Secretary of State Rokita making congressional run
Republican Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is running for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime Congressman
Steve Buyer.
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Republican Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is running for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime Congressman
Steve Buyer.
Brent Little has joined Buckingham Cos. as vice president of higher education. He will focus on developing
multi-family and student housing at colleges and universities nationwide.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the pace of mortgage loan activity fell 10.9 percent for the week ended Jan. 22, according
to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Rates for 30-year loans increased to 5.02 percent from 5 percent the previous week. Fifteen-year
mortgages increased to 4.34 percent from 4.33 percent.
Alpha Sigma Tau recently purchased a 10,790-square-foot building at 3334 Founders Road. The name of the sorority was incorrect in the Jan. 26 Real Estate Weekly.
From the perspective of return on investment, the Super Bowl ad might be considered a failure.
The president’s budget offers tax cuts for businesses, including a $5,000 tax credit for hiring new workers this year, help
for the unemployed and $25 billion more for cash-strapped state governments. Job creation will take precedence over stemming
a surging deficit.
New Jersey-based Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc. has sold its Indianapolis plant that manufactures specialty drugs in a deal that
could top $300 million. The buyer says that the operations, which employ about 100, will remain in the city.
Toyota Motor Corp. is telling dealers that they should get parts to fix sticky gas pedals later this week. But the 4.2 million
customers affected by a large recall may have to wait a while for repairs.
Democratic Rep. Charlie Brown of Gary says he will keep pursuing a bill that would ban smoking in most public places.
Members of the Indiana General Assembly face a key mid-session deadline this week. Wednesday is the deadline for bills to
pass their house of origin and be sent to the opposite chamber.
The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute says that all 92 state counties could reap big cost savings — more than $300,000 in Marion
County alone — if they used vote centers on Election Day instead of traditional precinct locations.
The president’s unemployment strategy is twofold: create jobs, and force Republicans to choose between helping Main Street
and Wall Street.
A Purdue University expert says people should look into their sweetheart’s financial health before getting caught up in the
romance of Valentine’s Day.
Steak n Shake Co. said Friday it posted a fourth-quarter profit, and said it is planning to change its corporate name to Biglari
Holdings Inc.
Current and past recipients of IBJ‘s annual Forty Under 40 recognition.
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds utility commission ruling favorable to IPL. Although court does "not condone" IPL’s action in the retirement benefits case, it gives deference to the commission.
Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer announced Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall and will leave Congress after
18 years because his wife is ill.
The 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee unveiled two unique programs bent on culling the state for a diverse volunteer base. But
one well-known local black activist said the effort isn’t good enough.
Mayor Greg Ballard is making the traditional Super Bowl bet with Mayor Ray Nagin, his counterpart in New Orleans. If the Indianapolis
Colts win, Ballard will receive some New Orleans jazz CDs and Mardi Gras beads. Nagin also will send “king cake,” a Mardi
Gras treat, along with beignets and coffee. If the New Orleans Saints win, Ballard will send shrimp cocktail from St. Elmo
Steak House, plus 10 dozen cookies from IndyAnna’s Catering, a platter from Judge’s BBQ, and two dozen tenderloins from Mug
‘n’ Bun.