Raytheon lands key Navy contract
Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC in Indianapolis will develop a new bomb rack for U.S. Navy airplanes under a recently awarded $32.4 million contract.
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Retired Junior Achievement exec files defamation suit
Former Junior Achievement CEO Jeff Miller says Mayor Greg Ballard was about to hire him as a senior policy adviser, but comments
by Central Indiana Community Foundation President Brian Payne and current CEO Jennifer Burk ruined the offer.
Democratic leaders criticize state health care litigation
Indiana House Speaker Pat Bauer of South Bend and Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson of Bloomington say the litigation wastes
taxpayer dollars at a time when the state is cutting its funding to schools.
Group rounds up business help for Census
As deadline day arrives, the Indianapolis Complete Count Committee is encouraging area companies to provide funding for local
marketing and events
designed to encourage citizens to fill out their Census forms.
April debates set for GOP Senate candidates
The five Indiana Republicans seeking their party's nomination for the U.S. Senate will face each other in at least three
debates over two weeks in April.
Consumers slowly show signs of springing back
A partial rebound in consumer confidence, a positive report on January home prices and an expected strong March from retailers
suggest Americans are cautiously perking up.
Governor approves new teacher licensing rules
Daniels signed the new rules Tuesday, three months after a state panel approved them amid criticism from college educators.
Heartland RV to expand, add 265 new jobs in Elkhart
A northern Indiana recreational vehicle manufacturer is expanding its Elkhart operations and plans to hire up to 265 new workers
by 2013.
Foster parents would get less cash under state cuts
Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with medical, emotional or behavioral problems into cheaper care for
children without special needs, a move that cuts payments to families who care for the state's most challenged children.
Final Four helps Indianapolis warm up for 2012 Super Bowl
The goal of any host city of a major sporting event is simple: Rake in as much cash as possible during the days the event
is in town and maximize future economic potential by boosting the city’s image among everyone who watches on television.
Execution is more difficult.
Jobless claims drop more than expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week—partially due to changes in the calculations—as
layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Daniels warns of health bill’s ‘immorally huge’ taxes
Daniels told members of the Economic Club of Indianapolis that it’s ridiculous for anyone to suggest the nearly $1 trillion
health care overhaul signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama won’t add to the nation’s debt.
Urban expert lauds Indianapolis for progress
Native Hoosier Aaron Renn, who writes the popular Urbanophile blog, said Indianapolis stacks up well against its Midwestern
counterparts and can compete for jobs with national hot spots such as Portland, Ore.
Tokusen USA planning 135 jobs at new Scottsburg plant
Arkansas wire-maker Tokusen USA Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Scottsburg, state economic development officials
said Wednesday, touting the nearly 135 jobs expected over the next two years.
Group praises Indianapolis’ Census form return rate
The Indianapolis Complete Count Committee says 19 percent of forms distributed in the city have been returned since they went
out last week. Only Baltimore, with 20 percent, had a higher rate of return among the top 25 U.S. cities.
Bayh donates $1M to help Democrats keep Senate seat
Retiring Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh has contributed $1 million from his campaign funds to help the Indiana Democratic Party in
its quest to hold on to the seat.
Obama signs historic $938 billion health care overhaul
Attorneys general from 13 states filed suit to stop the overhaul just minutes after the bill signing, contending the law is
unconstitutional. Other state attorneys general may join the lawsuit later or sue separately.
Indiana freezes some medical savings account rolls
The new federal health care bill will put 500,000 more Indiana residents on Medicaid and lead to higher state taxes, Gov.
Mitch Daniels said Monday, but a government insurance proponent said it will help families and businesses.
State attorney general looks to challenge health care bill
Attorneys general in at least 13 states have signaled they intend to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in
court.
Attorney selected to fill Plowman’s City-County Council seat
Republican precinct committee members selected a replacement of Lincoln Plowman, who resigned earlier this month.