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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.
EnerDel in line for $3 million grant
Battery maker EnerDel could land $3 million in federal disaster-recovery money that would help bring 200 more jobs to its
facilities on the north side of Indianapolis and in Noblesville.
Finish Line forfeits incentive deal
Mall retailer The Finish Line Inc. has agreed to forfeit a potentially lucrative tax-abatement deal because it won’t be able
to meet a 2008 promise to create almost 200 jobs and invest $24 million at its Indianapolis headquarters.
Indiana House panel backs statewide smoking ban
An Indiana House committee approves legislation that would ban smoking in most public places statewide.
Daniels urges optimism during State of State address
Governor acknowledges the economy has been taking a toll on state government and the lives of many Indiana residents.
Property tax caps heading to Indiana voters
The Indiana Senate has given final approval to a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether property tax limits belong
in the state constitution.
State Republicans try to block health reform mandates
Joint resolutions in the state Legislature seek to amend the state constitution to block enforcement of provisions in the
federal bills that would require individuals to buy insurance and all but the smallest employers to help pay for it.
Airport expert to bring ‘Aerotropolis’ concept to Indianapolis
Idea for old terminal calls for more deliberative planning of development in and around Indianapolis International to make
airport more of an economic development hub.
Daniels to tout state’s relatively solid position in address
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will deliver the annual State of the State address Tuesday night at 7 p.m. before a joint session of the Indiana House and Senate.
Property tax cap plan could win approval Tuesday
The Indiana Senate could give final approval Tuesday to a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether property tax
limits belong in the state constitution.
Indiana to launch ‘hybrid’ welfare system
The state’s human services agency is expected to roll out its new program, aimed at correcting problems that arose when it
tried to privatize the system, in 10 southwestern counties next week.
Hamilton County tourism leader selected to join CIB
Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, rounds out the appointments to a restructured
Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board.
City Market redevelopment hopefuls have ambitious plans
City Market’s board president warns financing will challenge any of the six groups that responded to Mayor Greg Ballard’s
request for business ideas.