie White can remain secretary of state.
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Drugmaker plans 234 Terre Haute jobs by 2016

A California-based pharmaceutical company says it expects to hire 234 people by 2016 at a new operation on the site of a former Pfizer Inc. drug plant near Terre Haute.More.

Honda to build new Acura model in Indiana

Honda Motor Co. unveiled a trio of new vehicles Monday, including an entry-level car for the Acura brand that will be built in Greensburg.More.

Bill would make eminent domain tougher for state colleges

An Indiana lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would make it more expensive for state-supported universities to acquire land by eminent domain.More.

Indiana Supreme Court will hear IBM case

The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether Gov. Mitch Daniels must appear for a deposition and testify in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the cancelled IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.More.

Top budget aide to Indiana governor steps down

Gov. Mitch Daniels' top budget official is stepping down after being part of the Indiana governor's administration since he took office seven years ago.More.

Indiana House Dems lose political hot-button

Indiana  Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to rescind strict new security procedures at the Statehouse took the heat off him and his administration at the start of what was already guaranteed to be a raucous 2012 session.More.

Boston lawsuit claims DES-breast cancer link

Fifty-three women from around the country are suing drug companies, including Eli Lilly and Co., who made and promoted DES for millions of pregnant women from about 1938 to the early 1970s.More.

Popular issues stall behind Indiana Dems' boycott

Indiana House Democrats will have to return to work before an anti-smoking bill and other popular legislation can make it into law.More.

Indiana continues to see state tax revenue gains

Indiana's state tax collections continue to run well ahead of a year ago, with last month's revenue nearly 5 percent greater than in December 2010.More.

New push set for broad Indiana smoking limits

The bill announced Thursday by Republican Rep. Eric Turner of Cicero would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces, including bars.More.

Indiana House Democrats stall session over right-to-work bill

Democrats determined to keep Indiana from becoming the first state in more than a decade to enact right-to-work legislation stymied the beginning of the House session Wednesday and said they planned to stall work indefinitely.More.

Daniels rescinds crowd limits at Indiana Statehouse

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has rescinded new Statehouse security rules that put a 3,000-person limit on the number of people allowed in the building at any one time.More.

Indiana officials standing by Statehouse crowd limits

State officials vigorously defended a new 3,000-person Statehouse capacity limit on Tuesday, saying it was driven by public safety concerns and not by political motives as labor unions and other opponents maintain.More.

Indiana House Speaker plans fast start for labor bill

Indiana's Republican House leader said Tuesday that lawmakers will almost immediately take up right-to-work legislation that's likely to dominate much of the state's 2012 session.More.

Indiana lawmaker: Online tax could replace estate tax

State Sen. Luke Kenley is floating the idea of using an online sales tax to help replace revenue that wouldn't be collected if a proposal to eliminate the state's inheritance tax becomes law.More.

Walgreen expects to lose most Express Scripts biz

Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. said Thursday it expects to lose almost 90 percent of prescriptions handled by pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Inc. after it leaves Express Scripts' networks on Jan. 1.More.

State supreme court upholds Indiana robocall law

The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting automated robocalls. In a 4-1 decision Thursday, the court held the state law that requires a live operator on the phone before a recorded message doesn't violate the right to free speech.More.

UPDATE: Daniels places Litebox rollout on his 'Oops List'

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is placing his early endorsement of a company that plans to make giant mobile LED screens on a list of mistakes he keeps in his office.More.

Unemployment claims rise after steady declines

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week after three weeks of declines. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dropped for the fourth straight week.More.

Bugs may be resistant to genetically modified corn

One of the nation's most widely planted crops — a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide — may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected.More.

Judge moves hearing on Indiana secretary of state

A Marion Circuit Court judge has delayed a hearing sought by Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White in his bid to remain in office.More.

Two women charged with faking state fair claims

Two Indianapolis women were charged Tuesday with making false claims to try to collect money from funds intended for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.More.

Durham's attorney alleges feds abused wiretaps

Indicted financier Tim Durham's attorney alleges "the government has engaged in a course of conduct that ... constitutes gross misconduct so severe that dismissal is warranted."More.

CME Group says it's staying in Illinois

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed tax-break legislation designed to keep the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Sears Holding Co. from fleeing the state. CME had talked to Indianapolis officials about moving to central Indiana.More.

Daniels appoints new general counsel

Anita Kolkmeier Samuel, Mitch Daniels' assistant general counsel and policy director, replaces David Pippen, who recently resigned to become chairman of the environmental law group at Indianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.More.

House Speaker: State lawmakers may seek smoking ban

Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says lawmakers may seek passage of a statewide smoking ban before the nation's attention turns to Indianapolis for the February Super Bowl.More.

Job market looks better as unemployment claims sink

The number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since May 2008. If the number stayed that low consistently, it would likely signal that hiring is strong enough for unemployment rates to fall.More.

Advocates: Vouchers living up to expectations

Nearly 4,000 students who formerly attended public schools are receiving tax money to help pay the cost of private school under Indiana's school voucher program, which is believed to be the nation's largest, officials say.More.

Panel rejects audit of Indiana revenue department

Republican members of the State Budget Committee have rejected Democrats' request for an independent audit of the Indiana Department of Revenue for misplacing $320 million.More.

Illinois tax breaks could trigger demand for more

Under the threat of losing thousands of jobs to other states, Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday approved a tax-relief package meant to keep Sears and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from leaving. The state's governor is expected to sign it.More.

Rolling Stone, Bacardi to host Super Bowl bash

Rolling Stone magazine and rum maker Bacardi say they plan to throw a star-studded party the night before the Super Bowl at a renovated factory called The Crane Bay two blocks west of Lucas Oil Stadium.More.

Illinois Senate considering CME Group tax breaks

The Senate has approved similar legislation in the past, so the latest version is likely to get the chamber's stamp of approval. Indianapolis and, likely, Carmel have been trying to lure the company to Indiana.More.

Complex accounts made it easy for state to miss $320M

Indiana House and Senate Democrats say they want an investigation into how the money went missing for so long. They submitted a letter to the state's budget forecasting committee requesting an independent audit of the state's finances.More.

Hoosier Lottery paring down lavish new offices

Hoosier Lottery officials have started getting rid of some office and gym equipment that was purchased for the agency's $2 million move to a new downtown Indianapolis headquarters.More.

IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas in 2012

The IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next season, and its future at the track depends in part on what it learns from the investigation into Dan Wheldon's fatal accident.More.

Downtown getting blast-resistant manhole covers

Utility crews are installing about 100 new manhole covers in downtown Indianapolis that are designed to reduce the extent of damage from underground explosions and fires.More.

Ball State skips on buying triple-x domain names

Unlike Indiana's other major colleges, Ball State University isn't trying to buy up possible school Internet domains names using a new suffix meant for pornography sites.More.

Sides reach $150,000 deal in school-bullying lawsuit

A former student at a central Indiana high school has agreed to a $150,000 settlement of her lawsuit claiming school officials failed to stop bullying by a male classmate.More.

Daniels says state discovers extra $300 million

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says the state budget will see a one-time cash infusion of $300 million from tax collections that weren't properly transferred into the general fund.More.

Bad weather for some Indiana crops helped vineyards

Purdue University wine experts say lousy growing conditions this year for some Indiana crops proved ideal for the state's vineyards.More.

Military contractor plans new Indiana headquarters

Sellersburg-based Rivera Consulting Group Inc. announced Monday that would build a new facility in Clarksville and expects to add up to 85 jobs over the next three years.More.

Land gift preserves 40 acres in Indianapolis suburbs

The donation to the Central Indiana Land Trust comes from farmer Van Eller, who lived most of his life on the land now surrounded by Fishers and Carmel subdivisions before he died last year at age 89.More.

Two Indiana environmental groups merging

The Hoosier Environmental Council and the Valparaiso-based Legal Environmental Aid Foundation say they're merging in hopes of advancing environmental issues in Indiana.More.

Indianapolis courts Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Indianapolis' mayor has met with top executives of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to discuss bringing the 163-year-old financial market to Indiana's largest city. A move would mean hundreds of jobs for Indianapolis.More.

Newman-Haas race team leaving IndyCar in 2012

Newman-Haas Racing, the team started by late actor Paul Newman, has decided it will not compete in 2012. It's the first time since 1982 Newman-Haas will not field an open-car team.More.

Tapes show concern before Indiana stage collapse

A recording of dispatch radio calls shows that emergency workers were expressing concern about severe weather just minutes before winds ripped through the Indiana State Fair and caused a fatal stage collapse.More.

Defects prompt closure of county fair grandstands

A central Indiana county faces a big bill to replace its fairground's grandstand after numerous safety problems were found during an inspection prompted by this summer's deadly state fair stage collapse.More.

GOP governors group names Daniels policy chairman

Daniels' policies have frequently been emulated by other Republican governors including Wisconsin' Scott Walker and Ohio's John Kasich.More.

After hiking taxes, Illinois now considers easing them

Less than a year after raising personal and corporate income taxes, Illinois officials are pushing a $250 million package of tax breaks for several prominent businesses threatening to leave for more tax-friendly states, including Indiana.More.

Ball State announces moves to stem tuition costs

Ball State University said Tuesday it will offer $500 scholarships to students on track to graduate within four years and take other steps that could save some students as much as $10,000 over the course of their college careers.More.

States suing over health care law collect funding

Federal officials announced Tuesday they are awarding more money to help states carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Seven states that are suing to overturn the landmark law are also on the list for funding.More.

Plans delayed for wind farm near Purdue University

An Indianapolis developer says it is still trying to arrange financing to build wind turbines on farmland owned by Purdue University and nearby privately owned property in West Lafayette.More.

Feds reject Indiana request for health care exemption

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday rejected Indiana's bid for an exemption from federal health care overhaul rules that require insurers selling policies to individuals to essentially dedicate 80 percent of the premiums they collect to medical care.More.

State school chiefs paid more than meets the eye

Indiana's nearly 300 school superintendents are receiving more compensation than reported in their contracts, with extra payments for benefits such as health insurance counting toward their overall salaries for pension purposes, a newspaper's investigation has found.More.

Judge allows class in suit against state tort law

U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker has certified the victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse as a single class in a lawsuit challenging a law that caps the state's liability at $5 million. However, she concluded the plaintiffs are unlikely to win the challenge.More.

Regulators approve deal on $2.65B gasification plant

Indiana regulators have approved plans for a $2.65 billion coal gasification plant at the Ohio River city of Rockport and a state agency's 30-year contract to buy its synthetic natural gas.More.

Central Indiana district hires law firm to defend bus fee

The Franklin Township board voted 3-2 Monday night to fight a parent lawsuit aimed at forcing the district to restore free school bus service.More.

State Fair disaster relief fund makes final payments

Indiana State Fair officials say $964,000 in a relief fund was paid to 28 victims of August's deadly stage collapse.More.

Indiana voucher memo confuses, concerns districts

A memo that sparked concern among Indiana's school districts by saying they would begin losing funding this month under the state's new private school voucher law was sent "prematurely" a state education official says.More.

Shoe Carnival quarterly earnings rise 15 percent

The Indiana-based footwear and accessories company reported Thursday that its earnings rose to $10.5 million for the period ended Oct. 29, up from $9.1 million a year ago.More.

Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early April, a sign that layoffs are easing and hiring may pick up.More.

Central Indiana district plans to keep school-bus fee

Leaders of the Franklin Township district in suburban Indianapolis say they don't intend to restore free school-bus service unless courts order them to do so.More.

Indiana Legislature taking 2-day break for Super Bowl

Demand for hotel rooms will make it difficult for some out-of-town lawmakers to find at hotel rooms or long-term residences in Indianapolis.More.

More games lost as NBA players file antitrust lawsuit

The Indiana Pacers have already lost eight preseason games and eight regular-season games, with half of those events scheduled for Conseco Fieldhouse. Extending the stoppage through Dec. 15 will cost the Pacers another 15 games, including six at home.More.

Indiana National Guard opens biggest armory in state

The Indiana National Guard has opened a new $27 million training facility in Franklin that is the largest of its 65 armories around the state.More.

Players reject NBA's offer, begin to disband union

National Basketball Association players rejected the league's latest offer Monday and have begun the process to disband the union. The decision likely jeopardizes the season.More.

Daniels eyes right-to-work legislation in final session

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has long flirted with right-to-work legislation, but is letting the General Assembly take the lead.More.

Indiana's interim lottery chief lines up contractor job

Indiana's ethics board is signing off on the interim state lottery director's plans to work with a state contractor once a new lottery chief is found.More.

Survey say Indiana manufacturers see improvements

Most of Indiana's small- to medium-size manufacturers have weathered the recession and are expecting modest growth through 2015, a survey released Thursday found.More.

State Fair moves 2012 concerts to Conseco Fieldhouse

The Indiana State Fair is moving next year's big concerts to a downtown Indianapolis arena in the wake of August's deadly outdoor stage collapse.More.

Indiana voucher program leads to reverse transfers

Indiana's new school voucher law has prompted some parents to pull their children out of private schools and put them in public schools for a year so that they can become eligible for the state-funded program.More.

Incumbent defeats Speedway exec in Terre Haute

Republican Duke Bennett was elected for a second term Tuesday, defeating Democrat Fred Nation, an Indianapolis Motor Speedway executive.More.

Few polling problems reported in Marion County

Indiana voters are deciding Tuesday who will lead their cities for the next four years, providing an early barometer of their mood heading into a presidential election year.More.

Indiana littered with 2,100 leaking underground tanks

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is tracking about 2,100 sites with leaking tanks, many of which contain gasoline and diesel fuel that can damage soil and contaminate groundwater.More.

Candidates downplay party labels in campaigns

The "unbranding" of the Indiana candidates is a clear political strategy as more voters tend to shed their party affiliation and identify themselves as independents.More.

Daniels says 'right-to-work' law would help Indiana

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said a right-to-work law would make the state more competitive when its comes to business-expansion opportunities.More.

Indiana continues modest tax-collection gains

The state announced Thursday it took in nearly $41 million more than expected last month. The state overshot its estimates by a modest 3.8 percent although collections are vastly improved from a year ago.More.

Republic Airways pilots vote on strike authority

Republic Airways pilots who fly regional jets for several airlines are voting on whether to authorize a strike if negotiators can't agree on a new contract.More.

Indiana AG to testify against cell phone bill

The bill being considered in the U.S. House would allow telemarketers and debt collectors to start dialing residents' cell phones and, if approved, would override Indiana's "Do Not Call" law and lead to a flood of robocalls, Greg Zoeller said.More.

Indiana school district that ended bus routes faces lawsuit

An Indianapolis parent is suing Franklin Township schools over its decision to stop running school buses. The district this summer sold its buses to an education cooperative that now charges for transportation.More.

Ugly end to historic October on Wall Street

Stocks had their best month in almost a decade, rising from their low point of the year in an almost uninterrupted four-week rally. But the finish sure was ugly.More.

Honda to cut U.S., Canada production by half

Parts shortages from three months of catastrophic flooding in Thailand have forced Honda to cut U.S. and Canadian factory production by 50 percent for the second time this year. Honda, which employs 2,000 in Greensburg, said it will not lay off any workers.More.

Economy grew 2.5 percent in third quarter

Buoyed by a resurgent consumer and strong business investment, the economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the July-September quarter. The modest expansion followed anemic growth in the first half of the yearMore.

Stocks surge on European debt deal, GDP growth

The Dow Jones industrial average surged nearly 340 points Thursday after European leaders agreed on a deal to slash Greece's debt load and prevent the crisis there from engulfing larger countries like Italy.More.

IndyCar CEO Bernard revisits 'horrific' week

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard knows there are people who blame him for Dan Wheldon's death, who say the IndyCar CEO pushed the series over the edge.More.

Indiana panel recommends right-to-work legislation

An Indiana panel voted to urge lawmakers to approve "right-to-work" legislation when they reconvene in January in a move that could set the stage for another showdown with House Democrats.More.

College athletes push for NCAA reforms, money

More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV sports revenue to fatten scholarships and cover all the costs of getting a degree.More.

Indy Schools chief demands charter investigation

The Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent wants the state to investigate charter schools that he claims break federal and state laws by turning away homeless and disabled students, a charge the president of the Indiana Public Charter Schools Association denies.More.

Republicans plan early strategy to win back Indiana

Indiana Republicans took their first presidential loss in 40 years when Barack Obama carried the state. To return the state to the GOP column and nail it there, national Republicans say they plan to treat Indiana as if it were a long-standing battleground state.More.

