Historic financial overhaul signed into law by Obama
Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, a member of the House GOP leadership, on Wednesday joined House Minority Leader John Boehner of
Ohio in calling for the law’s repeal.
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Indiana changes food stamp policy that drew fire
Indiana will no longer reduce a state grocery benefit paid to hundreds of developmentally disabled people simply because they
receive food stamps
Jobless benefits bill would aid 80,000 Hoosiers
A bill advancing in Congress that would restore unemployment benefits for millions of Americans could help about 80,000 Indiana
residents who have been out of work more than six months.
Indiana: IBM welfare intake work flawed from start
The state is suing IBM for more than $1.3 billion, claiming the company breached one of the biggest outsourcing deals in state
history. IBM wants Indiana to pay $52.8 million it says it’s owed in deferred payments and equipment costs.
Auto plant’s 300 jobs draw 3,000 applicants
The response to openings at a Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo reflects the large number of people out of work, a union
official said.
Filibuster broken, jobless benefits may flow soon
The Senate is poised to pass legislation restoring jobless benefits for millions of people unable to find work in the frail
economic recovery.
Indiana accused of cutting aid to food stamp users
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration attorneys do not believe federal law was broken when officials balanced
food stamp
payments against a state-run supplemental aid program.
Conservancy group looks to buy Girl Scouts camp
Red-tail Conservancy director Barry Banks says the group hopes to raise the full $150,000 as soon as possible to buy the 47-acre
Camp Munsee.
Indiana working on phosphorous limits for lakes
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management says the rule would impact sewage treatment plants upstream of lakes.
Carmel law firm settles consumer claims in Vermont
Mossler Law Firm of Carmel agreed to cease all business in Vermont, refund about $79,500 in fees paid by Vermont residents
and pay $60,000 in civil penalties.
Economists say recovery continues, but pace slows
Economists say the U.S. recovery continued during the second quarter of this year with more businesses hiring workers and
fewer cutting jobs, but the pace of growth has slowed, a new survey shows.
Indiana’s second virtual charter school enrolling for fall
The Indiana Connections Academy Virtual Pilot School, financed with state education money and allowing students to work from
home, will serve about 280 children from around the state.
Ten wounded in shootings during Black Expo
The victims from three shootings Saturday night in a downtown crowded with visitors for Indiana Black Expo were reported to
be in good condition on Sunday. Eight were shot in the initial round of gunfire near Circle Centre mall.
State asking Hoosiers to repay stimulus money
An Indiana agency is telling about 36,000 people who collected a $25 stimulus payment as part of their unemployment check
that they must repay the money because they were later ruled ineligible.
Ex-Indiana University player Leary pleads guilty in fraud
Todd Leary of Carmel pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a felony charge of misappropriating title insurance escrow funds.
His agreement with prosecutors calls for him to face up to three years in prison, with that cut in half if he pays nearly
$295,000 in restitution.
Program to help foster kids ease into adulthood
The Indiana Supreme Court says youth who outgrow foster care are at risk of homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, criminal
involvement and mental health issues.
Indiana Medicaid chief: Feds leave states in dark
Indiana and other states face a struggle as they grapple with putting the health care changes into place in a relatively short
span of time while they also contend with the economic downtown and strained state budgets.
Initial claims for jobless benefits drop sharply
The Labor Department said new claims dropped to the lowest level since August 2008. But much of that was the result of seasonal
factors.
Homes lost to foreclosure on track to top 1 million this year
Nearly 528,000 homes were taken over by lenders in the first six months of the year, a rate that is on track to eclipse the
more than 900,000 homes repossessed in 2009.
Pacers name Kellogg VP of player relations
Kellogg is a broadcaster for Pacers and CBS college basketball telecasts. He’ll continue his responsibilities with Pacers
TV and as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS.