Daniels: No word on White House run until April
Republican Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says politicians thinking about the next election in 2012 should "stifle" themselves for a while.
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Weak employment report expected Friday
Newly elected members of Congress will get a reminder Friday of the economic challenges they face in January: The jobs report for October is expected to show hiring weak and unemployment still high. The outlook for 2011 isn't much better.
City’s Conrad hotel investment starts to pay off for taxpayers
The city put up $25 million for the hotel, restaurant and condo development at the corner of Washington and Illinois streets, including $3.75 million in exchange for the economic equivalent of an 8-percent stake.
Indiana health exchange may take page from Utah playbook
In Utah, employers can give each of their workers a specific amount of money to apply toward health insurance. The worker then can use that money to choose from the 66 plans in the health insurance exchange.
Daniels wants changes in education, unemployment
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels’ 2011 legislative agenda includes expanding charter schools, establishing merit pay for teachers, cutting unemployment benefits and raising unemployment insurance taxes on businesses.
Library cuts 37 employees in effort to reduce deficit
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s decision to reduce its work force is in response to expected revenue annual shortfalls of up to $4 million through 2013. The cuts follow a reduction in hours last month.
IU economists: Slow growth expected in 2011
Economic growth will remain sluggish into next year as companies remain hesitant to add jobs, Indiana University economists said Thursday morning during their annual forecast.
Daniels to outline 2011 legislative agenda
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels will outline his 2011 legislative priorities Thursday, and his agenda could be a bit bigger now that the GOP has a firm grip on the Indiana House and Senate.
Democrats look to rebuild after Republican gains
Indiana Democrats are looking for a life preserver heading toward 2012. And their best hope might rest with the man some blame in part for at least one of the party’s losses: retiring Sen. Evan Bayh.
New GOP-led House will focus on private-sector job creation
With new control of the Indiana House, Republican lawmakers plan to pursue an agenda focused on encouraging the private sector to create jobs and passing a budget without tax increases.
City commission set to approve refinery plans
The Metropolitan Development Commission is expected Wednesday afternoon to approve Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.’s plan to build its first used oil re-refinery, on West 10th Street. The project is estimated to cost $40 million and should create 55 jobs by 2013.
After 2008 change, Indiana returns to GOP roots
Republicans picked up the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh and two southern Indiana congressional seats that had been held by Democrats. They also appeared poised to claim a two-thirds majority in the Indiana Senate and take control of the state House of Representatives.
School referendums voted down in several districts
Voters shot down school referendums in several central Indiana districts Tuesday, including Zionsville, Anderson, Center Grove, Mount Vernon, Shelby County and Elwood.
GOP takes 2 Indiana congressional seats from Dems
Republicans defeated Democratic Rep. Baron Hill and captured another seat Tuesday that the party had targeted as part of its effort to win control of the U.S. House, but Rep. Joe Donnelly prevented a GOP sweep of Indiana’s three swing districts.
Democrats win prosecutor’s race, other Marion County seats
Democrat Terry Curry has been elected Marion County prosecutor, defeating Republican candidate Mark Massa in a close race. Democrats also won the sheriff’s race and other countywide seats.
Democrat Donnelly holds on in 2nd District
Democrats have held onto one of the most hotly contested congressional seats in the country with Rep. Joe Donnelly barely winning re-election Tuesday in northern Indiana’s 2nd district.
GOP retains control of Indiana statewide offices
Republican Charlie White overcame allegations of voter fraud to become Indiana’s next chief election officer, and Republican incumbents held onto their jobs as auditor and treasurer.
Republican Young defeats Hill in 9th District
Republican Todd Young has defeated five-term Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in southern Indiana’s 9th district, dealing Democrats a second loss in congressional seats they held in the state.
Indiana voters OK property tax cap amendment
Indiana voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will make property tax limits more permanent.
GOP gains seat with Bucshon’s win in 8th District
Republican Larry Bucshon has won southwestern Indiana’s 8th Congressional District, giving the GOP a U.S. House seat that Democrats have held the last four years.