I-69 rejection could affect bus service in Bloomington

Buses in Bloomington and on the Indiana University campus could lose funding starting in 2014 if local officials don't include Interstate 69 in their transportation infrastructure plans.More.

Teachers sue 3 Indiana school districts, seek raises

The dispute, which includes schools in Noblesville, stems from changes passed by the Legislature earlier this year limiting collective bargaining agreements between local districts and teachers' unions.More.

Indiana workplace injury, illness rate remains flat

Indiana workplaces reported 4.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 workers last year. It marked the 13th straight year when the statewide rate didn't increase.More.

Officials urge Indiana Planned Parenthood to split up

Indiana officials contend the state's Planned Parenthood chapter could end a fierce legal dispute over abortion funding by simply separating its abortion business from other services.More.

Chrysler workers in Indiana approve contract

Workers at Chrysler's largest United Auto Workers local, Local 685 in Kokomo, have voted in favor of a new four-year contract.More.

PNC Financial's quarterly earnings tumble

PNC Financial Services Group Inc., which has about 1,200 employees and 88 branches in the Indianapolis area, made less money from loans, deposits, fees and charges in the third quarter.More.

Contractor gets March deadline to fix closed Ohio River bridge

Indiana on Tuesday awarded a $13.9 million contact to repair a closed Ohio River bridge linking southern Indiana and northern Kentucky to a Louisville-based company that promised to have the nearly 50-year-old span reopened by early March.More.

Ex-Dow Agro scientist pleads guilty in espionage case

Kexue Huang faces up to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday morning to sending trade secrets worth millions to China and Germany.More.

More Indiana counties to gain automated welfare filing

Nineteen central Indiana counties will gain access to online filing and other automated intake for welfare benefits later this month, leaving Marion County as the only one without access to the automation.More.

Indiana gambling exclusion list has 4,200 members

Nearly 4,200 people have asked the Indiana Gaming Commission to bar them from entering casinos across Indiana.More.

Johnson County eyes fee increases to offset cuts

Residents of a central Indiana county could pay more to own dogs or have work done at their homes and could buy a beer at county-owned property under proposals designed to bolster coffers.More.

Tea party sees Lugar as best target in Senate

The tea party movement's best remaining hope in 2012 for picking off an incumbent Republican in the Senate has boiled down to one state, Indiana, where six-term Sen. Richard Lugar still faces a challenge from the right.More.

Indiana drawing more people, businesses across state lines

Indiana saw more people move to the state than leave between 2005 and 2009 despite a decreased mobility nationwide attributed to the recession.More.

Retail trade group sees modest holiday sales gain

The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, expects winter holiday sales to rise 2.8 percent, to $465.6 billion this year.More.

Simon Property Group gets new $4B credit facility

Indianapolis-based shopping mall giant Simon Property Group Inc. has received a new $4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility.More.

Skillman, Hamilton to lead Indiana Bicentennial panel

Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton will lead a group that's coordinating events to mark Indiana's upcoming bicentennial.More.

Apple founder, innovator Steve Jobs dead at 56

Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died.More.

Lottery says it overspent on amenities for new office

Indiana lottery officials say they overspent on their new headquarters and will sell some of their equipment after reports raised questions about the lavish facility.More.

Two injured on motorcycle sue Indy over police crash

Two people who were seriously injured when an allegedly intoxicated Indianapolis police officer collided with their stopped motorcycle are seeking unspecified damages from the officer, the police department and the city in at least the third civil suit over the case.More.

Delaware County closing office building on Fridays

Facing steep budget cuts, the county northeast of Indianapolis will be shutting down its main government building on Fridays and cutting the work week of nearly 150 employees.More.

WRTV sold with eight other TV stations for $212M

Television station and newspaper owner The E.W. Scripps Co. said Monday that it will pay $212 million in cash for nine TV stations, including WRTV in Indianapolis, owned by The McGraw-Hill Cos.More.

Feds: Proposed Indiana Medicaid expansion premature

Federal officials on Friday denied Indiana's request to use a state public health savings account to help cover the half-million people who will become eligible for Medicaid in 2014, saying the request was premature and leaving the state program's future in flux.More.

Panel dismisses complaint against Indiana Democrats

The Indiana Election Commission has dismissed — for now — a campaign finance complaint involving House Democrats who staged a five-week walkout earlier this year.More.

Indiana unemployment insurance overhaul continues

Workers taking voluntary buyouts will no longer be eligible for state unemployment benefits in Indiana beginning Saturday, and severance pay will be counted against unemployment payouts.More.

State receives 24 more tort claims for stage collapse

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's office said the new notices boost to 45 the total number of tort claims received to date from victims of the deadly state fair stage collapse.More.

Economy grew at weak 1.3-percent rate in 2nd quarter

The U.S. economy grew slightly faster in the spring than previously estimated but remained dangerously weak in the face of high unemployment and higher gas prices.More.

Federal judge nixes firm's Bio Cremation lawsuit

A federal judge in Pittsburgh has thrown out a lawsuit filed by a Pittsburgh company that claimed its so-called "Bio Cremation" service — a flameless process to cremate remains — was being unfairly targeted by two Indiana competitors.More.

Duke to begin razing state's oldest coal plant

Duke Energy Corp. is preparing to demolish a coal-fired power plant that's Indiana's oldest electricity-generating plant of its kind.More.

Lawsuit by fair victims challenges Indiana's $5M tort cap

An Indiana law that caps the state's liability for damages at $5 million for a single event violates the U.S. and state constitutions and should be thrown out, six plaintiffs suing over the deadly collapse of an Indiana State Fair stage argue in a lawsuit filed Monday.More.

NBA postpones camps, cancels 43 preseason games

The cancellations will cost the Indiana Pacers three preseason games, including home games Oct. 11 vs. the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks and Oct. 15 against the Orlando Magic.More.

Vera Bradley plans to expand distribution center

Handbag and luggage maker Vera Bradley Inc. says it plans to invest $22.5 million to nearly double the size of its Roanoke distribution center in northeastern Indiana, creating up to 124 new jobs by 2015.More.

Fear about world economy sends markets lower

Stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, extending a rout around the world. Indicators across the financial markets suggested investors were frightened that the global economy is in for a long slump.More.

Indiana trade delegation leaves for Japan after delay

An Indiana trade delegation led by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is on its way to Japan after being delayed by a typhoon.More.

Critics seek conditions on Progress-Duke Energy merger

Charlotte-based Duke Energy and Raleigh-based Progress Energy want to combine into one company with more than 7 million customers in the Carolinas, Florida, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.More.

Connected law firm's deal with Indiana grows

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration now will pay Barnes & Thornburg up to $8.05 million through next June to represent the administration of Gov. Mitch Daniels in the lawsuit with IBM Corp.More.

IPS losing ground as state's biggest school district

Indiana's two largest school districts both say they've seen small enrollment drops, with No. 2 Fort Wayne Community Schools inching closer in size to No. 1 Indianapolis Public Schools.More.

Dillinger relative considers moving gangster's home

A great nephew says he's talking with people in Greencastle and two out-of-state locations about sites for his collection of Dillinger items and possibly the farmhouse that is now in Dillinger's hometown of Mooresville.More.

Court upholds former pastor's fraud sentence

The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a 54-year sentence for a 67-year-old former pastor convicted of pocketing millions of dollars that investors believed would be used to build churches.More.

U.S. airline flights are fuller than ever this year

Frontier, a division of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways, sold 91 percent of its seats in July and August, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who fought over an armrest this summer.More.

Ex-Dow Agro scientist makes plea in trade-secret case

A former Indiana scientist has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally sending trade secrets worth $300 million to China and Germany.More.

Unemployment benefit requests jump again

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level in three months, another sign that the job market remains depressed.More.

City closes downtown plaza after parking deemed unsafe

The city of Indianapolis has closed Pan Am Plaza and part of a parking garage below it near the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium because the structural integrity of the parking facility poses a safety risk.More.

State fair's plan short on evacuation details

An emergency response plan drafted 10 months before the Indiana State Fair's deadly stage collapse details how staff should handle evacuations, but it doesn't spell out the precise scenarios that would trigger an evacuation, newly released documents indicate.More.

Conservative legislator Delph won't challenge Lugar

State Sen. Mike Delph said Wednesday he would stay in the Indiana Legislature and focus on raising his family.More.

Big sales forecast by CEO boosts Cummins stock

Cummins Chairman and CEO Tim Solso said Tuesday that 2011 would be a record year for the Columbus manufacturer.More.

Indiana schools chief lauds overhaul in annual speech

Indiana Schools Superintendent Tony Bennett used his second annual assessment of the state's education system to promote a sweeping overhaul approved this year.More.

Tort claims over state fair stage collapse exceed 20

The state is facing more than 20 potential lawsuits one month after the deadly outdoor stage collapse during the Indiana State Fair.More.

U.S. student-loan default rates jump sharply

The national two-year default rate rose to 8.8 percent last year, from 7 percent in fiscal 2008, according to the Department of Education. Driving the increase was an especially sharp increase among students who borrow from the government to attend for-profit colleges.More.

Authors Guild sues universities over online books

Authors and authors' groups sued the University of Michigan, Indiana University and three other universities Monday, seeking to stop the creation of online libraries made up of as many as 7 million copyright-protected books they say were scanned without authorization.More.

Daniels' book latest of many governors' tomes

Of the nation's 50 sitting governors, almost a quarter of them are authors. Four, including Daniels, have written tomes while serving as their state's chief executive.More.

Stocks plunge as worries about Europe intensify

Stocks plunged Friday, erasing the week's gains, amid rising fears about fallout from Europe's debt crisis. Seeking safer investments, investors sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to the lowest level in five decades.More.

Manning out indefinitely after latest neck surgery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is likely to be sidelined for at least eight weeks and possibly all season after having his third neck surgery in 19 months.More.

State lawyer calls IBM bid to depose Daniels 'meritless'

If Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can promote his book and lead a motorcycle tour, he isn't too busy to testify about his decision to cancel a contract with IBM Corp. to automate welfare applications, the technology giant contends in a court filing.More.

Johnson County still dealing with 2008 flood

Johnson County officials have been working to buy about 40 flooded properties in an area a few miles west of Greenwood, so they can be demolished.More.

Indiana classic car auction sees attendance jump

Officials of the company that has taken over a long-running classic car auction in northeastern Indiana say they believe it has bounced back from the financial and legal troubles of its former owner.More.

General Assembly considers going paperless with iPads

Indiana state lawmakers may trade in the reams of paper they use each session for sleeker iPads.More.

Stocks plunge after U.S. hiring dries up

Stocks plunged Friday after a dismal report on the job market renewed fears of another recession.More.

Purdue economist: Indiana will see record farm income

A Purdue University agricultural economist says Indiana's 2011 farm income could approach $4 billion, eclipsing the state's previous farm income record of $3.2 billion set in 2008.More.

Indiana lawmaker's lynching reference riles tea party

Democrat Andre Carson of Indianapolis, a black congressman, used a lynching metaphor to describe tea party policies he says would turn minorities into "second class citizens."More.

Former auction house owner Kruse released on bond

Former auction house owner Dean V. Kruse has been released on bond after surrendering to face a theft charge out of Pennsylvania alleging that he never paid a man $38,000 for selling an antique hearse.More.

Missouri health care advocates decry Indiana contractor

Indianapolis-based SynCare LLC, hired to determine the eligibility of Missouri Medicaid patients for in-home care, has "been a complete disaster from the beginning," statewide health care advocates charge.More.

'Survivor' contestant considers run for governor

Former "Survivor" contestant Rupert Boneham has formed an exploratory committee to possibly seek the Libertarian Party's nomination for governor.More.

UPDATE: Fund for state fair victims rises to $242K

Central Indiana Community Foundation spokesman Mike Knight said the State Fair Remembrance Fund contained $242,404 as of Tuesday. Officials are still determining how to distribute the money.More.

Frontier flight attendants ratify labor contract

The union representing nearly 1,000 flight attendants ratified a labor agreement with Republic Airways subsidiary Frontier Airlines aimed at cutting costs.More.

Indiana Board of Education OKs takeovers of 5 schools

Private companies will take over five public schools that a state official called in "various stages of dire situations" after the State Board of Education made the recommendation Monday because of poor classroom performance.More.

Keystone Towers tumble down

Keystone Watch VideoHundreds of people watched from nearby as explosives brought down a long-shuttered Indianapolis apartment tower near the Indiana State Fairgrounds that had become a neighborhood eyesore and a haven for crime.More.

Angie’s List faces challenges in bid to go public

The company said in its initial public offering that it has lost money since its inception. But it still could be attractive to prospective investors, said a local lawyer who helps companies go public.More.

Angie's List files for initial public offering

Consumer review provider Angie's List on Thursday filed the papers for an initial public offering of stock. The filing pegged the value of the offering at $75 million, though the Indianapolis-based company said that amount could change.More.

Bennett endorses private operators for 4 IPS schools

Indiana's public schools chief wants two outside organizations to take over operation of four troubled Indianapolis schools.More.

More Indiana welfare requests being submitted online

More than half of the state's new applications for food stamps and other welfare assistance are being submitted online, Indiana social services chief Michael Gargano told lawmakers Tuesday.More.

Witness: Simons were happy about nanny's pregnancy

A household employee of Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife said they were happy when they learned their nanny was pregnant, even though the nanny claims she was fired over the pregnancy.More.

llinois manufacturer plans move to northwest Indiana

Illinois manufacturer Modern Forge says it will open a factory in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to hire as many as 240 workers in the next few years.More.

Court rules state overreached when it shut puppy mill

The state had seized and sold 240 dogs at business, citing $142,000 in unpaid taxes.More.

Ohio cheerleading coach 7th Indiana State Fair death

Meagan Toothman, 24, was confirmed as the seventh person to die from the Aug. 13 stage collapse, according to a statement from the Marion County coroner's office released Monday night by the Indiana State Police.More.

WellPoint spent $1.3M on federal lobbying in 2nd quarter

WellPoint lobbied on issues tied to the overhaul's implementation and regulations for accountable care organizations, which are networks of hospitals, doctors, rehabilitation centers and other providers that coordinate a patient's care.More.

Indiana State Fair victims fund continues to grow

The Central Indiana Community Foundation's State Fair Remembrance Fund is on pace to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for victims of the stage collapse.More.

Elaborate outdoor concerts amp up safety concerns

As the multi-billion-dollar outdoor concert business has evolved from little more than shows under a canopied stage to productions featuring up to 20 tons of lighting and video equipment, experts point to the Indiana State Fair's fatal stage collapse as evidence of the necessity for caution — and regulation.More.

Colts to keep camp in Anderson for 5 more years

The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday they had agreed to a five-year deal that will keep training camp at the Division III school northeast of Indianapolis through 2016.More.

Indiana State Fair emergency plan just 1 page

An emergency plan outlining what to do if severe weather threatens the Indiana State Fair takes up a single page and does not mention the potential for evacuations.More.

Indiana State Fair reopens, honors five killed in stage collapse

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told hundreds of people who gathered Monday for a service to remember five people killed when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair that the tragedy has broken the hearts of the state's residents.More.

UPDATE: Tragedy prompts fair to cancel some events

Fair organizers plan to reopen Monday with a memorial service for the victims.More.

U.S. stocks open higher after positive retail report

A strong report on retail sales in July helped send U.S. stocks higher early Friday after a week of record-setting losses and gains on Wall Street.More.

Wet spring, dry summer dent Indiana corn, soybeans

Experts say Indiana farmers won't produce as much corn and soybeans as they had hoped for a second straight year.More.

Indiana casino owner preparing to exit bankruptcy

The company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track expects to emerge from bankruptcy protection in the coming months with about two-thirds less debt.More.

Dow drops more than 500 over economy concerns

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 519 points, or 4.6 percent, to close at 10,719.94 on Wednesday, wiping out the 429-point gain from Tuesday.More.

KAR Auctions reports $14M quarterly loss

Carmel-based used and salvaged vehicle auctioneer KAR Auction Services, Inc. said it lost $14.3 million in the second quarter due to the early payoff of debt.More.

Fed to keep interest rate near zero for 2 years

The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will likely keep interest rates at record lows for the next two years after acknowledging that the economy is weaker than it had thought and faces increasing risks.More.

Indiana part of suit against for-profit college

The Obama administration and four states, including Indiana, are accusing Education Management Corp., which operates two colleges in Indianapolis, of illegally paying recruiters to enroll students in an $11 billion fraud.More.

