Ohio casino question could affect Indiana
Ohio voters are poised to weigh in on a ballot question that would authorize casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and
Toledo.
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Rep. DeLaney recovering after surprise attack
DeLaney, a Democrat from Indianapolis, was treated at Methodist Hospital for two broken bones in his face, as well as cuts
and bruises, following the Saturday morning attack.
NCAA approves $35M addition to Indianapolis headquarters
The NCAA executive committee on Thursday approved a $35 million addition to the governing body’s headquarters in White River
State Park in Indianapolis.
Concrete firm agrees to pay $29M in price-fixing case
A lawyer says Irving Materials Inc. has agreed to pay $29 million to settle a class-action antitrust lawsuit alleging it and
six other companies conspired to fix the price of ready-mixed concrete.
Indiana lands $39.4M in power-grid stimulus grants
IPL will receive $20 million to help pay for a $48.8 million project to install more than 28,000 smart meters; Midwest ISO
will get $17.3 million toward a $34.5 million project to install 150 phasor measurement units.
Lilly settles Zyprexa case with S. Carolina for $45M
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster said Friday that the state has reached a $45 million settlement with drug maker
Eli Lilly and Co. over the company’s marketing of an anti-psychotic drug.
I-69 reopens; I-465 still closed following explosion
Indiana State Police are cautioning motorists to steer clear of Interstates 465 and 69 on the northeast side of the city this
evening following a propane tanker explosion that closed the roadways.
Huge truck explosion clogs north-side traffic
A liquid propane tanker exploded on a highway ramp Thursday morning, closing Interstates 69 and 465 on the north side of Indianapolis.
According to initial TV reports, the closure could be long term due to structural damage caused by the explosion.
Medco plans to compare Plavix, Effient in study
Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Tuesday it will compare the blood thinner Plavix, the world’s second-best selling drug, with
Effient, a potential blockbuster drug sold by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.
Progress stalls on national, state math scores
Indiana’s students outscored the national average in mathematics on the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress,
but the results show little improvement over previous years.
Lilly to pay Idaho $13M in drug settlement
Idaho is getting $13 million as part of a settlement reached with Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. over its marketing of
anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.
Senate bill doesn’t fund Rolls-Royce jet engine
The measure holds potential bad news for Indianapolis engine maker Rolls-Royce because it does not contain funding for a key
jet engine the company produces, but lawmakers are expected to restore funding when the Senate and House combine bills into
a final version.
Ivy Tech building new campus in Anderson
Ivy Tech Community College will build a $20 million campus along Interstate 69 in Anderson, school and city officials
announced Tuesday.
UPDATE: Hurco exec getting $500,000 exit package
James D. Fabris, who is leaving Hurco Cos. Inc. at the end of the month following a long management tenure, will receive an
exit package worth more than $500,000.
Indy, state miss out on Olympic impact
Chicago will not host the 2016 Olympics. The city was eliminated from consideration in the first round of voting by members
of the International Olympic Committee today.
Hurco president Fabris to resign
Indianapolis-based Hurco Companies Inc., a computer control and software maker, said Thursday that James D. Fabris will resign
as president and chief operating officer as of Oct. 31.
Indianapolis lands 2013 men’s NCAA regional
Indianapolis has been selected to host a regional round of the 2013 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the NCAA announced
today.
Mead Johnson plans expansion in Evansville
Mead Johnson Nutrition plans to spend nearly $33 million at a southwestern Indiana facility where it plans to start making
powdered infant formula products.
Fort Wayne lures long-time conventions from Indy
Fort Wayne’s expanded convention center and a planned downtown hotel are proving attractive to conventions, including at least
four events long held in Indianapolis.
House bill puts state student-loan jobs in danger
The U.S. House of Representatives is nearing a vote to push private lenders out of the federal college loan business—a
move that could cost Indiana hundreds of jobs.