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Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans

January 2, 2013
Associated Press
While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying significantly more federal taxes in 2013.
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Ballard nixes new redistricting plan for Council

December 28, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Friday vetoed a City-County Council redistricting plan, likely setting the stage for a lengthy court battle. He wants to stick with the lines drawn by Republicans in late 2011, before newly elected Democrats took control.
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Bloomington earns green distinction for city hall

December 28, 2012
Associated Press
Other than bragging rights and a plaque on the wall, what's the value of energy and environmental design certification for the city and taxpayers?
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2012 NEWSMAKER: School librarian Ritz won with grass-roots campaign

December 28, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Democrat Glenda Ritz pulled off a David-versus-Goliath victory to unseat Republican Tony Bennett as Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction.
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2012 NEWSMAKER: Council Dem Mahern plays role of antagonist

December 28, 2012
 IBJ Staff
City-County Council Vice President Brian Mahern emerged as the chief foe of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s redevelopment agenda.
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Sensient settles over use of 'popcorn lung' chemical

December 26, 2012
Scott Olson
The locally based flavor maker has agreed to reduce its usage of diacetyl, which had prompted fines from the state. The deal significantly reduces the amount of the penalty—from $325,500 to $99,000.
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Lugar's storied political career comes to a closeRestricted Content

December 22, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Bloomberg News
Colleagues and friends say Lugar’s commitment to foreign policy, which earned him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination, and his belief in bipartisanship, which contributed to his thrashing by Tea Party favorite Richard Mourdock in the May primary, will be sorely missed when he leaves the Senate in January after 36 years.
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Three suspects charged in Richmond Hill explosion

December 21, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
The Marion County prosecutor says homeowner Monserrate Shirley, her boyfriend, Mark Leonard, and his brother, Bobby Leonard, have been charged with multiple counts of felony murder and arson.
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State’s unemployment rate holds steady at 8 percent

December 21, 2012
Scott Olson
Indiana shed 9,800 private-sector jobs in November, mainly due to losses in the construction industry, according to state officials.
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Johnson picked to succeed Miles as leader of CICP

December 18, 2012
 IBJ Staff
BioCrossroads CEO David Johnson has been chosen president and CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, succeeding Mark Miles, who is leaving the CICP after seven years to become CEO of Hulman & Co.
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Skillman to lead southern Indiana development group

December 18, 2012
Associated Press
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is heading south after she leaves the Indiana Statehouse to lead an economic development group revolving around the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.
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Fishers to kick in $8M toward new I-69 interchange

December 17, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The Fishers Town Council voted Monday to spend $8 million in local funds toward construction of an Interstate 69 exit at 106th Street that will cost an estimated $25 million to build.
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Auditors: Tech issues, worker rush led to state tax errors

December 17, 2012
Associated Press
Auditors investigating Indiana's Department of Revenue are saying outdated technology and a work culture that sacrificed accuracy for speed led to $526 million in tax errors from the state.
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Parks foundation gets $10M from Lilly Endowment

December 17, 2012
 IBJ Staff
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation has received a record-setting $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to upgrade 13 parks in Marion County, the foundation announced Monday.
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Pence's inner circle includes old, new hands

December 16, 2012
Associated Press
Mike Pence's staff says he likes to chew over an issue extensively before presenting it to the public, and wants to hear from multiple sides before making up his mind.
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FEIGENBAUM: Unusual circumstances could stir Indiana General AssemblyRestricted Content

December 15, 2012
Ed Feigenbaum
When lawmakers reconvene Jan. 7 for the 2013 legislative session, they will do so under a unique structure: a new Republican governor and Republican super-majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly.
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Indiana Republicans already clashing over budgetRestricted Content

December 15, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
What the 2013 legislative session lacks in spectacle, it’s sure to make up for in surprises.
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Chrysler seeks tax incentives on Kokomo plant

December 14, 2012
Associated Press
Chrysler Group LLC is seeking tax incentives for its transmission plant in Kokomo at the same time it's asking Tipton County officials for similar incentives on a vacant plant.
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Indiana farmers fear estate tax changes

December 14, 2012
Associated Press
Indiana farmers say they have a lot to lose should the nation go over the so-called fiscal cliff, a set of automatic spending cuts and tax hikes set to take effect in January unless the White House and Republicans negotiate a compromise.
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Pence keeps transportation, National Guard chiefs

December 13, 2012
Associated Press
Pence announced that Maj. Gen. Martin Umbarger would continue as the head of Indiana's National Guard and Michael Cline would continue serving as state transportation commissioner.
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Indy home explosion investigation costs: $308,674

December 13, 2012
Associated Press
The Indianapolis Department of Public Safety says it has spent more than $300,000 on manpower and other expenses investigating an explosion that killed a couple and decimated their neighborhood on the southeast side.
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Johnson County officials repeal public smoking ordinance

December 13, 2012
Associated Press
Johnson County commissioners voted unanimously this week to repeal a tough new public smoking ordinance less than a month before it was scheduled to go into effect.
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Daniels: Some firms concerned about marriage bill

December 12, 2012
Associated Press
Gov. Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he has been hearing from companies that fear that a measure that would put Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage into the state constitution might also prevent firms from offering benefits to gay couples.
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City unveils plan to convert vehicle fleet from gas, diesel

December 12, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
Mayor Greg Ballard outlined plans to shift the city's fleet of cars, heavy trucks and even police cruisers to a mix of electricity and natural gas by 2025.
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UPDATE: Chrysler may find use for vacant Tipton plant

December 11, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
The automaker has requested incentives to launch production in a nearly 800,000-square-foot plant that's been vacant since being built four years ago.
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