Indiana voucher program sees 2,200 students enlist

The Department of Education began accepting applications to its broad-sweeping new school voucher program a month ago. Since then, 2,230 students have been accepted into the programMore.

Stocks go on roller coaster ride after jobs report

Market swings continued all day after a better-than-expected employment report. By the market's close, the Dow was up 60 points, or 0.54 percent, to 11,444.More.

Stocks turn lower as optimism about jobs fades

Stocks rebounded Friday on a report that the U.S. added more jobs than expected during July, but quickly retreated.More.

U.S. jobless rate dips as economy adds 117,000 jobs

Hiring picked up slightly in July and the unemployment rate dipped to 9.1 percent, an optimistic sign after the worst day on Wall Street in nearly three years.More.

UPDATE: Dow drops 513 in worst day since '08

A broad sell-off sent major stock indexes down more than 4 percent for the day.More.

Frontier, flight attendants reach tentative deal

Frontier Airlines and the union representing its nearly 1,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to trim labor costs.More.

Medical implant maker plans move from northern Indiana

Rochester Medical Implants plans to move operations from Rochester to Noblesville in October. The company has 28 employees.More.

Aetna latest out of Indiana individual health market

The nation's third-largest health insurance company is the latest to leave the individual policy market in Indiana in another sign of diminishing competition.More.

Indiana tax revenue better than expected for July

The new budget year is off to a good start for Indiana's state government with about $23 million more in tax revenue coming in than expected.More.

Indiana State Fair to promote soybean industry

The Indiana State Fair will celebrate the versatility of the soybean and its $2.5 billion impact on the state during its 17-day run beginning Friday.More.

Proposed wind farm seeking approval in Tipton

An energy company that wants to build a massive wind farm in central Indiana has taken another step toward that goal.More.

Democrat Gregg wants to improve manufacturing base

Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg said Tuesday he would focus on rejuvenating the state's manufacturing base if he is elected governor next November.More.

Stocks slump as concerns about economy grow

The Dow Jones industrial average sank 265 points on Tuesday and all three major stock indexes fell more than 2 percent as investors reacted to more signs of weakness in the U.S. economy and poor earnings from several big companies.More.

Environmental groups sue to block I-69 construction

Citizens for Appropriate Rural Roads and the I-69 Accountability Project said the road expansion would violate federal environmental laws.More.

Indiana asks court to lift Planned Parenthood order

Indiana asked a federal appeals court Monday to lift a judge's order blocking parts of a new abortion law that cuts some public Planned Parenthood funding, saying the issue should be decided by Medicaid officials and not the courts.More.

Debt deal gaining steam in Washington, D.C.

A crisis-conquering deficit-reduction agreement struck by the White House and congressional leaders after months of partisan rancor picked up momentum Monday.More.

Lugar: Norquist tax pledge, others hamper Congress

Sen. Richard Lugar is the only Republican in the state's Congressional delegation who hasn't signed Norquist's pledge, which requires the signer to "oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes."More.

Economy growing at slowest pace since recession

The economy expanded at a meager 1.3-percent annual rate in the spring after scarcely growing at all in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said Friday. The combined growth for the first six months of the year was the weakest since the recession ended two years ago.More.

Democrats appeal Indiana elections chief decision

Indiana Democrats on Thursday appealed a decision allowing embattled Republican Secretary of State Charlie White to stay in office while he fights voter fraud charges.More.

Health care use trend may temper premium hikes

Consumers may catch a little break when their health insurance policies renew. Lower-than-expected use of health care has helped push insurer earnings higher and that may temper how much they increase premiums.More.

ISTA says new teacher contract forms violate state law

The Indiana State Teachers Association is asking a judge to block state education officials from putting new teacher contract forms for the 2011-2012 school year into use.More.

Nearly 100 Indiana post offices to undergo review

The financially-troubled U.S. Postal agency announced Tuesday that it will study more than 3,600 offices, branches and stations throughout the nation for possible closing.More.

Upland Brewing plans Bloomington expansion

Upland Brewing Co. expects to spend $3 million to buy, renovate and equip a former RCA Thomson warehouse, more than doubling its brewing capacity.More.

UPDATE: Players vote to OK deal to end NFL lockout

The NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps have voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal to the end the 4½-month lockout.More.

Frontier Airlines plans return to normal service

Frontier Airlines says it expects to return to normal service including a full schedule on Saturday after repairing planes that were damaged by hail.More.

States cut programs to help poor cool their homes

Many states hit hardest by this week's searing heat wave have drastically cut or entirely eliminated programs that help poor people pay their electric bills, forcing thousands to go without air conditioning when they need it most.More.

Primary care gets a new approach: prevention

A budding model for primary care that encourages the family doctor to act as a health coach who focuses as much on preventing illness as on treating it has shown promising results and saved insurers millions of dollars.More.

Indiana AG won't appeal immigration ruling

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he won't appeal a federal judge's decision to temporarily block part of a new state immigration law but will continue to fight against a ruling that would make the ban permanent.More.

Navistar cutting 200 contractor jobs in Fort Wayne

Navistar International Corp. is laying off some 200 contract workers from its Fort Wayne operations as part of its consolidation to a new headquarters in suburban Chicago.More.

Daniels signs trade deal with Chinese province

Daniels signed the business cooperation agreement Monday with the leader of Zhejiang Province, located on the east coast of China south of Shanghai. The document pledges to develop further business links between Indiana and Zhejiang.More.

Cummins CEO Solso retiring at end of year

Cummins Inc. says Tim Solso will retire as chairman and CEO at the end of the year. The 64-year-old Solso has led Cummins since 2000.More.

Legislative safeguards can't keep state from court

Indiana conservatives appeared to win major national victories with a trio of laws passed this year, but rebukes from a pair of federal judges and a lawsuit raised questions about how proposed laws are vetted for legal issues before they get to a vote.More.

Daniels revives agency mistakenly canceled

Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed an order restoring Indiana's largest state agency, the human services department, after it was accidentally eliminated due to a mistake in a new state law.More.

Judge says no insurance cash for Indiana concert hall

A judge has decided that the owners of a southern Indiana concert hall destroyed in an arson nearly two years ago aren't owed any insurance money because they didn't properly maintain the sprinkler system.More.

Indiana fireworks tax raises millions for training

State budget officials said Indiana took in $2.5 million from the special 5-percent public safety tax on fireworks during the 2011 fiscal year that ended June 30. That indicates about $51 million in retail fireworks sales around the state during that time.More.

UPDATE: Teachers, others sue over school voucher law

The Indiana State Teachers Association filed the lawsuit in Marion County on Friday seeking to block the state's new school voucher law. Plaintiffs include teachers, school administrators, clergy and taxpayers.More.

Local developer ready to start $18M project

Indianapolis-based Buckingham Cos. is expected to start construction this summer on an $18 million, 146-unit apartment building in downtown Columbus.More.

Lugar pushes energy savings, more oil production

Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar is pushing a national energy plan he says will save billions of dollars by increasing domestic oil production and improving energy efficiency.More.

Tanger buys outlet center from Simon Property

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. said Tuesday it bought an Ohio outlet shopping center from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. for $134 million.More.

UPDATE: Recount panel finds White eligible for office

The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 Tuesday morning to allow Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White to remain in office, denying a challenge to his eligibility by the Democratic party. White still faces a criminal trial.More.

Indiana: Medicaid patients' choice not unlimited

Medicaid patients don't have unlimited rights to choose medical providers, the state of Indiana said Friday in defending its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it offers abortions.More.

WellPoint goes online to educate about ER use

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. has enlisted Google Maps for new websites that help patients think twice before they visit an emergency room for care that a less-expensive retail health clinic could handle.More.

Planned Parenthood stops seeing Medicaid patients

Planned Parenthood of Indiana is no longer seeing Medicaid patients because a federal judge hasn't ruled yet on its attempt to block a new Indiana law cutting funding for certain abortion providers, officials said Monday.More.

White blames transient time for voting allegations

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White on Tuesday is expected to paint a picture of a man with a complicated personal life who was essentially without a home for nearly a year when he defends himself against voter fraud allegations.More.

State gets week to respond in Planned Parenthood case

A federal judge on Friday gave the state of Indiana a week to respond to the Obama administration's decision siding with Planned Parenthood of Indiana in an attempt to block the state's new abortion funding law.More.

Lilly enters collaboration deal with Swiss company

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. has signed a deal with Swiss company Synthes Inc. to co-promote the bone drug Forteo and develop other potential orthopedic treatments.More.

Unemployment aid applications stuck at high level

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits hardly changed for a second straight week, stuck at a high level that points to a slowing job market.More.

Chrysler faces fines over Kokomo plant death

State regulators have issued $200,000 in fines against Chrysler for safety violations found during the investigation of a worker's death at a central Indiana factory.More.

Former Indiana senator Bayh takes job with U.S chamber

Bayh's new position will be to analyze and promote ways to reduce government regulation.More.

Indiana: Abortion law for government to decide

A dispute between Indiana and federal Medicaid officials over Indiana's new abortion law cutting off some public funding for Planned Parenthood should be resolved by government administrators and not the courts, Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher told a federal judge Monday.More.

Abortion showdown looms for Indiana

The willingness of Indiana to challenge the federal government and risk a huge financial penalty could take the issue into uncharted legal and political territory.More.

Colleges hike tuition as state reduces funding

Supporters of Indiana's public universities say if state lawmakers continue to reduce state funding for higher education, colleges will keep raising tuition and fees.More.

Officials say bridge project can be changed

Officials who want to build two new bridges over the Ohio River and redo a downtown interchange announced Thursday that they've found ways to cut the cost of the project by more than $1 billion.More.

State eyes possible takeover of 18 failing schools

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett said it's simply unacceptable to have six straight years of failing schools.More.

Alexandria working on factory deal with defense contractor

Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods said plans are for Maryland-based Floatograph Technologies to buy the former U.S. Pipe facility from the city and then repair and remodel the factory. The plant could eventually have 100 workers.More.

Ball State defends planned tuition increases

Ball State University officials say a proposed tuition increase of about 4 percent for undergraduates and 9 percent for graduate students is needed to offset cuts in state funding.More.

General Mills plans $36M distribution center

General Mills Inc. announced Tuesday it would spend $36 million in building the new distribution center in Fort Wayne and potentially add 65 jobs by the end of 2012.More.

Purdue board hikes student tuition, adds fee

Purdue University students will begin paying either $400 or $1,000 more in tuition and fees next school year, depending on whether they are in-state or out-of-state.More.

Stunning crash at end gives Wheldon 500 victory

Rookie JR Hildebrand made the ultimate mistake with his very last turn of the wheel, crashing into the wall and sliding across the finish line.More.

WellPoint replaces chief accounting officer Miller

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. said its chief accounting officer has been removed immediately "without cause" and replaced with a veteran company executive.More.

Indiana farmers far behind in planting corn crop

Indiana farmers made up a lot of ground in the past week, but experts say they are still far behind their typical planting schedule because of this spring's drenching rains.More.

Indiana welfare workers indicted for stealing $191K

U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett said Tuesday the three created 126 benefit cards in the names of welfare clients and used them to withdraw money at bank machines, buy retail goods and sell them from 2008 until April 2010.More.

Indiana GOP chair: Daniels to help shape 2012 debate

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will continue to influence the national debate surrounding the 2012 presidential campaign even though he isn't a candidate, the leader of Indiana's Republican Party said Monday.More.

Feds review Indiana law targeting Planned Parenthood

Federal officials said Monday they're taking a hard look at a new Indiana law that withholds some public funding for Planned Parenthood of Indiana, a development that could cost the state some of its Medicaid funding.More.

Governor's race shaping up to be entertaining

Indiana's 2012 gubernatorial race features two strong front runners. Democrat John Gregg is a gregarious and folksy former House Speaker. Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is an outspoken and articulate conservative.More.

Smoking agency to remain intact within department of health

Agency's advocates express relief but say new structure leaves anti-smoking efforts vulnerable to politics.More.

Prices at gas pump painful for most Americans

In a poll about the cost of gasoline, 71 percent said rising prices will cause some hardship for them and their family, including 41 percent who called it a "serious" hardship.More.

Daniels says U.S. debt threatens American dream

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels believes tackling the national debt should be a focus of anyone running for the White House.More.

Gregg's lobbying record doesn't worry Democrats

Many of the same Democrats who blasted Republican Sen. Dan Coats last year for his time spent as a federal lobbyist are backing Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, who's a registered lobbyist in Indiana.More.

Indianapolis council OKs razing of Keystone Towers

The City-County Council in Indianapolis has voted to spend $4 million to demolish the abandoned 15-story Keystone Towers and the long-vacant former Winona Hospital.More.

Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor

As expected, former Democratic Indiana House Speaker John Gregg plans to run for governor. Gregg called all 92 county chairmen over the weekend to tell them, his campaign said.More.

Common sense might not keep you from being carded

The revised law that takes effect July 1 requires that only those who appear to be younger than 40 show ID when buying alcohol. But some retailers who embraced the stricter provisions say they're not ready to give customers the benefit of the doubt.More.

Growing school districts drop funding lawsuit

Three Indiana school districts, including Hamilton Southeastern and Franklin Township, are dropping a lawsuit against the state that claimed the method for distributing school funding treated growing districts unfairly.More.

Toyota plants to raise production in June

Toyota Motor Corp. says North American production will rise to 70 percent of normal in June as the company begins to recover from parts shortages caused by the earthquake in Japan.More.

Daniels signs 80 bills into law, including budget

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 80 bills into law Tuesday, including a new $28 billion state budget and redrawn political maps that will help shape elections for the next decade.More.

Lawmakers fall short in efforts to curtail private-sector unions

Of the 14 states where "right-to-work" bills barring mandatory union fees were considered, only New Hampshire has passed the legislation, and it is uncertain whether Republican lawmakers can overcome an expected veto by the Democratic governor.More.

Do-not-call list may expand to cell phone users

Indiana residents who use only their cell phones will be able to add those numbers to the state's do-not-call registry to block unwanted telemarketing calls under a bill awaiting Gov. Mitch Daniels' signature.More.

Economy adds 244,000 jobs, but unemployment rate ticks up

The job gains were widespread. Retailers, factories, financial companies, education and health care and even construction companies all added jobs. Federal, state and local governments cut jobs.More.

Justice Department to NCAA: Why no football playoff?

The U.S. Justice Department says there are "serious questions" about whether the current format of the college football playoff system complies with antitrust laws.More.

House panel moves to revive alternate jet engine

A U.S. House panel on Wednesday took a step toward reviving the alternate engine for the next-generation F-35 fighter plane that the Indianapolis operations of Rolls-Royce Corp. had been working on until a month ago.More.

Butler University student wins Frankfort mayoral nod

A 23-year-old Butler University student is now a step away from becoming mayor of a small central Indiana city.More.

Ex-Indianapolis deputy mayor Kennedy wins primary

Former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Melina Kennedy has easily won the city's Democratic mayoral primary and will face first-term GOP incumbent Greg Ballard in the November general election.More.

FDA OKs new diabetes pill from Lilly, Boehringer

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new diabetes pill from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly for patients who can't control their blood sugar with older medicines.More.

Indianapolis mayor challengers among primary hopefuls

Democrats will choose their candidate Tuesday to run against Indianapolis Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, while voters statewide pick nominees for city offices.More.

Obama reschedules Indianapolis visit for Friday

President Barack Obama plans to make his postponed visit to an Indianapolis auto parts manufacturer on Friday and will use the occasion to talk about plans for dealing with rising gas prices.More.

Daniels to decide on White House bid within weeks

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is on an East Coast trip this week, says he'll decide within weeks whether to run for president.More.

Brightpoint's earnings surge on smartphone sales

Brightpoint Inc., a distributor of wireless phones, said Thursday that its earnings increased more than sixfold as the growing demand for smartphones meant that more higher-priced devices passed through Brightpoint's facilities.More.

Compromise emerges on Indiana immigration bill

The state senator who said Indiana should crack down on illegal immigration says a compromise includes the potential loss of state tax benefits for businesses hiring illegal immigrants.More.

Indiana Legislature OKs redistricting proposal

Maps for new Indiana legislative election districts have gained final approval from the General Assembly and go to Gov. Mitch Daniels for consideration.More.

Key Indiana lawmakers optimistic about budget deal

Legislative leaders think they are on track to reach a budget deal by the time the legislative session ends Friday.More.

Indiana lawmakers OK bill to expand charter schools

A bill aimed at spurring more charter schools in Indiana has cleared its final legislative hurdle, marking another piece of Gov. Mitch Daniels' aggressive education agenda to pass.More.

