Indiana lawmakers will be scrambling to meet tonight’s midnight deadline for adjourning the legislative session, but differences remained yesterday over a new state budget and fixing Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund. Negotiators for House Democrats and Senate Republicans said yesterday that they had reached a tentative compromise on a plan designed to start fixing the […]
Negotiators for House Democrats and Senate Republicans have reached a tentative compromise on a plan designed to start fixing Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund, but remained at an impasse today on a new state budget. Lawmakers were scrambling to finish business before tomorrow’s midnight deadline for adjourning the regular session. Although negotiations continued on several […]
Thousands of union workers packed the Statehouse yesterday to protest proposed cuts in jobless benefits as lawmakers try to compromise on legislation to fix Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund. Republicans who control the Senate have proposed a plan that would increase employer taxes, reduce benefits for most jobless claimants and tighten eligibility standards. Democrats who […]
Carmel businessman Dan Laikin finds himself in the awkward spot of denying wrongdoing at the same time the three men accused
of conspiring with him in a stock-manipulation scheme are admitting guilt.
A&E Hats Entertainment: IRT show mixes stories, music and headgear This week, lessons in “hattitude” are taught at the IRT. Plus, some thoughts on “Spotlight 2009.” Generat i ng more warmth than heat, “Crowns” (running on the Indiana Repertory Theatre main stage through June 2), shows what a good idea, a talented cast, uncluttered direction, […]
This week, lessons in “hattitude” are taught at the IRT. Plus, some thoughts on “Spotlight 2009.” Generat ing more warmth than heat, “Crowns” (running on the Indiana Repertory Theatre main stage through June 2), shows what a good idea, a talented cast, uncluttered direction, and some pick-and-choose gospel classics can make out of underdeveloped material. […]
This week, lessons in “hattitude” are taught at the IRT. Plus, some thoughts on “Spotlight 2009.” Generat ing more warmth than heat, “Crowns” (running on the Indiana Repertory Theatre main stage through June 2), shows what a good idea, a talented cast, uncluttered direction, and some pick-and-choose gospel classics can make out of underdeveloped material. […]
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing announced yesterday afternoon that Milka Duno will be returning to the team’s Indy Racing League effort for 2009. The Venezuelan driver will be competing in a limited schedule starting…
Employers would pay higher taxes under a revised proposal Indiana House Democrats presented yesterday as a way to fix Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund. The taxes employers would pay into the fund overall would be higher than House Democrats originally proposed, at least initially, and the new plan still would not cut benefits paid to […]
Indiana’s growing shipments to China averts a reversal in exports for the state, but core transportation equipment takes a
hit.
Indiana exports eked out a gain in 2008 despite the imploding world economy-rising 2 percent to $26.5 billion, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. All things considered, “exports held up pretty well last year. The last 60 days of the year is really the first time we saw deterioration on the […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are two games away from equaling the 1985-86 Boston Celtics’ best-ever NBA home record. The Cavs are 38-1 playing on the banks of Lake Erie. They only have San Antonio…
Firefighters battled a large fire this morning in Lapel that destroyed much of a central Indiana furniture manufacturer and produced a smoke plume visible for miles. No injuries were reported from the fire at Hickory Furniture Design, Madison County Sheriff Ron Richardson said. Brad McQueen, the business’ owner, said 10 to 12 workers were inside […]
Duke Realty Corp. announced today that it raised $218 million in the first quarter through asset sales and financing maneuvers in an effort to pay down debt. The Indianapolis-based real estate company gained $156 million through the 10-year secured-debt financing of some of its suburban office and industrial properties. It also sold two office buildings […]
Duke Realty Corp. announced today that it raised $218 million in the first quarter through asset sales and financing maneuvers in an effort to pay down debt. The Indianapolis-based real estate company gained $156 million through the 10-year secured-debt financing of some of its suburban office and industrial properties. It also sold two office buildings […]
HHGregg Inc. today reported better-than-expected revenue and profit projections for the fiscal fourth quarter. According to preliminary numbers for the quarter ended March 31, the Indianapolis-based electronics and appliances retailer had revenue of $365 million – a 13-percent increase over the same period a year ago. The retailer said profit per share for the quarter […]
Mickey’s men’s and women’s camps—open for registration on a first-come, first served basis—offer compelling speakers, fun activities and food from the city’s leading restaurants.
Local manufacturing stalwart Allison Transmission will have to restructure its more than $4 billion in debt or further cut
expenses if it’s going to weather the recession.
Local manufacturing stalwart Allison Transmission will have to restructure its more than $4 billion in debt or further cut expenses if it’s going to weather the recession. That’s the conclusion of analysts at Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, which have issued negative outlooks for Allison, the top commercial truck-transmission supplier. “The downgrades reflect our concern […]
Efforts to fix Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance system are shaping up as a slugfest in the General Assembly, one likely to last to the end of the session in late April – if not beyond. “This is the one issue that can slip us into a special session, and we had the opportunity to start […]
