New maps force House Democrats to move up or out
Democrats in Indiana’s House of Representatives facing dim prospects of re-election are making some tough choices, with many opting to either retire or run for higher office.
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Occupy Wall Street inspires Indianapolis protest
More than 1,000 people gathered on Veterans Memorial Plaza downtown Saturday to take part in Occupy Indianapolis, inspired by the three-week-old Occupy Wall Street protest in New York.
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.
Charges filed in theft from development group
The former associate director of an eastern Indiana economic development group faces felony charges in a $150,000 embezzlement that has threatened the agency’s future.
Economy added 103,000 jobs in September
The burst of hiring followed a sluggish summer for the economy—and at least temporarily calms fears of a new recession that have hung over Wall Street and the nation for weeks.
Study: Defense spending fuels 56,000 Indiana jobs
A new report says that federal military and security spending resulted in $4.4 billion in contracts for Indiana companies last year.
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.
State’s jobless to get six more weeks of benefits
Unemployed Indiana residents can file for an additional six weeks of jobless benefits beginning Oct. 16.
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.
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.
Union members fight Indiana right-to-work proposal
Union members packed an Indiana Statehouse hearing Thursday in their uphill fight against "right-to-work" legislation that sparked a five-week walkout by House Democrats earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elkhart led U.S. counties in employment increase
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Elkhart County saw its employment increase 6.2 percent from March 2010 to March 2011.