Easterly to retire after 10 years as IDEM commissioner
Thomas Easterly will retire Aug. 28 as the longest-serving commissioner for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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Indiana ethanol plant reopens after nearly $100M investment
Noble Americas, a U.S. subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Noble Group, bought the plant two years ago after a previous owner went bankrupt and the plant had to close.
UPDATE: Pence, other governors order Planned Parenthood probes
Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Health to investigate whether organs from aborted fetuses are being sold.
Indiana reserves grow to $2.1 billion after spending cuts
Figures released Thursday by the state auditor show that the state had a $210 million surplus during the budget year that ended June 30.
Agency: One-quarter of Indiana corn, soybeans in poor shape
The federal agency’s latest report rates 25 percent of Indiana corn as being “very poor” or “poor.” The report says 26 percent of Indiana soybeans are in similar conditions.
Shoppers disappointed in much-hyped ‘Prime Day’ sales
Some thought the discounts weren't deep enough. Others didn't like that the deals were only available for a limited time and in limited quantities. And still other Amazon customers criticized the types of products that were marked down.
Employee or contractor? Labor seeks to clarify rules
The Labor Department issued new guidance Wednesday that could limit the ability of many companies to designate their workers as contractors.
Gregg gains large money advantage over Democratic challengers
The two Democrats challenging former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg for their party's 2016 nomination for governor are trailing him badly in collecting campaign contributions.
Watchdog: Budget cuts lead to poor taxpayer service at IRS
Only 37 percent of people who called the IRS for help during tax season were able to reach a person, the report said. For those who got through, the average time on hold was 23 minutes.
Teamsters sue Republic Airways over bonuses for new pilots
The Teamsters sued Republic, Shuttle America and parent Republic Airways Holdings Inc. last week in federal district court in Indianapolis. The union, which has been negotiating for a new contract since 2007, said the extra pay undercuts its bargaining position.
Mark Leonard convicted of murder in explosion scheme
A jury found 46-year-old Mark Leonard guilty of all counts against him, including murder and felony murder. Prosecutors alleged Leonard was the mastermind behind the home explosion, plotting with his live-in girlfriend and half-brother to blow up the home for $300,000 in insurance.
UPDATE: Many Indiana counties not meeting public records law
The survey commissioned by the Indiana Coalition for Open Government sought records from 90 public agencies in 30 counties, but only 15 provided electronic copies of the documents.
UPDATE: DCS case manager sues agency over caseload
A Department of Child Services family case manager who says her caseload is more than twice what Indiana law allows has filed a lawsuit contending the excessive work makes doing her job extremely difficult and puts children at risk.
U.S. retail sales droop as consumers stay cautious
Retail sales fell 0.3 percent in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, the weakest showing since February's harsh winter weather kept shoppers indoors. The weak spending was broad-based.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway could host more concerts
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway would like to expand concert offerings after the Rolling Stones played a successful Fourth of July show that drew tens of thousands of fans, race track President Doug Boles said.
Indiana facing chronic teacher shortage
School districts across Indiana are having trouble finding people to fill open teaching positions as the number of teacher licenses issued by the state has dropped by nearly 90 percent in recent years.
IMPD ends body-camera pilot, hopes to land permanent funding
A pilot program that equipped law enforcement officials with body cameras is coming to an end after seven months because department leaders are uncertain whether they can afford to continue it.
Health care industry: Healthy Indiana Plan working smoothly
State enrollment in HIP 2.0 has climbed to nearly 290,000 participants, with about 60 percent of those people under age 40, according to state figures presented Thursday.
Accrediting agency keeps Martin University on probation
The Higher Learning Commission said in a decision released this week that Martin University in Indianapolis “remains in a financially precarious position.” The university was put on probation in February 2014.
Indiana relaxes bird show ban imposed due to avian flu
Indiana officials who imposed a statewide ban on bird shows have dialed back the emergency rule, but the ban will still keep chickens, ducks and other birds out of August’s Indiana State Fair.