Butler to announce new president

The private, 4,600-student Indianapolis university scheduled an event Wednesday afternoon to introduce its new president.More.

Judge orders Indiana recount chief into court

A judge Monday ordered the head of the Indiana Recount Commission to appear before him this week to explain why the panel has not moved more quickly in considering whether Republican Secretary of State Charlie White was a valid candidate when he won election last fall.More.

Budget could spur talks of school consolidation

Indiana lawmakers may have found a way to spur the consolidation of small school districts without jumping into the politically unpopular issue: Starve small districts of state funding to financially push them toward merger talks.More.

Indiana House passes bill to cut corporate tax rates

Indiana's corporate income tax rate would be cut by nearly 25 percent over the next four years under a plan the Indiana House has approved.More.

Final negotiations on Indiana budget start next week

A $28 billion budget proposal that cleared the Indiana Senate on Thursday includes a way to fine boycotting lawmakers — a provision Democrats oppose — and doesn't include an automatic taxpayer refund that the Republican governor wants.More.

CVS to pay $858K over inflated drug claims

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says the state will get $858,000 from CVS Pharmacy Inc. to settle allegations that the company overcharged Medicaid programs.More.

Indiana Senate backs setting daily fines for boycotts

Republican frustration over the five-week walkout by Indiana House Democrats re-emerged Wednesday as the state Senate approved a method for $1,000-a-day fines against boycotting legislators.More.

GOP forges ahead with Indiana redistricting

Republicans who now fully control the Legislature and the redistricting process say they've followed their commitment to draw new districts that are compact and avoid splitting up cities and counties.More.

AES buying DPL in $3.5 billion utility deal

AES, which owns Indianapolis Power & Light, is just the latest energy company attempting to bulk up with rising costs from new environmental regulations on the horizon.More.

Indiana House passes criminal checks on medical workers

The Indiana House has approved a bill requiring criminal background checks for anyone seeking a new license to be a doctor, dentist or several other health care jobs.More.

Toyota extends North American production cuts

Toyota Motor Corp. has extended production cuts at its North American factories into early June as it struggles to deal with parts shortages caused by the earthquake that hit Japan.More.

Steel Dynamics' quarterly profit jumps 63 percent

Steel Dynamics earned $105.9 million, compared with $65 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue rose 30 percent, to $2 billion. Analysts were looking for $1.91 billion.More.

Indiana Senate backs pulling Planned Parenthood money

The Indiana Senate voted Monday to prohibit any state contracts or grants with Planned Parenthood or other organizations that provide abortions.More.

Indiana lawmakers push voluntary renewable standards

Senate Bill 251, which passed the Indiana House Utilities and Energy committee Friday, calls for a voluntary goal of producing 10 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy resources by 2025.More.

Carl Cook to succeed father as CEO at Cook Group

Carl Cook has been named CEO of Bloomington-based medical device company Cook Group, replacing his father, who died Friday, company officials announced Saturday.More.

House panel backs GOP redistricting plan

The Indiana House elections committee voted 8-5 along party lines in favor of the proposals after Republicans revised the lines for several scattered state House districts from what they had proposed Monday.More.

New EPA rules could trigger Indiana emission testing

Drivers across Indiana could be required to have their vehicles undergo emissions testing if new federal Environmental Protection Agency rules set for release this summer are strict enough, a state environmental official said.More.

Feds: CVS to pay $17.5M over inflated Rx claims

The U.S. Justice Department says CVS Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle allegations it overcharged Medicaid programs in 10 states, including Indiana.More.

Analysts: Indiana taking in more money than expected

Analysts told the State Budget Committee on Friday they expect the state to take in some $643.7 million more in fiscal 2012 and 2013 than anticipated in the previous revenue forecast.More.

Storms drafted ethics memo on own case at IURC

Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission counsel Scott Storms spoke out for the first time publicly on ethics charges brought against him, denying allegations that there was a conflict of interest in how he handled cases involving Duke Energy.More.

Applications for unemployment benefits rise nationally

The government says applications for unemployment benefits rose 27,000, to a seasonally adjusted 412,000 for the week ended April 9. That left applications at their highest point since mid-February.More.

Indiana panels OK teacher merit pay, voucher bills

Two pieces of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' sweeping education plan, a voucher plan that would direct taxpayer money to private schools and a merit pay bill that links teacher pay to student performance, cleared key legislative hurdles Wednesday.More.

Panel OKs bill linking student tests, teacher pay

Teacher pay would be linked to student performance under a merit pay bill that has cleared an Indiana House committee.More.

Indiana panel OKs criminal checks on medical workers

Physicians, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, pharmacists and other medical workers would have to undergo a criminal background check when applying for a new state license under a bill approved Tuesday by an Indiana House committee.More.

Daniels' plan on sentencing changes appears dead

Daniels had made revamping of the criminal sentencing laws one of his top priorities for this year's legislative session, but lawmakers handling the bill said Tuesday they hadn't been able to reach a compromise and didn't expect more action before the General Assembly's April 29 adjournment deadline.More.

Indiana redistricting plan appears to benefit GOP

Republicans who control the Indiana General Assembly on Monday released proposed new maps for the state's nine congressional and 150 legislative districts, which seem to point toward solidifying GOP gains in the Statehouse.More.

Plan shifts Indiana GOP areas to Donnelly's district

The Senate Election Committee on Monday released proposed new district maps for Indiana's nine congressional and 50 state Senate districts.More.

Retail REIT profits may slip on store bankruptcies

Retailer bankruptcies likely will weigh on earnings of retail landlords, especially those that own shopping centers and mid-quality malls, an analyst said. But upscale mall owners like Simon Property Group should feel a smaller impact.More.

Indiana redistricting maps to be unveiled Monday

Republicans, who have complete control of the once-a-decade redistricting process, expect the new districts to be approved by the end of the legislative session.More.

Immigration bill's fate could be determined this week

The chairman of an Indiana House committee says he'll decide in the coming days whether the committee will take up a bill aiming for an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration.More.

Indiana Democrat fighting fines for walkout

Democrats who boycotted the Indiana House for five weeks are receiving smaller stipends because fines incurred during their walkout are being deducted from their checks, but at least one Democrat is fighting the process.More.

Judge sends election dispute back to recount panel

A judge ruled Thursday that Democrats may have a valid argument in challenging whether Republican Secretary of State Charlie White should be kicked out of office, but said the issue should be decided by a state election recount commission.More.

Obama cancels visit to Indiana factory

President Barack Obama was scheduled to pay a Friday visit to Allison Transmission, a supplier plant that makes transmission systems for hybrid vehicles.More.

Indicted businessman to remain in halfway house

A federal judge has denied a request by Tim Durham, who is accused in a $200 million fraud scheme, to be released from an Indianapolis halfway houseMore.

Lawmakers still at odds over alcohol ID age requirement

Indiana legislators are disagreeing about how old someone should look before they have to provide identification when buying alcohol.More.

Indiana Senate panel votes down proposed smoking ban

The Senate Public Policy Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday against the bill that had exemptions for casinos, bars, fraternal clubs, smoke shops and nursing homes.More.

Judge to hear argument in White election challenge

A Marion County judge is set on Wednesday to weigh whether Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is legally qualified to serve in the office to which he was elected in November.More.

Durham set for afternoon federal court date

Former Indiana businessman Timothy Durham, 48, who is accused in a $200 million fraud scheme, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Indianapolis on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.More.

Indiana judge dismisses lawsuit over forfeiture funds

An Indianapolis judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that accused 78 county prosecutors of breaking the law by not turning over assets seized from criminals to a state school fund.More.

Fate up in air for proposed Indiana smoking ban

The fate of a proposed statewide smoking ban in the state Legislature is uncertain, with anti-smoking advocates keeping up their push for restrictions that are tougher than some lawmakers think can win approval.More.

Cummins Inc. plans to add 2,500 new jobs in U.S.

The Columbus-based engine manufacturer says it is hiring across the board to meet strong demand worldwide and in anticipation of an economic recovery.More.

IPS says it will lay off more than 300 employees

Indianapolis Public Schools notified employees last week during spring break that they will begin cutting 271 teaching positions and 37 non-teaching positions to trim its $20 million budget deficit.More.

Bulldogs fall in title game, but leave big impression

Butler University lost 53-41 to the University of Connecticut on Monday night in the NCAA men's basketball title game. But now, thanks to two straight runs to the final, every mid-major thinks they've got a shot. And a blueprint for how to do it.More.

Unions plan protest rallies across Indiana

Labor unions are planning rallies at the Indiana Statehouse and around the state Tuesday as part of continuing protests against Republican-backed legislation.More.

Next state budget to spend $117M more on pensions

Indiana lawmakers plan to set aside more money in the next two-year budget to help deal with unfunded pension liabilities, but experts warn the amount needed to pay retirees will only grow in the next 15 years.More.

Indiana college to break ground on pharmacy school

Northern Indiana's Manchester College plans to begin work this summer on the college's new $18 million pharmacy school.More.

Scientists question claims in biotech letter

The widespread Internet posting of a letter by a retired Purdue University researcher who says he has linked genetically modified corn and soybeans to crop diseases and to abortions and infertility in livestock has raised concern among scientists that the public will believe his unsupported claim is true.More.

Drugmaker Lilly launches global service program

Eli Lilly and Co. is starting a service program that sends employees around the world to help developing communities and learn about other cultures, as the drugmaker looks to international markets.More.

Second whistleblower joins suit against Rolls-Royce

A second person has joined a lawsuit alleging Rolls-Royce Corp. concealed repeated defects at an Indianapolis aircraft engine plant and fired workers for reporting problems.More.

IBM files court motion to depose Daniels, aide

Gov. Mitch Daniels and his chief of staff were both deeply involved in Indiana's decision to outsource the automation of welfare intake, and they should provide depositions in lawsuits over IBM Corp., a lawyer for the company argues in a brief.More.

Labor bills targeted in boycott pass Indiana House

Republicans in the Indiana House on Wednesday pushed through three labor-related bills that had drawn protests from Democrats during their five-week legislative walkout.More.

Kroger plans $3.8 million school investment

The Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocer announced Wednesday a new three-year, $3.8 million investment that will support library grants, schools and a literacy initiative across Indianapolis.More.

Indiana Senate panel may vote on smoking ban after all

Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, the chairman of an Indiana Senate committee, said he might call for a vote on the proposal at the Senate Public Policy Committee's April 6 meeting, but that he likely wouldn't allow any amendments.More.

Indiana House faces pressure to finish work on time

House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, said the five week "vacation" by House Democrats means lawmakers may have to work on Fridays and Saturdays. He said representatives would go with little sleep and eat sandwiches and pizza while working at their desks if necessary to get work done.More.

Inflation worries push consumer confidence lower

Shoppers' worries about juggling rising gas and food prices and other household costs pushed the Consumer Confidence Index down sharply in March.More.

Remy International files plans for public offering

Pendleton-based manufacturer Remy International Inc., the former General Motors Co. unit that exited bankruptcy in 2007, has filed plans to raise up to $100 million through an initial public stock offering.More.

As Japan shutdowns drag on, auto crisis worsens

In the weeks ahead, car buyers will have difficulty finding the model they want in certain colors, thousands of auto plant workers will likely be told to stay home, and companies such as Toyota, Honda and others will lose billions of dollars in revenue.More.

No breakthrough in talks to end Indiana House walkout

Legislators from both parties threw cold water Thursday on optimism about a breakthrough ending the month-long boycott by Indiana House Democrats.More.

Smoking bill needs exemptions to survive Senate

Health advocates will have to live with wide exemptions in a proposed statewide smoking ban because a stricter, more comprehensive ban wouldn't be able to pass the conservative Senate, the head of a Senate committee said.More.

Panel backs Indiana gay marriage ban amendment

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the amendment on a 7-3 party line vote Wednesday, with Republican senators rejecting arguments that language prohibiting civil unions could threaten the ability of employers to offer domestic partner benefits.More.

Indiana schools chief says education changes needed

State-funded vouchers for private schools and a shift of money to charter schools are necessary steps in the effort to improve Indiana's education system, the state schools superintendent said Tuesday.More.

Daniels signs book deal

The book is scheduled to come out in September and is being billed by Sentinel as a reminder of "America's urgent need for limited but more effective government, fiscal discipline at all levels, increased liberty for individuals, and a restoration of our national greatness."More.

Indicted financier Durham ordered released on $1M bond

A federal magistrate in California has ordered a former Indiana businessman accused in a $200 million fraud scheme released on $1 million bond.More.

Indiana senator returning cash from troubled financier

An Indiana state senator is returning campaign contributions from Timothy Durham, a former Indianapolis businessman charged with running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $200 million.More.

Grissom air base to get $7.4 million control tower

An Indiana air base that houses the nation's largest fleet of KC135 four-engine tankers will get a high-tech air traffic control tower next year that supporters say will better serve its growing military, civilian and commercial aviation needs.More.

WellPoint CEO received 3-percent raise last year

The Indianapolis-based insurer awarded Angela Braly a total pay package worth $13.4 million, up from $13.1 million in 2009 even as the company's profit and enrollment numbers slipped.More.

Fear of GOP dominance fuels Indiana Dems' boycott

Indiana House Democrats, whose walkout nearly a month ago halted the legislative process, remain in no hurry to return considering they face the prospect of losing on almost every vote.More.

Panel nixes transportation aid for charter schools

An Indiana Senate panel eliminated part of a proposal on Wednesday that would have required traditional public schools to help provide transportation to students attending charter schools.More.

Wholesale prices jump on steep rise in food costs

Wholesale prices jumped last month by the most in nearly two years due to higher energy costs and the biggest rise in food prices in 36 years.More.

Indiana House speaker weighing options over boycott

The Republican leader of the Indiana House said his patience was wearing thin with Democratic lawmakers who have shut down the legislative process in Indiana for three weeks by walking out on their jobs.More.

State finds Notre Dame at fault in student videographer's death

Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Lori Torres said Tuesday that the school will be fined $22,500 for five violations, including failing to properly train Declan Sullivan, the 20-year-old junior film student who died in the Oct. 27 accident.More.

Colts owner wants negotiations, not litigation

Jim Irsay said Monday he's "optimistic" the league will not lose the 2011 season or next year's Super Bowl in Indianapolis because of the lockout, though he is "disappointed" that players have resorted to making their case through the legal system.More.

Indiana state budget website gets new features

New features being added to the state of Indiana's budget transparency website include the ability for users to sign up for e-mail alerts when information they are interested in is updated.More.

NFL, players face expiration of labor contract

With the NFL on the brink of its first work stoppage in nearly a quarter of a century, Commissioner Roger Goodell and union head DeMaurice Smith met at a federal mediator's office Friday, the day the league's twice-extended labor contract was set to expire.More.

Indiana University to offer workers buyout plan

Indiana University is drafting plans to offer thousands of university employees a voluntary retirement buyout.More.

Thousands gather for union rally at Statehouse

Thousands of Indiana union members held signs, chanted slogans and cheered speakers outside the Statehouse on Thursday at a rally to protest Republican-backed bills they consider an attack on public education and labor unions.More.

Indiana House leaders more genial over boycott

More than two weeks after Democratic lawmakers fled Indiana to block GOP-backed legislation, both sides gave optimistic signals Wednesday about resolving the stalemate.More.

Prosecutors seek another probe involving White

Two special prosecutors have asked the Indiana inspector general to investigate whether indicted Secretary of State Charlie White improperly accessed a report detailing evidence of alleged voter fraud against him.More.

Frontier Airlines cuts second-quarter capacity plans

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said Monday that it is reducing growth plans for its Frontier Airlines unit because of uncertainty about future oil prices.More.

Pay TV battle turning bitter; no agreement reached

A battle over fees between Dish Network and television station owner Lin TV Corp. caused 27 stations, including two in Indianapolis, to go dark for Dish subscribers Saturday.More.

Democrats try to explain boycott in Web meetings, calls

As pressure mounts for Indiana Democrats to end their Statehouse boycott and get back to work, some members of the exiled caucus are holding town hall meetings to explain to their constituents why they are holed up in an Illinois hotel.More.

NFL, union agree to 24-hour deadline extension

The NFL and the players' union decided Thursday to keep the current collective bargaining agreement in place for an additional 24 hours so that negotiations can continue.More.

Indiana House speaker set to fine boycotters

Most House Democrats skipped Thursday morning's floor session, extending their stay at an Urbana, Ill., hotel to an 11th day and preventing action on labor and education bills they oppose.More.

