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Ethanol doubles its efforts in effort to keep subsidies
For years, ethanol fuel derived from corn was almost politically untouchable, thanks to powerful advocates on Capitol Hill.
The ethanol industry has consequently exploded over the last decade, thanks to government subsidies and incentives. But skepticism
about ethanol is rising, prompted by fluctuating food prices and an organized campaign by anti-ethanol advocates to discredit
the industry.
Arts Commission to share duties with regional groups
The Indiana Arts Commission revamped the way it allocates money out of concern about future state budget cuts, which would
further reduce grants available to arts organizations.
Steel company reaches settlement with EPA
Alro Steel Corp., which has plants in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, paid a $120,000 fine over hazardous chemical reporting
violations.
Higher-priced home sales on the rise
A total of 242 homes in the nine-county area sold for at least $250,000 last month, an increase of 23.5 percent from the same
time last year.
Indiana congressional incumbents outraise challengers
Republican Rep. Dan Burton, who's seeking his 15th term in central Indiana's heavily Republican 5th District, raised
$754,000 through March 31 in that heavily contested race.
Health reform dings Lilly’s earnings
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker also lowered its forecast for full-year profits because the new health care law grants bigger
rebates on prescription drugs to federal health insurance programs.
AP source: Toyota set to agree on record fine
Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million on for failing to promptly report to the government
problems with sticking gas pedals on its vehicles, a Transportation Department official said.
Indiana near bottom of heap for 2010 earmarks
Indiana received just over $14 per capita and ranked 48th among all states, down from 43rd in 2009.
Cash-strapped schools eye full-day kindergarten
Many districts want to keep the full-day programs and say they’re considering increasing fees to do so.
A makeover for Methodist
Clarian Health is planning a bed tower, parking garage and offices in a massive project that shows renewed commitment to the
downtown campus.
Duke: New coal plant’s cost rises to $2.9B
Duke Energy says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it’s building in southwestern Indiana has risen by $530 million.
General Growth seeks better offer than Simon’s
General Growth Properties Inc. is seeking a higher price, fewer stock warrants or both from Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
after its bankruptcy exit plan was matched by Simon Property Group Inc.
Pacers’ woes tied to Lucas Oil Stadium deal
Five years ago, the Indiana Pacers ownership was not included in discussions about a potential new downtown home for the Indianapolis
Colts, and now city and Pacers officials are paying the price.