Bill would give CO2 pipeline firms right to take private land
A consumer group opposing Senate Bill 115 argues the measure is yet another concession to the developer of a coal-to-methane
plant proposed in Rockport.
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Obama aims aid package at middle class
The president’s proposals include bigger tax credits for child care and retirement savings; caps for student loan payments;
and boosting aid for families caring for elderly relatives.
Judge blocks Indiana cuts in foster care payments
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Indiana Department of Child Services from cutting state subsidies to foster and
adoptive parents and residential treatment centers that help provide for children.
Rights, safety in debate over guns-at-work bill
The House Natural Resources Committee voted 10-1 to advance the bill last week amid strong support from the National Rifle Association and opposition from business interests and domestic violence advocates.
Senate bill would snuff out Indiana’s smoking-cessation agency
Anti-tobacco advocates worry cost-cutting move could seriously diminish state’s efforts to curb Hoosier tobacco use.
State’s unemployment rate jumps to 9.9 percent
Indiana’s jobless rate made its biggest increase since mid-2009. Department of Workforce
Development Commissioner Teresa Voors attributed the rise, in part, to a decrease in construction in December.
Bill on Sunday microbrewery sales clears Senate
The bill would limit the amount of Sunday carryout sales from Indiana microbreweries to about three cases per transaction.
Senate, House panels approve ‘net metering’ bills
A bill aimed at utility customers who install renewable power sources is seriously flawed and would hurt Indiana’s renewable
energy movement, advocates say.
ISTA scandal could limit union’s influence, sway election
A securities-fraud case Secretary of State Todd Rokita brought against the union last month could make matters worse for the
already hobbled ISTA, blunting its ability to help elect Democrats in November.
Indiana GOP wants to block federal health reform mandates
Republicans in the Legislature have joined their counterparts in 25 other states in trying to prevent key aspects of reform
from taking effect in Indiana.
EnerDel hopes to hire 1,100 at new manufacturing plant
Lithium battery-maker will get incentives worth $53.1 million for expansion into Hancock County.
High court shoots down business election-spending law
The Supreme Court threw out a 63-year-old law designed to restrain the influence of big business and unions on elections,
ruling that corporations may spend as freely as they like to support or oppose candidates.
Jobless claims rising again
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week.
Senate panel to consider gambling bill
An Indiana Senate committee plans to consider legislation that would allow riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio
River to relocate inland.
Indiana House panel approves guns-at-work bill
Bill that would prohibit companies from banning guns in people’s locked cars at work is on its way to the Indiana House floor.
Bill to hold back some 3rd-graders has steep cost
Indiana Senate Education Committee votes 8-3 to advance the bill, which now moves to the Senate Appropriation Committee.
Indiana businesses are welcoming investment from China
Some observers see a parallel to the state’s seeking Japanese investment following recession in the early 1980s.
EnerDel expected to announce new manufacturing plant
Lithium battery-maker had requested a Hancock County zoning exemption to establish a manufacturing operation in the Mount
Comfort business park.
Comparing Coakley, Bayh
Evan Bayh is no Martha Coakley. But on the outside chance Bayh could be beat in this year’s senate race, an opponent might
do best to paint him as an elitist.