Daniels: Legislative impasse may preclude White House run

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he would stay focused on state matters even if doing so means he would miss a window of opportunity to launch a possible run for the White House.More.

Indiana-made electric cars recalled for 3rd time

Think North America has filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalling 23 of its City electric cars produced late last year.More.

U.S. fines 3 theater companies over child labor

Operators of three of the nation's biggest movie theater chains have paid more than $277,000 in federal fines over allegations that they violated child-labor laws, the Labor Department announced Tuesday.More.

Bosma considers fines for boycotting Democrats

Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says fines are among the only options left to try and persuade boycotting Democrats to return to the Statehouse after a week spent in Illinois.More.

Indiana private-school voucher bill faces changes

To win solid support for the bill from his own caucus, House Speaker Brian Bosma said Republicans are considering limiting the number of students who could receive vouchers and may further restrict qualifying income levels.More.

Republicans turn up public pressure on Dem holdouts

Republicans are trying to turn up the political heat on Indiana House Democrats who left the state to stall labor- and education-related bills they find objectionable.More.

Rising pump prices rattle drivers, businesses

High fuel prices are forcing tough choices on small-business owners who are loathe to charge more for fear of losing cost-conscious customers.More.

Congress takes up major change in patent law

Congress has been trying for well over a decade to rewrite patent law, only to be thwarted by the many interested parties.More.

Purdue to help businesses, towns participate in global economy

China is the first country chosen for the initiative, which is aimed at generating trade and investment opportunities for Indiana companies and communities.More.

Indiana overpays localities $610M over 3 years

State budget officials are seeking to recoup much of nearly $610 million overpaid to local governments in fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 due to income tax revenue estimates thrown off by the lingering recession.More.

Indiana lawmakers urge NFL, players to reach deal

Lawmakers from Indiana, home of next season's Super Bowl, are urging the NFL and players union to avoid a work stoppage that would have a "devastating impact" on the state's economy.More.

WellPoint board declares 25-cent dividend

WellPoint Inc. became the latest health insurer to reward shareholders with a quarterly payout after piling up cash from a string of strong financial performances.More.

Democratic lawmakers leave Indiana, block labor bill

Indiana House Democrats took a page from the playbook of their counterparts in Wisconsin on Tuesday, refusing to show up and at least temporarily blocking a Republican-backed labor bill.More.

Indiana home sales and prices rise in January

The median sale price of homes across the state rose to $100,000 during January, up 5 percent when compared to the same month last year.More.

GOP-led Indiana House panel OKs new budget proposal

A Republican-controlled Indiana House committee has approved a GOP budget proposal that would keep overall education funding at current levels while making major shifts in the way money is divvied up among individual school districts.More.

Panel OKs pulling Indiana Planned Parenthood money

An Indiana legislative committee has approved a proposal that would prohibit any state contracts or grants with Planned Parenthood or other organizations that provide abortions.More.

Kite Realty sees decline in quarterly results

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss on declining revenue.More.

Panel OKs plan to cut Indiana corporate tax rate

A proposed cut of more than 20 percent in the state's corporate income tax rate would improve Indiana's business climate without hurting the state budget, the leader of the Indiana Senate's tax committee said Wednesday.More.

Lawmaker wants state to stop funding Planned Parenthood

Rep. Matt Ubelor of Bloomfield said he wants to cut off about $1.6 million that Planned Parenthood of Indiana receives from the state because he believes abortion providers shouldn't receive taxpayer funding.More.

UPDATE: House votes to kill pricey jet fighter engine

The decision on military budget cuts could have a big impact on the Indianapolis operations of Rolls-Royce Corp., the city’s second-largest manufacturer behind Eli Lilly and Co.More.

Irsay: Colts put franchise tag on Manning

Manning, the only four-time MVP in league history, has been given the exclusive franchise tag, a move that could cost the Colts $23 million next season. Team owner Jim Irsay announced the decision Tuesday night on Twitter.More.

Indiana Senate panel advances marijuana, meth bills

The Senate's criminal law committee voted 5-3 to advance to the full Senate the bill directing the criminal law and sentencing study committee to examine Indiana's marijuana laws next summer and make recommendations.More.

Indiana House OKs amendment banning gay marriage

The Republican-controlled House voted 70-26 to advance the proposal, which must clear two separately-elected Legislatures to get on the ballot for a public vote.More.

Indiana launches $250K ad blitz for Illinois businesses

State and local officials in northwest Indiana are investing $250,000 in billboards and television and print ads will appear across Illinois and target that state's personal and corporate tax increases.More.

Retail sales rise again despite severe weather

Shoppers pushed retail sales up for a seventh straight month in January, but the increase was the weakest since June.More.

Vote delayed on Indiana same-sex marriage amendment

Resolution sponsor Rep. Eric Turner of Marion said he wouldn't call it for a vote on Monday because some House members who want to support it were absent for the day.More.

Inspectors find Indiana tobacco sales to minors declining

A partnership called the Tobacco Retailer Inspection Program said Monday that sales of tobacco products to teen-agers occurred in less than 4 percent of more than 8,400 inspections.More.

Bosma: Daniels 'hands on' with legislators

The leader of the Indiana House says the governor stays in contact with legislative leaders on his agenda, even as he continues to flirt with a presidential run.More.

UPDATE: Former Speedway announcer Carnegie dies

Tom Carnegie, 91, who served as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's public address announcer for 60 years, has passed away.More.

Census: Home vacancies follow job losses in Indiana

North-central and east-central Indiana, which absorbed the brunt of the job losses, also showed the highest percentage of unoccupied homes.More.

Indiana moving ahead with plan to fix jobless fund

Legislators aren't holding up a plan to fix Indiana's debt-ridden unemployment insurance fund as they wait to see whether the federal government will put off charging the states interest on what they owe.More.

Labor board seeks rehiring of fired pro-union store worker

The National Labor Relations Board has asked a federal judge to order Fishers-based Marsh Supermarkets to rehire a pro-union worker whom the company fired.More.

Indiana panel OKs early-graduation scholarship

A proposal to give Indiana high school seniors a $3,500 college scholarship if they graduate a year early has cleared its first legislative hurdle.More.

Health insurers expect hit from reform rule

Major health insurers, including WellPoint, say a provision that requires them to spend a certain percentage of the premiums they collect on care-related costs will eat into earnings this year.More.

Indiana teachers rally against GOP education plan

More than 1,000 Indiana teachers swarmed the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday for a rowdy rally denouncing the sweeping education proposals moving through the Republican-dominated state House and Senate.More.

Lawmakers eye cutting corporate taxes

Legislators are moving ahead with a plan to cut Indiana's corporate income tax by about 40 percent while holding off on phasing out the state inheritance tax.More.

Lawmakers pass bill to expand vote centers

The Indiana General Assembly has passed its first bill of the 2011 legislative session: a proposal to allow any Indiana county to use centralized vote centers instead of neighborhood polling precincts.More.

Mourdock says he's made decision about Senate run

Indiana state Treasurer Richard Mourdock says he's made a decision and will make an announcement soon about whether he'll challenge longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar in the 2012 Republican primary.More.

Indiana's promised scholarships caught in budget bind

The growing popularity of the 21st Century Scholars program and the state's recession-driven budget bind has state officials looking to tighten up both the academic and financial requirements.More.

NFL lockout could prove costly to Indy economy

The worst case scenario — no season — would mean the city of Indianapolis sustaining the most expensive hit in league history.More.

Purdue cancels $28 million coal-fired power plant

The school's board of trustees voted Friday morning to cancel the $28 million project for the Wade Utility Plant based on financial and regulatory concerns.More.

Jobless rate falls to 9 percent despite weak job growth

The economy generated only 36,000 net new jobs in January, the fewest in four months, but the unemployment rate fell because many of those out of work gave up on their job searches.More.

Tighter rules for scholarship program advance

Indiana's popular 21st Century Scholars program that provides full college scholarships to needy students who stay out of trouble would have stiffer requirements under a proposal approved Thursday by a legislative committee.More.

Indiana took in more revenue than expected in January

So far this fiscal year, collections are ahead of the state's forecast by $78 million, or 1.1 percent.More.

Indiana colleges want $700 million for new buildings

Commission for Higher Education officials say Indiana's universities should get no money for capital projects during the next two-year state budget.More.

Report: Gifts to universities flat despite market recovery

College fundraising was flat during the 2010 fiscal year as a recovering stock market failed to instill donors with confidence. But Indiana University bucked the trend.More.

Pacers owner to keep Bird as team president

Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon says team president Larry Bird's job is safe through the rest of the season, and he could be back next year.More.

House passes measure fixing unemployment fund

The Indiana House approved a bill Monday to help fix the state's bankrupt unemployment insurance fund by reducing jobless benefits for some people and softening tax increases on businesses.More.

Indiana House OKs smoking ban with bars exempted

The Republican-led House voted 68-31 Monday to approve the bill, which now moves to the GOP-controlled Senate for consideration.More.

Ball State touted for research even as funding drops

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has classified Ball State as a "high research university" for the first time, elevating it to a status shared in Indiana only by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.More.

Pence won't run for president; no word on governor's race

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence said Thursday he won't seek the Republican nomination for president in 2012 because he wants to focus on issues "closer to home" — a message some supporters are interpreting as his clearest sign yet that he'll run for Indiana governor.More.

U.S. says new rules would cut thousands of coal jobs

The Obama administration's own experts estimate their proposal for protecting streams from coal mining would eliminate thousands of jobs and slash production across much of the countryMore.

Bill advances to set 40 as Indiana's alcohol ID age

The bill would change a much-ridiculed law that took effect last summer requiring everyone — regardless of age — to be carded for carryout alcohol.More.

State senator: Should Indiana legalize marijuana?

Sen. Karen Tallian, D- Portage, is sponsoring a bill that would direct the criminal law and sentencing study committee to examine Indiana's marijuana laws next summer and come up with recommendations.More.

Indiana House OKs bill to ban texting while driving

Indiana drivers would not be allowed to send or read text messages on mobile phones under legislation that cleared the Indiana House on Tuesday.More.

Some big bills on back burner in Indiana Legislature

Three weeks into Indiana's legislative session, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma is touting the hard work being done on major issues. Democratic House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer contends the session is off to a slow start.More.

Indiana House panel backs texting ban for all drivers

Drivers wouldn't be allowed to send or read text messages on cell phones under a bill approved by an Indiana House committee.More.

Bill would make Indiana schools start after Labor Day

Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel said it makes sense to start school after Labor Day because families would have more summer vacation time together.More.

Home building suffers another bad year, locally and nationally

Building permits filed for new homes in the nine-county Indianapolis area rose just 2.6 percent in 2010, to 3,720. That’s just 95 more homes than in 2009—the worst year for local home construction in more than a quarter century.More.

Health chief: Indiana needs more trauma center access

State Health Commissioner Greg Larkin says much of Indiana lacks the access to hospital trauma centers needed to treat victims of attacks like the one in Tucson that left U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona critically injured.More.

Lugar to seek re-election

Sen. Richard Lugar plans to return to Indiana on Friday for a major fundraiser in Carmel.More.

Humvee maker cutting 300 jobs at Indiana factory

AM General plans to lay off 300 workers from the Mishawaka factory that makes Humvees for the military.More.

Pence urged to enter presidential race in 2012

An independent campaign to draw GOP Rep. Mike Pence into the 2012 presidential race is under way, with a veteran of the Reagan White House launching a petition drive on Monday urging him to enter the primary contests.More.

IU students find niche in battle against high textbook prices

Online business expands to universities in Florida and Texas.More.

Analyst predicts modest year for REIT returns

Goldman Sachs & Co. analyst Jonathan Habermann expects a return of 5 percent to 10 percent this year after last year's 29-percent total return for REIT stocks.More.

Neighboring states gleeful over Illinois tax increase

Neighboring states are plotting to take advantage of what they consider a major economic blunder and lure business away from Illinois.More.

Education dominates Daniels' State of State address

Gov. Mitch Daniels urged Indiana lawmakers Tuesday night to be aggressive in making sweeping changes to the state's education system.More.

Brightpoint will handle supply chain for Allied

Brightpoint said it will take over direct sales of Allied Wireless, as well as billing, shipping of equipment and other functions.More.

Advocates say most Hoosiers want school changes

Advocates met at the Statehouse Monday to push education proposals that have renewed life during this legislative session because of support from Gov. Mitch Daniels and leaders in the GOP-controlled House and Senate.More.

Legislation would allow vote centers in all counties

A bill that would allow all 92 Indiana counties to set up centralized voting centers instead of traditional precinct polling places has unanimously cleared a state Senate committee.More.

NFL playoffs' first 2 games set ratings milestones

The New York Jets' last-second 17-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts earned the highest rating since the NFL began airing prime-time wild card games in 2002.More.

More unemployment claims filed nationally last week

The U.S. Labor Department says applications for unemployment aid rose by 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 409,000 in the week ending Jan. 1. Applications fell to 391,000 in the previous week, the lowest point since July 2008.More.

Super Bowl organizers not concerned about lockout

Host committee chairman Mark Miles said he believes the city would get another Super Bowl even if an NFL labor stoppage canceled the game.More.

Lilly bumped up federal lobbying in third quarter

The Indianapolis-based drugmaker spent $2.1 million in the three months that ended Sept. 30, a 5-percent increase from the same quarter last year and a jump of more than 30 percent from the $1.6 million it spent in this year's second quarter.More.

Daniels wins award for fiscal responsibility

The first ever "Fiscy Awards" will be presented this week to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota and Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.More.

Indiana license branches no longer renewing plates

Starting Monday, all Indiana residents will have to order their registration cards, stickers and plates online or by mail, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles said.More.

Governor wants revamped teacher evaluations

Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels and state schools superintendent Tony Bennett say Indiana needs a more honest look at the job teachers and principals are doing.More.

Indiana Medicaid cuts likely to be followed by more

The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning has approved a series of emergency rules that it expects to save a total of $4.1 million over the next six months, but that will make up for only a small portion of the $31.4 million shortfall the agency anticipates for the fiscal year.More.

Indiana to stop mailing out state income tax forms

The State Department of Revenue estimates the change will affect about 1 million taxpayers and save the state about $200,000 in the next fiscal year.More.

State GOP leaders weigh banning required union dues

Bills filed in the Indiana House would ban workers from being required to pay union dues.More.

Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy

Starting in January, more than 10,000 baby boomers a day will turn 65, but many are facing a personal finance disaster just as they're hoping to retire.More.

Economy brightens as consumers spend, layoffs slow

The latest data confirm that the economy is improving, even though too few jobs are being created to lower the 9.8 percent unemployment rate.More.

Credit card processor plans Jeffersonville expansion

Heartland Payment Systems said Tuesday it will spend more than $6.2 million to expand its operations in southern Indiana and hire up to 140 more workers by next summer.More.

State reaches deal on coal-gasification plant

The state's finance authority said Thursday that it reached a 30-year deal to buy synthetic natural gas from a coal-gasification plant planned for southern Indiana, marking the first time the state has entered into such a venture.More.

Daniels says he'd sign statewide smoking ban

Gov. Mitch Daniels said towns and cities have shown it's possible to enact smoking bans with significant benefits and minimal cost.More.

First vehicles roll out of Indiana electric-car plant

Fifteen cars rolled out of Think North America's Elkhart plant on Wednesday, bound for Indianapolis. The cars will be used primarily by the state Department of Natural Resources.More.

Indiana may cut Medicaid services to check costs

The state Medicaid actuary projected Indiana's share of the program's costs will rise by about $1.46 billion this fiscal year, by about $1.84 billion in the 2012 fiscal year and by about $2 billion in the 2013 fiscal year unless some services are cut.More.

Chrysler to invest another $85M in Kokomo plant

Chrysler Group LLC said Tuesday it plans to invest an additional $85 million in its Kokomo transmission plant. The money is in addition to the recently announced $1.2 billion investment in other facilities in the north-central Indiana city.More.

Big Ten names divisions 'Leaders' and 'Legends'

The conference, expanding to 12 teams in all sports and adding divisions and a championship game in football starting next season, on Monday also unveiled a new logo and 18 football awards, each named after two standout Big Ten performers.More.

IU's health care budget could be $25 million short

Indiana University's board of trustees has learned that the school's health care budget is $24.9 million short of projected expenses in 2011-12.More.

Two states lose federal high-speed rail money

The Obama administration is taking $1.2 billion in high-speed rail money away from Ohio and Wisconsin and awarding it to 12 other states, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday.More.

