Secretary of State Rokita making congressional run
Republican Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is running for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime Congressman
Steve Buyer.
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Legislator to continue pursuing smoking-ban bill
Democratic Rep. Charlie Brown of Gary says he will keep pursuing a bill that would ban smoking in most public places.
Lawmakers approaching session’s half-way point
Members of the Indiana General Assembly face a key mid-session deadline this week. Wednesday is the deadline for bills to
pass their house of origin and be sent to the opposite chamber.
With wife ill, U.S. Rep. Buyer won’t seek re-election
Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer announced Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall and will leave Congress after
18 years because his wife is ill.
Economy bolts forward 5.7 percent in fourth quarter
There’s more evidence that the recession is over, as businesses restock inventories and both corporate and consumer spending
increases.
Senate OKs bill to eliminate township boards
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 29-19 Thursday for a bill that would eliminate township boards and transfer their duties
to the county level starting in 2013. It now moves to the Democrat-led House for consideration.
Constitutional ban on gay marriage may not go far
The Republican-controlled Indiana Senate has approved a proposal that eventually could lead to a constitutional ban on gay
marriage and civil unions in Indiana.
State sells $300 million in Tax Anticipation Notes
The proceeds will help more than 120 local government units pay their bills while they wait for their
property tax receipts.
Health care reform will go on regardless of federal government
Massachusetts’ election of a Republican senator has put health reform legislation on life support. But for the health
care industry, reform is a reality that isn’t going to die.
Federal rule tied to electronic medical records panned
The government has erected a high fence around a pot of $27 billion available to doctors and hospitals that successfully
computerize their patient records by next year, sparking complaints.
ICVA receives $5.4M gift to promote Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association said Thursday that it has received a $5.4 million gift to help market the
city’s tourism and convention industries. The grant comes from a foundation headed by the developer of the Marriott Place
hotel complex under construction downtown.
Federal high-speed rail grants exclude big Indiana proposal
A proposed high-speed commuter rail line that would run through northern Indiana was left out of federal stimulus
grants announced this week.
Panel OKs bill to provide pet buyers with info
The bill would require pet stores to put information about the dog or cat on its cage in the store, including the animal’s
medical history, the name of the breeder and any congenital disorders.
Bicycle-components manufacturer adding 105 jobs
Zipp Speed Weaponry said it will create 105 jobs by 2013 and invest $12.4 million in a new manufacturing plant in Indianapolis
to make its high-end bicycle components.
Indiana Senate panel approves school-start-date bill
The committee endorsed legislation that would prevent the state’s public schools from starting classes before Labor Day.
Express Scripts to add 182 pharmacy jobs by 2012
Drug distribution firm that acquired former WellPoint subsidiary plans to consolidate specialty pharmacy work at local
airport facility.
Two companies set to make major local expansions
Express Scripts Inc. on the west side of Indianapolis and Zipp Speed Weaponry in Speedway are scheduled Wednesday afternoon
to announce the
creation of hundreds of new jobs.
Legislative panel to take up bill to ban texting while driving
An Indiana House committee plans to consider a bill that would make it illegal to send text messages or e-mails while driving.
Hoosiers can now renew driver’s licenses online
The BMV said Tuesday it has started offering online driver’s license renewals at the agency’s Web site.
Indiana House approves bill allowing guns at work
Legislation that would prohibit employers from banning guns in people’s locked cars on company property has cleared both the
House and Senate.