Hoosiers can register to vote using cell phones
Indiana has a new high-tech way residents can register to vote for the Nov. 2 elections — using Internet-capable mobile phones.
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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.
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.
Money, economy hobble Democrat in Senate race
Ellsworth struggling as race against Coats for seat held by Evan Bayh swings into final weeks.
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.
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.
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 2008
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.
Watchdogs howl over Duke hiring IURC attorney
Watchdog groups are criticizing Duke Energy's hiring of the top attorney for Indiana's utility oversight panel, saying his role handling issues related to a nearly $3 billion power plant the company is building raises serious ethics questions.
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.
Blockbuster files for bankruptcy protection
Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, saying plans to keep its stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes.
IU: Quick action may have thwarted bed bug problem
Indiana University environmental health and safety director Mike Jenson says an employee at the IU Wells Library found one bed bug on a library wall Monday.
GOP secretary of state hopeful quits town council
Charlie White says because of his statewide campaign and recent marriage he didn't realize that his new home was outside his Fishers Town Council district.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feds extend I-69 environmental study comment period
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the Federal Highway Administration has extended the comment period affecting Section 4 of the project for 30 days until Oct. 28.