Whistleblower suit cites Rolls-Royce engine flaws

Rolls-Royce Corp. concealed repeated defects at an aircraft engine plant in Indianapolis and fired a safety official for reporting the problems, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.More.

Solar panel maker plans up to 240 jobs in Columbus

A Muncie-based startup company to spend nearly $9 million to start production at a Columbus industrial park. The plant will make high-efficiency solar panels that are in growing demand around the world.More.

Illinois casino plan could amp up gambling competition

Proponents of Illinois' plan say it could raise up to $1 billion in new tax revenue annually for a state that could face a deficit of up to $15 billion next year. But experts say Illinois is likely to take more money from its own residents rather than residents of Indiana or Wisconsin.More.

Builders of faulty Indiana bridge face state-work ban

A committee has recommended that the state highway department stop hiring Gary-based Superior Construction Co. and Indianapolis-based bridge designer RQAW Corp. over a northwestern Indiana highway that has been closed because of safety concerns.More.

Charities struggling to keep up with growing need

The chief operating officer for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana said demand caused by the economic downturn is unprecedented in the organization's 30-year history.More.

Two more WellPoint executives set to depart

Chief Actuary Cynthia Miller and Chief Strategy Officer Bradley Fluegel—both of whom were prominent during the health reform debate—are leaving the health insurance giant.More.

Indiana revenue shows slight gains in November

Indiana's finances showed signs of life in November as growth in sales and individual income tax collections helped bring in $49 million more than projected in the most recent revenue forecast.More.

Jobless claims tick up again

Difficulties adjusting for the Thanksgiving holiday contributed to last week's spike in new applications, a government analyst said. The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths volatility, fell to 431,000 last week, a two-year low.More.

State lawmakers face tough choices over prison costs

Indiana lawmakers will swim rough political waters next year when deciding whether to spend millions more on overcrowded prisons or reducing prison sentences and being seen as soft on crime.More.

Organic food company with big plans cutting jobs

Really Cool Foods, which started operations in eastern Indiana two years ago with plans for hiring 1,000 workers, now has about 200 after a round of layoffs this week.More.

Judge denies motion to dismiss school funding suit

Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Schools and Middlebury Community Schools say the school formula violates the state constitution's requirement for "general and uniform" public education funding because districts get different per-pupil amounts.More.

Cost of '12 Days of Christmas' items soars 10.8 percent

Trying to buy the items repeated in the song's verses would cost $96,824—10.8 percent more than last year due to rising gold prices and higher pay for nine dancing ladies.More.

State still issuing water permits under controversial, old rules

More than three years after sparking an uproar by issuing BP a permit allowing it to discharge more pollution from its Whiting refinery, Indiana is still issuing permits under the same problematic set of rules that played a role in that 2007 controversy.More.

October durable goods orders drop 3.3 percent

The setback was the sharpest decline since demand fell 8 percent in January 2009. The unexpectedly sharp decrease raises questions about the strength of manufacturing.More.

Three-quarters of state high schools miss standards

Indiana's top education official says the latest performance statistics show schools are failing students once they reach high school.More.

USDA investigating cattle brokerage for bad checks

Indiana-based Eastern Livestock Co. may owe more than 700 ranchers across the Midwest, South and West a total of $130 million.More.

Indiana Legislature to broadcast all meetings online

All Indiana General Assembly committee meetings will be shown live online in the 2011 session for the first time.More.

Indiana House speaker offers two Democrats committee chairs

New Republican Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says he's serious about seeking bipartisan support in the upcoming legislative session.More.

Governor wants to reward early high school graduates

Gov. Mitch Daniels plans to ask the General Assembly to allow students who choose to graduate early to use much of the money the state would save to pay for higher education.More.

October retail sales post best showing since March

Much of the strength came from a big rise in auto sales. Excluding autos, retail sales rose a more modest 0.4 percent.More.

Carmel strip mall fire starts in doughnut shop

The fire began at a Dunkin' Donuts shop Thursday morning, spread to a winemaking shop and threatened other businesses.More.

Jobless claims fall sharply to 4-month low

The U.S. Labor Department said Wednesday that initial claims for jobless aid dropped by 24,000, to a seasonally adjusted 435,000. Many Wall Street economists expected a smaller decrease.More.

Moody's downgrades long-term ratings for Eli Lilly

Moody's Investors Service on Monday lowered the long-term ratings of Lilly one notch, to A2 from A1, citing a wave of patent expirations the drugmaker faces in coming years.More.

Indianapolis, U.S. reach deal on sewage overflows

The new plan includes an accelerated construction schedule for the city's efforts to reduce sewage overflows from systems that carry both storm runoff and sanitary waste.More.

Governor starts Asia trip with Indiana delegation

Daniels and about 40 government and business officials from Indiana are scheduled to be in China until Sunday. The governor and a smaller group will then go to Japan for meetings until returning to Indiana on Nov. 17.More.

Republic Airways profit soars on acquisitions

Indianapolis airline plans a public offering of 12 million shares of common stock that could raise $100 million or more.More.

Pilots unhappy over airport changes in Greenwood

Pilots say they're upset by changes since new management took over and have begun go to Shelbyville and other airports to buy fuel. Some are even considering moving their planes.More.

Employers add jobs, but rate sticks at 9.6 percent

U.S. employers added the most jobs in five months in October, with the education and health care sectors leading the way.More.

Daniels wants changes in education, unemployment

Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels' 2011 legislative agenda includes expanding charter schools, establishing merit pay for teachers, cutting unemployment benefits and raising unemployment insurance taxes on businesses.More.

Democrats look to rebuild after Republican gains

Indiana Democrats are looking for a life preserver heading toward 2012. And their best hope might rest with the man some blame in part for at least one of the party's losses: retiring Sen. Evan Bayh.More.

Indiana revenue in October down from year ago

The state Budget Agency reported Wednesday that Indiana collected $959 million in October. That's $23 million below the most recent forecast and about $81 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in 2009.More.

After 2008 change, Indiana returns to GOP roots

Republicans picked up the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh and two southern Indiana congressional seats that had been held by Democrats. They also appeared poised to claim a two-thirds majority in the Indiana Senate and take control of the state House of Representatives.More.

Democrat Donnelly holds on in 2nd District

Democrats have held onto one of the most hotly contested congressional seats in the country with Rep. Joe Donnelly barely winning re-election Tuesday in northern Indiana's 2nd district.More.

Republican Young defeats Hill in 9th District

Republican Todd Young has defeated five-term Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in southern Indiana's 9th district, dealing Democrats a second loss in congressional seats they held in the state.More.

GOP gains seat with Bucshon's win in 8th District

Republican Larry Bucshon has won southwestern Indiana's 8th Congressional District, giving the GOP a U.S. House seat that Democrats have held the last four years.More.

Democrat Carson re-elected

Democratic Rep. Andre Carson has easily won election to a second term from Indiana's 7th Congressional District despite his unwavering support for President Barack Obama.More.

Rokita wins in 4th District

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has kept the state's 4th Congressional District in the Republican column by winning the election to replace retiring Rep. Steve Buyer.More.

GOP's Pence scores easy re-election in 6th District

Congressman Mike Pence easily defeated Democrat Barry Welsh, a United Methodist minister from Connersville who has lost three straight challenges to Pence.More.

Need for Duke coal-gas plant on regulators' agenda

Duke Energy Corp. says it needs a new coal-gasification power plant it's building in southwest Indiana, but consumer advocates don't believe it.More.

Fraud allegations focus of secretary of state race

Charges of voter fraud have already marred Tuesday's election for Indiana's next chief election official, with the Republican candidate accused of using a false address to cast a ballot in May's primary.More.

September consumer spending weakens while incomes dip

Americans slowed their spending in September to the weakest pace in three months and their incomes fell for the first time in 14 months.More.

State sues WellPoint over data breach

The lawsuit filed Friday in Marion County accuses Indianapolis-based WellPoint of violating a state law that requires businesses to provide notification of data breaches in a timely manner.More.

Workplace safety rules a part of ND death probe

State regulators are investigating whether the University of Notre Dame violated safety rules when it allowed a student to videotape football practice from a tall hydraulic lift that toppled in high winds, killing the young man.More.

National unemployment claims drop sharply

Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the second drop in a row and a hopeful sign the job market could be improving.More.

NCAA athletes improve overall graduation rates

The annual Graduation Success Rate shows 79 percent of all athletes entering college between 2000-01 and 2003-04 earned degrees within six years.More.

U.S. attorney to ask for review of IURC ethics dispute

U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett says he'll ask "the appropriate federal agency" to review an ethics dispute that has embroiled the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Duke Energy Corp.More.

WellPoint dismisses highly paid subsidiary CEO

Last year, Dijuana Lewis earned a $650,000 salary as one of the insurer's highest paid executives and received a $200,000 bonus in part for helping to lead the sale of the NextRx subsidiary to Express Scripts Inc. for about $4.68 billion.More.

Indiana will spend $77 million to reduce impact of new I-69

Environmentalists not impressed, say state is doing the minimum to comply with federal law.More.

USA Track & Field hit with wrongful termination suit

Former USA Track and Field CEO Doug Logan filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the governing body Wednesday, seeking payment after suddenly being fired last month following a 26-month tenure.More.

State getting $25M to clean up old GM sites

Indiana will benefit from a $25.2 million environmental trust established to clean up and redevelop eight former General Motors plants throughout the state, officials said Wednesday.More.

Indiana loans for jobless to hit businesses Jan. 1

The state will begin paying millions of dollars in penalties and interest to the federal government next year because it has borrowed nearly $2 billion to pay for jobless benefits.More.

Applications for jobless benefits rise again

Applications for jobless benefits rose last week for the first time in three weeks, evidence that companies are still reluctant to hire in a slow economy.More.

Purdue pay freeze could end soon for some

Purdue President France Cordova will ask university trustees to approve 1.5-percent merit raises for some employees, providing them with their first pay increase in more than two years.More.

German steelmaker expanding in Tell City

A unit of the German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp AG said Tuesday it will invest $36.5 million in equipment to expand capacity at the 480,000-square-foot plant, creating up to 160 jobs.More.

Jobless rate holds steady after wave of government layoffs

The nation's jobless rate has topped 9.5 percent for 14 straight months, the longest stretch since the 1930s.More.

Speedway adds car show to Indy 500 schedule

Speedway officials announced a classic car show would kick off the events for the 100th anniversary of the first race.More.

Purdue scientist shares chemistry Nobel prize

Ei-ichi Negishi, 75, a chemistry professor at Purdue University, helped develop chemical methods widely used to make potential cancer drugs and other medicines, as well as slimmed-down computer screens.More.

Indiana's August revenue up 8.4 percent from year ago

The state Budget Agency reported Friday that Indiana collected $938 million in August. That's $51 million above the most recent forecast, but still $2 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in early 2009.More.

Ex-IU hoops player Leary avoids prison time in fraud

Former Indiana University basketball player Todd Leary was sentenced Monday to two years of work release or home detention followed by two years on probation. He still faces theft and burglary charges in Hamilton County in a separate case.More.

Expert: Indiana an island of drought in Ohio Valley

Indiana's official climatologist says Indiana is drier than surrounding states.More.

'Ghost' students cost Indiana $94 million in 2009

An Indiana practice of paying schools for students no longer in attendance illustrates the need for changes in how schools are funded, the state's top education official says.More.

Feds charge 3rd man with Clean Water violations

Joseph Biggio, who was executive vice president of operations at Ecological Systems Inc. from 2001 through 2007, was charged Thursday with two counts of violating the Clean Water Act and one count of making false statements.More.

Children's Museum to revamp area for preschoolers

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has received a three-year, $700,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to renovate its early childhood exhibit, Playscape. It is the first major gift the foundation has made in Indianapolis.More.

Indiana University aims to raise $5B in a decade

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie says the university is in "constant campaign mode," and private philanthropy is vital for enhancing student financial aid, endowed faculty chairs, specialized buildings and academic initiatives.More.

Colts' Polian: NFL 18-game season is done deal

During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called expanding the schedule by two games "fait accompli," and said the debate is over.More.

Report: Indiana infrastructure needs billions in work

The report by the Indiana section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Indiana a D+ in its first report card on the state's infrastructure. That's slightly better than the D grade given nationally.More.

Indiana child care agencies protest cost of new rules

An effort to shift some foster care costs to the federal government would throw up more red tape and make it harder for caretakers and providers to get services for troubled children, a coalition of child care agencies said Friday.More.

Reopening set for Moscow covered bridge

Organizers are planning a weekend ceremony to dedicate a rebuilt covered bridge in central Indiana that was destroyed by a tornado more than two years ago.More.

Indy Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans

Local organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played as scheduled, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.More.

Initial claims for unemployment aid rise again

The rise suggests that jobs remain scarce and some companies are still cutting workers amid sluggish economic growth.More.

Indiana welfare chief says hybrid system succeeding

The secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said error rates are down and the percentage of new applications for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits on backlog has fallen by 83 percent in two two regions.More.

WellPoint gets $87M Medicare contract renewal

The company said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services renewed its durable medical equipment administrative contract for a region that covers Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.More.

Home construction jumps nationally

Housing starts are up 25 percent from their bottom in April 2009. But they remain 74 percent below their peak in January 2006.More.

U.S. homes lost to foreclosure up 25 percent this year

August makes the ninth month in a row that the pace of homes lost to foreclosure has increased on an annual basis. Banks have been stepping up repossessions to clear out their backlog of bad loans.More.

Daniels says no presidential pitch made at dinners

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he has hosted about a dozen dinners with top Republican fundraisers and business and policy leaders, but never pitched himself as a potential presidential candidate.More.

Purdue sees slight growth in fall enrollment

Purdue's enrollment figures show that it has 74,759 students at its five campuses and various technology program sites around Indiana.More.

UPDATE: Schrenker pleads guilty to securities fraud

Former money manager admits to bilking friends, family members and other investors out of millions of dollars before trying to fake his own death. He'll be sentenced Oct. 7.More.

Indiana's average SAT scores drop slightly

Indiana's combined score on the three portions of the exam was 1,482 out of a possible 2,400 points. Nationally, the average was 1,509.More.

AFL-CIO takes stand against NFL owners

One of the nation's largest unions said it sent NFL owners a letter warning that a lockout in one of America's few thriving industries could cost thousands of Americans their jobs and cities more than $140 million in revenue.More.

Indiana college students seek degrees that offer jobs

College students are selecting majors that will lead straight to a job after graduation and not into a field riddled with layoffs and unemployment, local college leaders said.More.

Fort Wayne hoping to keep some Navistar jobs

Fort Wayne officials say they aren't giving up hope that Navistar International Corp. will keep some jobs in the city despite the company's decision to consolidate operations in suburban Chicago.More.

Indiana panel's proposal would expand net metering

The draft net metering rule would boost the state's power cap for renewable power units and expand it to all customer classes served by electric utilities.More.

Auto auction's new owner calls first event a success

Auctions America by RM, which bought the former Kruse Auction Park in Auburn two months ago, said more than 25,000 people attended this past weekend's event, during which sales topped $13 million.More.

Indiana's August revenue jumps 8.4 percent from year ago

The state Budget Agency reported Friday that Indiana collected $938 million in August. That's $51 million above the most recent forecast, but still $2 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in early 2009.More.

State makes it easier to renew asbestos-removal license

Indiana currently licenses about 2,500 asbestos-removal professionals each year.More.

UPDATE: Michigan, Ohio State in separate Big Ten divisions

Neither division has been named, but they break down like this: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern in one; Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue and Indiana in the other.More.

New website pulls together state budget data

The state has a new transparency website that pulls together Indiana budget data, spending reports and other financial information that had previously been spread across multiple sites.More.

Some states suing feds also claim health subsidies

An administration official said Tuesday that seven states, including Indiana, suing the federal government are among 16 already approved for subsidies to help with the health care costs of early retirees.More.

New IU program lets students invest $100,000

Kelley School of Business Dean Dan Smith said a $100,000 donation from two IU alumni will provide a hands-on learning opportunity for students.More.

Indiana report shows drop in medical errors

The most common error in the 2009 report was a foreign object such as a sponge left in a patient after surgery.More.

Would-be buyer urging GM workers to vote on pay cuts

A businessman seeking to buy General Motors Co.'s Indianapolis metal-stamping plant met with workers Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium to urge them to accept pay cuts allowing the sale.More.

Teen motorcycle racer killed in crash at Speedway

The death of a 13-year-old motorcycle rider at Indianapolis Motor Speedway cast a shadow over Sunday's races at the historic track and prompted mourning competitors to defend the development system for the dangerous circuit.More.

