Feltman takes over
In 2007, Nathan Feltman became Indiana's secretary of commerce, replacing his mentor, IBJ Media Corp. co-owner Michael
Maurer. It was a smooth transition.
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Black Expo making pitch for lost CIB grant
Not-for-profit hopes to have $150,000 in annual funding restored, particularly now that it has taken on the additional duties
related to the Circle City Classic.
Thousands of Hoosiers could lose unemployment benefits
An average of 15,000 Indiana residents could lose unemployment benefits each week starting in May if Congress fails to extend
federal benefits for those out of work more than six months.
IU law prof drops bid for Justice Department post
Several Republicans had objected to Dawn Johnsen's criticism of the Bush administration's terrorist interrogation
policies.
Catholic charters approved by Ballard will be first in nation
Concerns about separation of church and state have prompted a national watchdog group to express reservations.
Parking privatization may spur economic development
Mayor Greg Ballard’s potential lease of more than 15,000 street, surface and garage parking spaces could create turnover downtown
and in Broad Ripple, boosting retailers and restaurants.
Bennett demands ISTA support for school reforms
State superintendent of public instruction says teacher union support imperative to win federal grant.
City approval of Citizens Energy deal could come in May
Citizens Energy should have completed the majority of its due diligence of the city’s water and sewer utilities, which
it plans to acquire, by the end of this month.
Marion County library may close six branches
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library could close up to six branches or reduce their hours in order to close a budget
shortfall.
New jobless claims increase unexpectedly
The Labor Department said Thursday that first-time claims increased by 18,000 in the week ending April 3, to a seasonally
adjusted 460,000.
Indiana hiring 2,000 workers ages 18-24 for summer
Indiana's Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps is accepting applications for about 2,000 summer jobs with the Departments
of Transportation and Natural Resources.
Marion mayor making China trip for business deal
Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold told the City Council on Tuesday that he and the city's development director would be traveling
to China with plans to complete a deal bringing a furniture maker to the city.
Massa says office ‘should inspire public confidence, not public cynicism’
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has said he has no plans to resign, despite Mark Massa’s call Wednesday
morning for him to step down. Brizzi will be eligible for a public pension
if he finishes his second term Dec. 31.
Massa calls on Brizzi to resign
Mark Massa, former general counsel for Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor, calls
on Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, also a Republican, to step
down in the wake of an IBJ investigation.
Packaging company seeks abatement for expansion
Just Packaging on the east side of Indianapolis says it plans to invest in new equipment and hire 35 people by 2014.
Indiana revenue up for first time in more than a year
March marked the first time in 17 months that monthly revenue collections exceeded the same period in the prior year. But year-to-date collections remain $867 million below a budget forecast last May.
State tax revenue up for first time in over a year
Tax collections in March totaled $908 million, or $7 million more than for the same month last year.
First Time Homebuyer tax credit expires next month
The Treasury Department says potential Indiana homeowners have only until May 1 to take advantage of the First Time Homebuyer
tax credit before it expires.
White House hails economic gains, foretells slow recovery
Buoyed by good news on the jobs front, the White House claimed credit Sunday for reversing the downward economic spiral while
bracing out-of-work Americans for a slow recovery.
NCAA, city still hammering out long-term deal
The NCAA and city put together a deal to cover insurance and liability issues for this year’s Final Four, but are still finalizing
an agreement that assures the event comes back regularly through 2039.