U.S. Attorney Hogsett ends mayoral run speculation
The former Indiana secretary of state said he intends to remain in his position as the top federal prosecutor for much of the state through 2016.
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U.S. Senate ready to send $1.1T spending bill to Obama
The Democratic-controlled Senate planned to give final congressional approval to the immense spending measure, possibly as early as Thursday. The Republican-run House passed the package Wednesday in a lopsided 359-67 vote.
House panel approves proposed adoption tax credit
An effort to increase adoptions and make the process more affordable advanced in a House committee Wednesday, a day after Gov. Mike Pence called for making Indiana the nation’s “most pro-adoption state.”
Two groups challenge Indiana coal-gasification permit
The Sierra Club and Valley Watch want an administrative law judge to strike down the Department of Environmental Management's December decision to extend Indiana Gasification's permit until June 27.
Changes to farm-trespassing bill delay vote
The Indiana Senate Criminal Law Committee delayed a vote that had been scheduled for Tuesday amid a flurry of proposed amendments.
Purdue president seeks tuition freeze for 3rd year
Mitch Daniels said he plans to call on Purde trustees to extend the two-year tuition freeze for one more year as part of a push to make the university more attractive and affordable for families.
Governor backs alternative business tax cut
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence threw his support behind House Republicans’ watered-down business tax proposal Tuesday amid outcry from local leaders over the potential to damage their already cash-strapped budgets.
Pence emphasizes 2014 agenda in State of the State speech
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence held close to a carefully scripted message for 2014 during his second State of the State address, prodding lawmakers for a business tax cut and education items while asking them to take action on the same-sex marriage amendment.
Holiday sales meet expectations after deep discounting
Holiday sales rose 3.8 percent from last year, just shy of the forecast, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. But sales came at the expense of profit as stores had to discount early and often to get shoppers to spend money.
Older Hoosiers dominate health care sign-ups
The ranks of Indiana and U.S. residents who have selected health insurance plans through a federally run online exchange are dominated by the oldest, and costliest, age groups.
House panel delays vote on gay marriage ban
Chairman Greg Steuerwald delayed the vote Monday following more than three hours of testimony from supporters and opponents.
Indiana gold dealers operate under new rules
Indiana "cash for gold" dealers now must register with the secretary of state and local police as part of a new state law designed to help authorities track stolen jewelry.
Records: Solicitors keep bulk of money raised
Solicitors working for not-for-profit groups representing public safety agencies are raking in profits while the charities they represent receive only a pittance of what’s raised, state records show.
Southern Indiana school district lowers graduation standard
A southern Indiana school system has reduced the number of credits required for a high school diploma for students this year, saying its higher standard put it at a disadvantage with neighboring districts.
3,400 people being added to Healthy Indiana Plan
Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Debra Minott announced Friday the state had culled through an extensive waiting list and accepted the new applicants for coverage.
U.S. economy adds only 74K jobs, but rate falls to 6.7 percent
U.S. employers added a scant 74,000 jobs in December, the fewest in three years. The disappointing gain ends 2013 on a weak note and could raise questions about the economy's recent strength.
Jobless-benefits extension bill stalls in U.S. Senate
Legislation to resurrect long-term jobless legislation stalled in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, triggering recriminations from both sides of the political aisle and putting Indiana Sen. Dan Coats in the middle of the battle.
Bennett hires top-flight defense in ethics case
Larry Mackey and Jason Barclay are representing former state education chief Tony Bennett in his case before the State Ethics Commission.
House Republican files marriage ban amendment
The House resolution filed Thursday by state Rep. Eric Turner of Cicero would strengthen Indiana's existing ban and limit future expansion of benefits for same-sex couples.
Weekly U.S. unemployment benefit claims drop
Applications are a proxy for layoffs. They appear to have stabilized near pre-recession levels after a period of volatility around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.