Speedway, MotoGP extend contract for another year

Shortly after this year's first Indianapolis MotoGP practice started Friday, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus said the two sides had agreed to a one-year contract extension that will bring the event back for a fourth year in 2011.More.

Ivy Tech sees first drop after enrollment explosion

Ivy Tech counted 111,452 students statewide, up about 4 percent from a year ago, but down from the nearly 120,000 students the college had for the spring semester.More.

New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks

However, about 10.1 million people were receiving unemployment checks in the week ended Aug. 7, the latest data available. That's up about 260,000 from the previous week.More.

Estimate puts Indiana health overhaul costs at $3.1B

Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Anne Murphy and acting Insurance Commissioner Stephen Robertson have sent Gov. Mitch Daniels a letter that now estimates the overhaul will cost Indiana $235 million more than the previous estimate in May.More.

Daniels says Indiana will seek new stimulus money

Despite criticizing the latest stimulus package, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he will ask the federal government to send the state more than $435 million for schools and Medicaid.More.

Repairs being made after Indianapolis crane crash

The Rathskeller opened for lunch Tuesday, and the YMCA branch inside the Athenaeum Building will reopen in a limited capacity on Wednesday.More.

Plea hearing set for defendant in $880M fraud case

Prosecutors say 41-year-old Miami Beach resident Nevin Shapiro left at least 60 investors in Florida, Indiana and New Jersey with about $80 million in losses after his Ponzi scheme collapsed.More.

Financial records show Pirates win while losing

The Pirates, the Major League parent club of the Indianapolis Indians, made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons.More.

More cash-strapped workers dipping into 401(k) accounts

A record number made hardship withdrawals in the second quarter, and the number of of workers who borrowed from their accounts reached a 10-year high, according to Fidelity Investments.More.

Vonnegut memorial library to open this fall in Indianapolis

The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library scheduled to open this fall in downtown Indianapolis will be part library and part museum.More.

New NASA space school opening at Martin University

The Indianapolis-based university is home to one of 15 of the NASA academies and the first in Indiana.More.

Eli Lilly loses patent lawsuit for Strattera

Eli Lilly and Co. on Thursday lowered its revenue outlook for the year after it lost a patent lawsuit over its attention deficit hyperactivity drug Strattera. The patent had been set to expire in May 2017. Lilly plans to appeal.More.

Schrenker to plead guilty to securities fraud

A former money manager convicted of trying to fake his own death in a Florida plane crash last year has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud charges in Indiana. Marcus Schrenker would face 10 years in prison.More.

New jobless claims hit highest level in six months

Initial claims for unemployment benefits have now risen in three of the last four weeks and are close to their high point for the year of 490,000, reached in late January.More.

Centaur ready to sell Pennsylvania racetrack-casino project

Indianapolis-based Centaur LLC said Wednesday it is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to approve bidding procedures to transfer ownership of Valley View Downs.More.

Productivity falls for first time since 2008

Worker productivity declined at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the April-to-June quarter after posting large gains throughout 2009, the Labor Department said Tuesday.More.

Indiana counselor 'deeply concerned' about Duke plant

Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor David Stippler's comments came four months after Duke Energy revealed the cost of its southwestern Indiana plant had grown to nearly $2.9 billion, or about twice the project's original 2007 estimate.More.

Assistant commissioner promoted to lead IHSAA

The IHSAA announced Friday that Bobby Cox would replace Blake Ress as commissioner in February when Ress retires after 10-1/2 years in the position.More.

Gen Con Indy expects to draw 28,000 gaming fans

Gen Con Indy runs Thursday through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center. It's in its 42nd year.More.

Indiana company planning hybrid van gets GM backing

Anderson-based Bright Automotive is getting a boost from a $5 million investment by General Motors' new venture capital arm.More.

Revenue, earnings up for KAR Auction Services

The company had revenue of $470 million in the quarter ended June 30, a 7-percent increase over the $439.1 million it reported in the same quarter of 2009.More.

Dow Agro boosts sales, profit in second quarter

Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences improved sales and profit in its second quarter thanks to higher volumes and lower costs, the company said Tuesday morning.More.

IU gets $9.2 million grant for 2 global networks

Indiana University has won a $9.2 million federal grant to lead two high-speed global networks intended to boost scientific collaborations between U.S., European and Asian researchers.More.

Enforcement lax on teen-driver mobile-phone ban

Indiana State Police report ticketing only one driver for violating the cell phone ban, and a state agency that tracks infractions for 160 police departments could find just two other citations.More.

$6.6M grant to help project at Crane tech park

A federal grant will pay most of the costs for an $8 million conference center that officials hope will help attract business to a technology park near the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.More.

Kokomo GM plant 'assessing' business operations

GM spokesman Kevin Nadrowski says officials at the Kokomo Integrated Circuit Fab plant met with 375 workers Wednesday to say they're "assessing the business model at the plant based on recent business developments."More.

Frankfort manufacturer to build plant in Tennessee

NHK Seating of America's plant in Murfreesboro is expected to employ up to 224 workers when all phases of production are operating in 2015.More.

Carmel finishes annexation of Southwest Clay

The community about 10 miles north of Indianapolis grew by 8.3 square miles and 8,000 people Tuesday with the long-planned annexation.More.

Consumer confidence index retreats further

Economists watch the Consumer Confidence index closely because consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity and is critical to a strong recovery.More.

Proposal: Link federal aid to performance of ITT, peers

The Obama administration released a proposal that would tighten for-profit colleges’ access to federal student aid, threatening an industry that received $26.5 billion in U.S. funds last year. Carmel-based ITT Educational Services is among those potentially affected.More.

Historic financial overhaul signed into law by Obama

Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, a member of the House GOP leadership, on Wednesday joined House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio in calling for the law's repeal.More.

Auto plant's 300 jobs draw 3,000 applicants

The response to openings at a Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo reflects the large number of people out of work, a union official said.More.

Local building permits drop; national home building falls

Locally, the number of building permits filed in the nine-county Indianapolis area fell by 20 percent in June while home construction plunged nationally to the lowest level since October.More.

Indiana working on phosphorous limits for lakes

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management says the rule would impact sewage treatment plants upstream of lakes.More.

Ex-Indiana University player Leary pleads guilty in fraud

Todd Leary of Carmel pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a felony charge of misappropriating title insurance escrow funds. His agreement with prosecutors calls for him to face up to three years in prison, with that cut in half if he pays nearly $295,000 in restitution.More.

Pacers name Kellogg VP of player relations

Kellogg is a broadcaster for Pacers and CBS college basketball telecasts. He'll continue his responsibilities with Pacers TV and as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS.More.

Cummins moving 100 jobs from Memphis to Mexico

The moves will leave about 1,400 employees of Cummins and its contract workers in the Memphis area.More.

Simon competitor General Growth files reorganization plan

General Growth expects to come out of bankruptcy court with 180 properties, making it the second-largest shopping mall owner behind Indianapolis-based rival Simon Property Group Inc.More.

New March Madness plan includes four first-round games

Two of the so-called "First Four" games will match the lowest seeds, between 65 and 68. The other two games will include the last four at-large qualifiers.More.

Purdue steps up efforts to halt illegal downloads

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires schools to fight illegal distribution of copyrighted material and educate campus communities about the issue. Schools that don't comply risk losing their eligibility for federal student aid.More.

Purdue board OKs building 3rd luxury dorm tower

The board on Friday approved a $20.6 million construction contact for the First Street Towers project.More.

Richmond factory being closed by new owner

Engineered Plastic Components decision will cost 75 workers their jobs at the former Innatech plant.More.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds state's voter ID law

Critics have argued that the law, which requires voters to show a photo ID to cast a ballot, violates the state constitution because it isn’t applied equally to all voters. Those who vote by mail don't have to prove their identity.More.

WellPoint exec sees health insurer 'oligopoly' coming

U.S. health insurers are “moving towards an oligopoly,” a process that this year’s health-care overhaul will accelerate, the investor-relations chief at WellPoint Inc. said Thursday.More.

Suitor extends tender offer for Emmis

JS Acquisition Inc., a company owned by Emmis Communications CEO Jeffrey Smulyan, extended its buyout offer to July 30.More.

Democratic secretary of state hopefuls critical of voter ID law

Both Democrats seeking their party's nomination for Indiana secretary of state are critics of the state's voter identification law, which they would have a role in enforcing as the top state election official.More.

Schrenker auction expected to fall well short of claims

More than $30 million in claims have been filed against Marcus Schrenker, but a court-appointed receiver expects an auction of the financier's property on Saturday to bring in less than $1 million.More.

Advocates decry cuts to Indiana home health program

The Indiana Family and Social Services told Area Agencies on Aging that a 15-percent cut in funding for the program known as CHOICE will save about $7.3 million from the program's $48.8 million annual budget.More.

WellPoint CFO says feds may phase in medical-spending rule

U.S. regulators may phase in requirements on how much health insurers spend on medical care to avoid pushing plans out of the market for people who buy their own coverage, WellPoint Inc.'s chief financial officer said Wednesday.More.

Young workers help Indiana parks during cutbacks

Indiana Department of Natural Resources spokesman Phil Bloom said the 1,665 young workers hired by the DNR will help seasonal workers with important maintenance work at many of the state's 24 state parks and dozens of other properties.More.

Holiday World president Will Koch dies at 48

Koch, 48, led the amusement park for 20 years, during which time it added a water park and several world-class roller coasters.More.

School systems say they have standing to sue over state funding formula

The state has asked that the lawsuit be dismissed, claiming that the districts don't have the authority to challenge the constitutionality of a state law.More.

New agreement forms Indiana branch of online college

WGU Indiana is a branch of Western Governors University, a private, not-for-profit university designed for working adults trying to earn bachelor's or master's degrees.More.

Indiana to turn 43,000 acres into wetlands area

Together, the combined acreage of the two habitat conservation areas will be the largest project ever undertaken by the state Department of Natural Resources, Daniels said.More.

GM recalling 1.5 million vehicles over fire concerns

The recall affects several pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossovers and passenger car models from the 2006 to 2009 model years. GM conducted a similar recall in 2008 but came across new reports of fires in vehicles that had been fixed.More.

Federal appeals judge moving chambers to Indiana

A judge on the federal appeals court in Chicago is relocating his chambers to Indiana University's Bloomington campus.More.

Update: Colts confirm training camp move

The Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday announced plans to move their training camp from Terre Haute to Anderson, where it was held for the first 15 years the team was in Indianapolis.More.

Indiana Senate's top Democrat demands budget-cut data

Minority Leader Vi Simpson, D-Bloomington, said the Republican governor's budget director told her that a comprehensive list of executive branch budget reductions wasn't available. She said that's unacceptable.More.

Other states join Indiana in spurning grant program

About two dozen states are going back to Washington for another shot at billions in education grants under the "Race to the Top" program, but at least nine others including Indiana are opting out of trying a second time.More.

Seven years of work expected for central Indiana highway

Work is to start next year on upgrading the highway through Carmel and Westfield to interstate standards in phases through 2017.More.

Indianapolis Zoo opening new cheetah exhibit

The $2 million exhibit opens Saturday featuring five of the fastest animals on land.More.

Stocks plummet on economic worries

The Dow Jones industrials plunged below 10,000 Tuesday as traders turned away from stocks amid worries about the global economy and tensions between North and South Korea.More.

Feds: AMC must sell some Indy theaters to make acquisition

The U.S. Justice Department said AMC Entertainment Group Inc., the second-largest U.S. movie theater owner, must sell some cinemas to proceed with plans to buy most of those operated by Kerasotes Showplace Theatres.More.

Indiana 4 to 6 weeks behind its weatherization goal

The delay is pushing back the release of the second half of the $132 million in stimulus funds the state got for energy-saving retrofits to homes of thousands of low-income residents.More.

Another renovation proposed for City Market

Indianapolis officials are proposing a $2.7 million renovation of the downtown City Market, three years after the last major renovation failed to boost business.More.

Old General Motors sites could receive $800M for clean up

The proposed sites include the Indianapolis Stamping plant on the west side and the former GM Delco Plant 5 in Kokomo.More.

Butler's basketball success as a 'mid-major' a rare feat

The Bulldogs are one of a handful of "mid-major" teams that have carved out a spot on the national map with a simple strategy: You win by being yourself.More.

State's largest pension programs get new leader

Steve Russo was chosen Monday as executive director of both the Indiana Public Employees' Retirement Fund and the Indiana State Teachers' Retirement Fund.More.

Productivity grew 3.6 percent in first quarter

Productivity growth and falling labor costs are good for corporate profits but mean household incomes continue to be squeezed, putting the economic recovery at risk.More.

Carson to face Scott in 7th District race

Democratic Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated three challengers for his party's nomination in Indiana's 7th District.More.

Burton gets another GOP nod in 5th District

Dan Burton is seeking his 15th term from the heavily Republican district after narrowly beating former state Rep. Luke Messer.More.

GOP fighting out congressional bids across Indiana

In the 5th District, they'll decide whether to pick Rep. Dan Burton for what would make 30 years in Congress. In the neighboring 4th District, the likely replacement for retiring Rep. Steve Buyer will be determined.More.

Indiana voters choose from 5 seeking GOP Senate nod

Indiana Republican voters will decide Tuesday which of five U.S. Senate candidates will represent the party in its fight to take the seat being vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh.More.

Consumer spending rises, but stocks end April on down note

Goldman Sachs investigation sparks fears about harm to banking industry.More.

Goldsmith named deputy mayor of New York City

The former Indianapolis mayor will become a deputy mayor and oversee the fire and police departments.More.

Anthem Blue Cross withdraws big California rate hike

Anthem Blue Cross withdrew plans to raise health insurance rates for Californians by as much as 39 percent after an independent audit determined the company's justification for raising premiums was based on flawed data.More.

Washington university president to lead NCAA

The NCAA executive committee selected University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert to lead the national association that oversees college sports. Emmert, who is expected to start work by Nov. 1, replaces the late Myles Brand, who died of pancreatic cancer in September.More.

FAA says regional airline didn't inspect planes

Federal aviation officials want to fine Chautauqua Airlines $348,000 for allegedly flying regional jets thousands of times without performing required safety inspections.More.

Franklin residents still struggle with solution for flooded land

Crews will begin in late April demolishing the first of 74 homes south of downtown Franklin damaged by massive flooding in June 2008. Officials still haven't decided how to reuse the land, and residents are torn.More.

Indiana budget chief orders another 5 percent in cuts

State revenues are $867 million, or 9.4 percent, less than forecast through the first nine months of the current fiscal year.More.

Indianapolis gets $10 million for clean energy

The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings more energy efficient.More.

Indiana near bottom of heap for 2010 earmarks

Indiana received just over $14 per capita and ranked 48th among all states, down from 43rd in 2009.More.

Duke: New coal plant's cost rises to $2.9B

Duke Energy says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it's building in southwestern Indiana has risen by $530 million.More.

Expansion set for Camp Atterbury training site

The proposed plan will expand the Indiana National Guard's Camp Atterbury, bring economic development to south-central Indiana, and open a new fish and wildlife area in Putnam County in western Indiana.More.

AIG's American General unit said to be seeking $3B term loan

Bank of America Corp. is arranging a five-year loan that will be sold at a discount of 98 cents to 98.5 cents on the dollar, according to a source who declined to be identified because the discussions are private.More.

Indiana high court hears casino card-counting case

An Indianapolis man sued the Grand Victoria Casino and Resort after it banned him from the blackjack table in 2006. The casino won the suit, but the state appeals court reversed that decision. The casino asked the high court to weigh in.More.

NCAA title game earns best TV rating since 2005

More than 48 million viewers watched at least some of Monday night's game, the most since 50 million tuned in for Arizona-Kentucky in 1997.More.

Butler's near-miss run captivates thousands of fans

It was the third runner-up finish for the city in the past six months. The Indiana Fever lost in the WNBA finals, the Indianapolis Colts lost the Super Bowl and now Butler.More.

Price of scrap metals surge upward

After plummeting along with the rest of the economy, the price of scrap metals is surging upward.More.

Purdue signs Painter through 2016-17 season

Purdue announced Friday that the new contract gives Matt Painter a $1.3 million base salary, plus up to $1 million of incentives for academic, athletic and attendance performance.More.

NCAA puts IUPUI on probation, vacates wins in six sports

The NCAA said IUPUI allowed erroneous eligibility certification for 97 student-athletes from 2003-04 through 2006-07, demonstrating a lack of institutional control and a failure to monitor by the university.More.

