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School districts trying to administer Indiana’s required standardized test encountered new problems Tuesday that forced the state to suspend testing for a second straight day. The problems brought a hailstorm of complaints.
House Bill 1483, which required drug tests for recipients of public assistance, passed the House 78-17 and the Senate 38-12, but failed at the 11th hour in conference committee. However, given the level of support, it can be expected to return in future sessions.
Indiana Gasification project manager Mark Lubbers told the Evansville Courier & Press that neither the General Assembly nor Gov. Mike Pence support the project.
The debate over cutting the state income tax was settled for this year, but the subject isn’t put to rest.
Keep the hope alive, I tell myself, keep the hope alive.
A study by the Violence Policy Center reveals shocking statistics about Indiana. More Hoosiers were killed by gun violence than traffic accidents in 2009—735 gun deaths versus 715 traffic deaths, according to the Washington, D.C.-based center.
We meet in a time of continued economic stagnation. Economic growth in 2012 was a depressing 1.5 percent, half the historic average. Three million fewer Americans are employed than when this so-called recovery began. Economic inequality is growing, and unprecedented trillions in transfer payments have not reversed the trend. It was well said that, "We need a recovery from this recovery."
Early in the season in baseball, you can be leading the league in home runs because you can really hit a fastball, even if you can’t hit a curveball. But in the major leagues, soon all you will see is curveballs. You either adjust or you are gone.
Plans for the plant, officially announced Wednesday, call for an environmentally friendly facility outside of Martinsville that could produce 650 megawatts of power. Construction could employ 660 workers.
A legislative plan that would "pause" Indiana's adoption of a national set of reading and math education standards has the backing of Republican Gov. Mike Pence, although many questions surround what that step would mean for the state's classrooms.
Within three weeks, Indianapolis should know whom it faces in its bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl. The bidding for the next three Super Bowls is bound to be competitive. And a little ugly.
A man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin told Indianapolis police that he was shot by two armed men who stole $250. The 22-year-old victim said the shooting took place Monday at about 10:45 p.m. in the 100 block of South Spencer Ave., near the 5300 block of East Washington Street. He was taken to Wishard Hospital.
An 85-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a car Monday near Lawrence North High School. Witnesses said they saw the victim, John Ferguson, “dart” into the southbound lanes of Hague Road just before 6 p.m. Authorities don’t believe alcohol or speeding were factors.
Extra security measures, including several restrictions, will be in place Saturday for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The 35,000 participants are being told not to bring or wear backpacks or duffel bags. Only runners will be allowed to enter the corrals near the starting line in downtown Indianapolis. Authorities reviewed security at the race following the Boston Marathon bombing.
A plan overhauling Indiana's specialty auto license plate system and requiring all groups with plates to sell 500 a year has been signed into law.
Despite her dramatic pleas to a federal judge on Tuesday, Dina Wein Reis, who defrauded corporations out of millions of dollars, will go to prison.
A top-notch cast, stunning visuals, and a solid score make this new musical a catch.
The Carmel Farmers Market’s Salsa Queen already is preparing for opening day, but this year Barbara Carter has the luxury of slicing and dicing in her own commercial kitchen.
The Indiana-based engine maker announced a larger-than-expected drop in quarterly profit Tuesday morning, as revenue fell 12 percent on weak demand for its products in domestic and international markets.
The shutdown is the latest in a recent string of layoffs and closures by the global company in its Indiana operations.
