State revenue continues to fall short of projections
Indiana has missed budget projections for nine out of the last 10 months. April tax collections hit their lowest mark since
2004.
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GOP fighting out congressional bids across Indiana
In the 5th District, they’ll decide whether to pick Rep. Dan Burton for what would make 30 years in Congress. In the neighboring
4th District, the likely replacement for retiring Rep. Steve Buyer will be determined.
37 contested Indiana House races prelude to November
Voters will nominate candidates in more than 30 Indiana House primary races Tuesday, completing matchups for November’s general
election that will determine control of the narrowly divided chamber.
Indiana voters choose from 5 seeking GOP Senate nod
Indiana Republican voters will decide Tuesday which of five U.S. Senate candidates will represent the party in its fight to
take the seat being vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh.
Goldsmith named deputy mayor of New York City
The former Indianapolis mayor will become a deputy mayor and oversee the fire and police departments.
British tour firms’ visit may lead to transatlantic direct flights
An initiative to bring 10 of the biggest travel tour operators in the United Kingdom to this year’s Indianapolis 500 could
be a first step in bolstering business at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, area golf courses and Indianapolis International
Airport, where city boosters hope to establish direct flights to London.
State finalizes auction-rate securities settlements
Twelve investment firms agree to repurchase auction rate securities from Indiana clients for a total of over $370 million
and
to pay fines totaling more than $3.5 million.
Group prepares to take over Indiana chemical depot
A local group expects to take control of the Army's Newport Chemical Depot by the end of this year and plans improvements
to help attract businesses to the western Indiana site.
Drop in unemployment claims shows job market improving
The Labor Department said Thursday that initial applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 11,000 to 448,000, the lowest
level in four weeks.
Indiana census return rate 3rd highest among states
The Indiana Department of Administration says mail-in results released Wednesday show Indiana tied with Iowa in its rate of
return. The two states trailed only Wisconsin and Minnesota, which both hit 80 percent. The national rate was 72 percent.
UPDATE: GM fuel-efficiency push means jobs in Bedford
General Motors plans to invest $111 million and add 245 new jobs at a plant in Bedford as part of a larger effort to make
its fleet more fuel-efficient.
Prosecutor’s Office missed deadline on $273K in seized OmniSource cash
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department likely will have to return more than $273,000 in cash seized as part of a
racketeering investigation after the Marion County Prosecutor's Office missed a civil forfeiture deadline.
Activists say Indiana lagging in protecting environment
Indiana's air, land and water are significantly cleaner than they were at the start of the environmental movement
40 years ago, but the state still has work to catch up with other states, according to activists.
Franklin residents still struggle with solution for flooded land
Crews will begin in late April demolishing the first of 74 homes south of downtown Franklin damaged by massive flooding in
June 2008. Officials still haven’t decided how to reuse the land, and residents are torn.
State job fair part of Speedway’s May festivities
The central Indiana WorkOne Center is teaming with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to present Career Day @ the Brickyard,
an event that mixes job searching with racing.
Indy defense accounting jobs appear safe
Department of Defense concurs that Indianapolis a better location than Cleveland for about 225 Marine Corps jobs.
Waterworks board wants outside review of mayor’s utility plan
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
Politically connected broker’s deals raise conflict questions
John Bales' firm earned $2.9M in commissions on leases for state agencies and $270,000 in commissions
on the sale of surplus state properties. He also acted as a developer for public-sector
tenants—putting them into buildings owned by him or his associates.
New tax credits may boost jobs at some small companies
Tasked with boosting Indiana’s economy following the Great Recession, the 2010 General Assembly tinkered at the edges
by passing a handful of incentives meant to spur small-business growth.
Indiana budget chief orders another 5 percent in cuts
State revenues are $867 million, or 9.4 percent, less than forecast through the first nine months of the current fiscal year.