Final Four finally gives Butler reason to party

About eight hours after Butler beat second-seeded Kansas State 63-56 to reach the first Final Four in school history, the Bulldogs returned home to a large crowd and loud cheers.More.

Jobless claims drop more than expected

New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week—partially due to changes in the calculations—as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.More.

Conseco seeking to change its name

Carmel-based insurer Conseco Inc. will ask shareholders to approve changing the company’s name to CNO Financial Group, the company said Thursday morning.More.

Lilly sues Hospira over generic version of Gemzar

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. sued rival drugmaker Hospira Inc. to prevent it from selling a generic version of the cancer drug Gemzar before a patent on the medicine expires in 2013.More.

State attorney general looks to challenge health care bill

Attorneys general in at least 13 states have signaled they intend to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in court.More.

Congress passes historic health care bill

To pay for the changes, the legislation includes more than $400 billion in higher taxes over a decade, roughly half of it from a new Medicare payroll tax on individuals with incomes over $200,000 and couples over $250,000.More.

Attorney selected to fill Plowman's City-County Council seat

Republican precinct committee members selected a replacement of Lincoln Plowman, who resigned earlier this month.More.

Anderson schools might cut 200-plus jobs

A central Indiana school district could see 20 percent of its jobs cut for next school year as it works to close a multimillion-dollar budget deficit.More.

Governor signs ethics, slot-withholding laws

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 23 bills into law on Wednesday.More.

Visteon judge won't halt benefits termination

An attorney for a union representing some 2,100 people who worked at two Visteon plants in Indiana argued Tuesday that many are facing hardship, and that the order should be stayed pending an appeal to a federal district court judge.More.

WellPoint affiliate ordered to pay $206K for transplant

Blue Cross of California has been ordered to reimburse a man $206,000 after he paid for his own liver transplant.More.

State lawmakers remain divided; deal by Sunday in doubt

The impasse between the two parties over a delay in an unemployment-tax increase is expected to drag the legislative session into the weekend. "Nobody is talking right now," says one legislator.More.

Indiana University Foundation lays off 18 staffers

The cuts, both in Bloomington and Indianapolis, come as part of an effort to trim $2.4 million from the fund-raising group's $26 million operational budget.More.

NCAA tournament committee focused on 65, not 96

The NCAA is discussing whether to expand the 65-team men's basketball tournament, a topic with no shortage of controversy and opinions.More.

Talks resume at Statehouse after brief impasse

Negotiations on some major issues resumed in the Indiana General Assembly on Monday after a meltdown occurred last week.More.

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut

GM executives said Friday that about 600 dealerships out of the 1,100 seeking to stay with GM will receive letters giving them the option to remain with the automaker.More.

Indiana lawmakers fail to wrap up session

Lawmakers hoped to adjourn by midnight, days before a March 14 statutory deadline for finishing business, but are still bogged down on several issues.More.

Workplace guns bill gets final legislative OK

The Indiana General Assembly approved a bill that lets workers keep firearms locked in their cars in trunks or out of sight while parked on company property.More.

Creditors: General Growth biased toward Brookfield proposal

General Growth Properties Inc. may favor a risky bid from Brookfield Asset Management Inc. because of that company’s agreement with William Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management LP, creditors said in court documents. Simon Property Group also has bid to acquire the bankrupt company.More.

Consumer group sues Anthem over policy changes

A consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint's California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.More.

Indiana Senate approves plan to cut township boards

The bill now likely will go to a House-Senate conference committee to try to resolve the House-passed and Senate-approved versions of the bill.More.

Ethics bill clears Senate with unanimous support

The most sweeping Indiana legislation in years to tighten ethics and lobbying rules cleared the state Senate 50-0 Thursday and appeared headed soon to Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.More.

House approves smoking ban in public places

The House has approved legislation that would ban smoking in public places statewide except casinos and pari-mutuel horse racing venues.More.

General Growth plans to split in two to exit bankruptcy

General Growth Properties Inc. plans to split in two to exit bankrupty and will receive $2.63 billion in capital from Brookfield Asset Management IncMore.

IU fund-raising campaign meant to expand IUPUI, life sciences

Indiana University's president says IU this fall will launch a $1.1 billion fund-raising campaign aimed at expanding the IUPUI campus' life science programs.More.

Lilly, Merck, Pfizer starting research center

Three major U.S. drugmakers said they have formed a not-for-profit company in Asia to focus on cancer research and treatments.More.

Report: Brookfield plans bid for Simon target General Growth

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. plans to bid for a stake in General Growth Properties Inc., beating an offer by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. for the bankrupt shopping mall owner, the Wall Street Journal reported.More.

Bayh's war chest could play role in Senate race

Bayh, who announced last week that he would not seek a third term in the Senate, has wide legal flexibility in directing the $12.2 million left in his campaign account.More.

House panel OKs delay in unemployment tax hike

An Indiana House committee endorsed legislation Wednesday that would delay for one year increases in taxes that employers pay into the state's bankrupt unemployment insurance fund.More.

No Democrat meets Indiana deadline for Senate seat

The only Democrat seeking to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Evan Bayh has missed out on qualifying for Indiana's May primary ballot.More.

Columbia City plant to close, nixing 135 workers

Fort Wayne Foundry Corp. will shutter the auto parts factory for the second time in a year, as its jobs head to Mexico, according to a union official.More.

Governors ask Congress to go easy on Toyota

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and three other governors of states with Toyota plants are calling on Congress to be fair to the automaker in hearings concerning safety recalls.More.

Super Bowl most-watched TV show ever

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.More.

Calumet Specialty investigating cause of Louisiana explosion

Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP is investigating the cause of a Friday blast at its refinery in Shreveport, La., that damaged some nearby properties.More.

Ex-Indiana player Leary arrested in fraud case

The 39-year-old Leary was being held Friday in the Monroe County Jail in Bloomington on charges out of Allen County.More.

Mississippi settles Zyprexa suit against Lilly for over $18M

Mississippi will receive $18.5 million from Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. as part of a settlement over claims the company promoted the anti-psychotic Zyprexa for ailments it was not federally approved to treat.More.

Economy bolts forward 5.7 percent in fourth quarter

There's more evidence that the recession is over, as businesses restock inventories and both corporate and consumer spending increases.More.

Panel OKs bill to provide pet buyers with info

The bill would require pet stores to put information about the dog or cat on its cage in the store, including the animal's medical history, the name of the breeder and any congenital disorders.More.

Toyota workers will stay on job at Indiana plants

No immediate layoffs are planned at the two Indiana factories that build Toyota models included in the company's production halt as it looks to fix sticking gas pedals.More.

Hoosiers can now renew driver's licenses online

The BMV said Tuesday it has started offering online driver's license renewals at the agency's Web site.More.

House lawmakers put statewide smoking ban on hold

The bill, would ban smoking in public places statewide except casinos and pari-mutuel horse racing venues.More.

New library standards to enhance online access

Hoosiers will have more access to the Internet and to public library materials across the state under a new set of standards adopted by the Indiana State Library and Historical Board.More.

Simon Property accepts $2.3B of notes in offer

Simon will fund the purchase with available cash plus proceeds from the sale of $2.25 billion in senior unsecured notes.More.

PNC profit rises despite growing loan losses

The bank's $1.01 billion in profit and its $5.08 billion in revenue were better than analysts expected.More.

Indiana House panel backs statewide smoking ban

An Indiana House committee approves legislation that would ban smoking in most public places statewide.More.

Duke Energy to trim Midwest work force, expenses

Duke Energy is offering buyouts to employees as it moves some corporate functions performed in two Midwest offices, including its central Indiana office in Plainfield.More.

House OKs bill on township government referendums

The proposal would allow voters to decide in November whether their township governments should be eliminated and their duties transferred to the county level.More.

FDA letters scold Lilly, others over marketing materials

The letter to Indianapolis-based Lilly cites a print advertisement for the antidepressant Cymbalta that did not adequately display information about the drug's side effects.More.

Indy man gets 2 years for extorting insurance firm

Kevin Stewart stole a computer server that contained the names and confidential information of 900,000 people.More.

Cummins gets $54M to improve fuel efficiency

Columbus engine maker Cummins Inc. will receive nearly $54M in federal funding as part of a program designed to significantly increase fuel efficiency in heavy trucks and passenger vehicles, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Monday.More.

Indianapolis Zoo blames crowd drop on bad weather

The zoo says it drew 1.05 million visitors during 2009, down from 1.1 million in 2008.More.

FDA cancels meeting to review Lilly's Cymbalta

The agency said the meeting was canceled "to allow time for the FDA to review new information" about a proposed new use for the drug.More.

Hancock County to consider battery plant proposal

Hancock County officials will consider a request by lithium battery maker EnerDel to set up operations in a business park near Indianapolis.More.

Kruse sues customers to satisfy its debt

The Auburn-based auto auction has filed lawsuits in DeKalb County seeking more than $2 million and plans to file up to 15 more lawsuits in the next several weeks.More.

Indiana nears 1M mark in swine-flu vaccinations

So far this year, 35 people have died in Indiana from swine flu.More.

Elkhart County OKs tax break for electric car maker

Hard-hit Elkhart County could become home three electric vehicle manufacturers if a Norwegian company chooses northern Indiana as the site for a new factory.More.

Radio giant Citadel files for bankruptcy protection

Las Vegas-based Citadel Broadcasting, which owns three radio stations in Indiana, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday in an effort to restructure its hefty debt load.More.

Cummins engine business president stepping down

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said the head of its engine business is leaving his role in March to pursue other projects at the company. Jim Kelly joined the company in 1976 and was promoted to president of the engine business in 2005.More.

Supreme Court rejects Indiana's appeal of Chrysler sale

The justices on Monday turned down an appeal from the state of Indiana pension funds that earlier challenged the automaker's bankruptcy proceedings.More.

Retail sales rise more than expected

The government's report came as a surprise because the nation's retailers have been reporting generally lackluster results for the start of the holiday shopping season.More.

Jobless claims rise unexpectedly

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, after falling for five straight weeks.More.

Indiana University extends president's contract

IU trustees have approved a contract extension for school president Michael McRobbie.More.

Indiana e-waste collectors, recyclers face deadline

Collectors and recyclers of obsolete electronics have until Jan. 1 to enroll with the state's E-Waste Program.More.

Airport plans holiday events to lure traffic to Civic Plaza

Entertainment planned for December could put airport visitors in a spending mood. Retail sales at the terminal have suffered this year due in part to a 10 percent drop in passenger traffic, prompting the Airport Authority to search for ways to boost revenue.More.

Computer woes slow air traffic across the nation

The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem was fixed about 10 a.m. Thursday, but it was unclear how long flights would continue to be delayed. Dozens of flights to Indianapolis International Airport have been affected.More.

Major stock indexes climb to yearly highs

Major stock indexes rose as much as 2 percent, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which jumped 203 points.More.

Indiana voters trending against schools in tax votes

Indiana voters seem willing to pay more in property taxes to help school districts cover operating costs. The results of last week's referendums, however, continue the trend against supporting plans for bigger, better schools during tough economic times.More.

GM to draw government funds for Delphi costs, source says

General Motors Co. will announce later this week that it will draw from its government funding to pay the cost of buying a chunk of troubled parts supplier Delphi Corp., a person briefed on the company's finances said Wednesday.More.

I-465 bridge in Indianapolis reopens after blast

The left eastbound lane over the eastbound bridge and the Interstate 69 southbound ramp to I-465 southbound will remain closed through midweek as crews continue repair work.More.

Fewer home-building permits signal weakness ahead

Applications for home-building permits, a gauge of future construction, fell in September by the largest amount in five months.More.

Frequent GOP candidate Scott wants to face Carson

A Butler University professor who has run for Congress several times says he will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Andre Carson of Indianapolis next year.More.

Brightpoint repurchases shares in settlement

Indianapolis-based Brightpoint Inc. said Friday that it has entered into a settlement agreement with NC Telecom Holding A/S to repurchase about 3 million Brightpoint shares from the Denmark holding company. NC Telecom owned Denmark-based Dangaard Telecom before Brightpoint, the world's biggest wireless phone distributor, bought the cell phone distributor in August 2007.More.

Finish Line suffers second quarter loss

Sporting goods retailer The Finish Line Inc. said on Thursday that it lost $874,000 in the second quarter, mostly because of a loss it took by unloading its unsuccessful Man Alive stores in July.More.

Clinton, Bird among mourners at Simon funeral

Former President Bill Clinton described Melvin Simon as one of the most remarkable people he's ever met as he gave a eulogy today during the funeral for the billionaire shopping mall developer and Indiana Pacers co-owner.More.

Policyholders could pay more under Obama health plan

If President Barack Obama gets what he wants in his health care plan — covering all Americans and barring insurers from denying coverage — some analysts say individuals could wind up paying higher premiums.More.

Planned Parenthood closing 5 Indiana clinics

Planned Parenthood will close five health clinics across central Indiana after losing some of its federal grant money to provide family planning services to low-income women.More.

Greenwood manufacturer plans 43 new jobs

A Greenwood-based tool and machine parts manufacturer plans to add up to 43 jobs in the next six months by combining operations from two other states.More.

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The Big 10 championship football game is expected to rake a lot of cash into the Indianapolis area. Plus, Super Bowl XLVI by the numbers. And prime business events are making a local comeback.

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Forty Under 40 2011   FORTY UNDER 40
Meet this year’s class of 40 up-and-comers in central Indiana’s business community—a group that is connected and accessible like never before. We asked each of these high-achievers to sit for video interviews and reveal their goals, challenges and how the prospect of 24-hour availability has affected their lives, for better or worse.
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Forefront

Forefront cover, January
                        9, 2012In this issue of Forefront, Ted Boehm and Julia Vaughn advance ideas to nip rotten public servants in the bud. Other topics include school takeovers, prison reform, right-to-work, Democrats and the Super Bowl.

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  1. Indiana is almost at the bottom of the curve when it comes to protecting the health and safety of its residents and visitors regarding secondhand smoke.

    It appears that public pressure has finally reached the local and state legislators to pass an extended smokefree air law. Stop with the added exemptions and just pass the darn thing.

    You have the largest sporting event in the country to take place next week in Indianapolis and you need to become a first class city by then.

  2. The "theory of gravity" is also a theory, if you want to test it jump off a bridge. Scientific theory means it can be tested and proved while Creationism cannot be tested or proved. Science can be tested and proved, religion cannot. Calling Creationism a theory is more of a courtesy, it should be more like the "Idea of Creationism"

  3. Really hard to tell from the concept rendering, but I really hope these "luxury apartments" will have ample balcony spaces. A majority of people want to have at least enough dedicated outside area to relax - maybe room for a small table & chairs. Past experience has shown people will rent units with a reasonable balcony or terrace over those where they will be shut inside 24/7.

  4. Re: Jesus is the Truth

    Question. On what evidence do you base this comment? Other than a 6000 year old book that's been translated, edited, and reinterpreted by man time and again, how do you know this to be true? The reason I ask is because this is what science requires. Measured, empirical, repeatable research based on observation and existing facts. Science does not allow for "truths" simply because "God said so".

    Re: fear of creationist teaching.

    I believe you are again mistaken. It's not fear we express but rather disappointment and disgust. Evolutionary theory is part of science. Religion is not. Yes, scientific principles can be applied to religion to try to find evidence of the statements in the bible. However, in the end, the origin of the bible itself is what's in question. You can use science to find evidence of Noah's arc and the flood but in the end, you cannot prove that the descriptions of the origins of the flood were written because of divine intervention any more than you can prove they were the writings of a children's story teller. Just because we can use science to substantiate beliefs that at one time, Xenu brought billions of people to Earth and that thetans are stuck to the bodies of the living, doesn't make the writings of a science fiction novelist any more true.

    You ask us to follow the evidence and yet you refuse to admit that the evidence is leading you away from your beliefs. That may be your prerogative but validating religious beliefs by allowing them to be taught along side of scientific principles is like saying PE teachers have to also teach physics. This would be a disservice to the next generation. (Sorry if I offended any PE teachers out there. I know some of you can actually teach Physics.)

    Science drives progress and it cannot be halted. Religious teachings on the other hand, requires the passing of bills to avoid extinction. Who would you say is more scared? Scientists or religious fanatics?

    @Bryan. You may be right but do you really want a teacher with his/her own agenda/belief system to start teaching your kids about what they should or shouldn't believe? What a dangerous thing to allow.

  5. Rollerland was where I use to skate. Such memories. Hated that it ever closed.