State FFA leaves Education Department for ag agency
Beginning this summer, the Department of Agriculture will house Indiana FFA's executive offices.
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Lugar: Bipartisan approach needed on climate bill
Sen. Richard Lugar is urging President Obama to endorse a bipartisan climate change bill that doesn’t add another financial
burden during tough times and does not include the new carbon-based fuel taxes sought by Democratic leaders.
More Indiana students pass state ISTEP exams
About 75 percent of Indiana students passed this year's statewide English and math exams—a significant improvement
over the 2009 test results.
Home construction sinks, building permits down
May saw a 17-percent decline in the single-family home market, which had benefited earlier in the year from federal tax credits.
It was the largest monthly drop in single-family construction since January 1991.
Farmers say northwest Indiana airport costing wind power
Some farmers would like to see a small airport in rural northwestern Indiana closed in order to open up a large part of the
state's windiest area for electricity-producing wind turbines.
Loss of southern Indiana rail line worries communities
Some southern Indiana communities are worried about the economic impact of CSX Transportation's decision to stop running
trains on a 62-mile rail line.
Report says Blue Cross worst in insurance claim accuracy
One in five medical claims is processed inaccurately by commercial health insurers—and a unit of Indianapolis-based
WellPoint Inc. does even worse—often leaving physicians shortchanged, according to the nation's largest doctor's
group.
Young workers help Indiana parks during cutbacks
Indiana Department of Natural Resources spokesman Phil Bloom said the 1,665 young workers hired by the DNR will help seasonal
workers with important maintenance work at many of the state’s 24 state parks and dozens of other properties.
Auction to sell items from former money manager
The court-ordered auction includes a motorboat, jet ski and a $30,000 diamond ring, as well as a motorcycle that Marcus Schrenker
used to flee police.
U.S., Indiana mint production wilts with foreign competition
Decades ago, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin were the top U.S. mint producers, but the heart of U.S. production is now in
the Pacific Northwest. Over time, as small mint farms shut down, Indiana has fallen to fourth.
Holiday World president Will Koch dies at 48
Koch, 48, led the amusement park for 20 years, during which time it added a water park and several world-class roller
coasters.
IU falling short of funds to properly maintain buildings
University officials told trustees a $17 million annual shortfall will lead to higher expenses later.
School systems say they have standing to sue over state funding formula
The state has asked that the lawsuit be dismissed, claiming that the districts don't have the authority to challenge the
constitutionality of a state law.
City eyes Big Ten football championship game
Addition of University of Nebraska to conference in 2011 will lead to football playoff.
New agreement forms Indiana branch of online college
WGU Indiana is a branch of Western Governors University, a private, not-for-profit university designed for working adults
trying to earn bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Insurer WellPoint plans online care option
WellPoint plans to build a network of primary care doctors and specialists who will be available any time to consult with
patients.
College athletic conference chaos set to erupt
Nebraska may be heading to the Big Ten, Colorado is leaving the Big 12, and a host of other college athletic moves could be
on tap.
Indiana to turn 43,000 acres into wetlands area
Together, the combined acreage of the two habitat conservation areas will be the largest project ever undertaken by the state
Department of Natural Resources, Daniels said.
Daniels aide named Indiana civil rights commissioner
Jamal Smith of Indianapolis joined the governor’s staff two years ago and served as senior adviser on minority affairs.
Indiana farm fatalities down for 1st time in 3 years
An annual report by Purdue University shows that 20 Indiana residents died last year in farm-related accidents, down
from 28 in 2008 and 24 in 2007.