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Local architect to run for secretary of state
A founding partner of an Indianapolis architectural firm this month plans to formally announce his Democratic bid for Indiana
secretary of state.
Whirlpool agrees to maintain Evansville operations
Whirlpool Corp. has notified state officials that it will continue to operate its refrigeration product development center
in Evansville that employs nearly 300 people.
Economy dipped less than expected in 2nd quarter
The recession faded in the spring with economic activity shrinking at a pace of just 0.7 percent, a better-than-expected showing
that buttressed beliefs the economy is now growing.
Panel discusses possible changes in redistricting
An interim legislative committee is likely to recommend that new guidelines be established for Indiana lawmakers to follow
when they redraw legislative and congressional maps in 2011, a state senator said Tuesday.
Conditions placed on Indiana’s welfare rollout
A federal food stamp administrator has told Indiana’s human services chief that his staff must be consulted before the
state rolls out its troubled welfare-automation program to additional regions.
Toll road operator among water-utility suitors
Among 23 firms that have expressed interest in operating Indianapolis’ water and sewer systems is Macquarie, the Australian
firm that operates the Indiana Toll Road under a 75-year, $3.8 billion lease. In July, the city asked companies to express
interest in operating the systems.
Another view of Indiana manufacturing
A Milken Institute study shows Indiana isn’t the only state writhing with angst about the future of manufacturing. The study
frames Indiana in a somewhat positive light.
Bloomington looking at downtown chain-store ban
A committee will research a proposal from Bloomington’s mayor to ban new chain or “formula” businesses from parts of the city’s
downtown.
Tipton County approves perks for mystery company
A central Indiana county is trying to attract an unidentified renewable energy company to take over a sprawling factory that
a Chrysler supplier stopped building last year.
$4.9M approved to buy houses in Franklin flood zone
Another central Indiana city is receiving a multimillion federal grant to buy houses damaged by the widespread flooding that
hit the state last year.
Legislative panel to discuss redistricting
An interim legislative committee plans to take up the issue of redistricting Tuesday at the Statehouse. Secretary of State
Todd Rokita recently pitched a plan that would make it illegal to consider political data when redrawing congressional and
legislative district maps.
Local Better Business Bureau names new leader
William J. Thomas has been named president of the Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana, the organization announced Monday.
Indiana has highest casino taxes in Midwest, report says
Indiana casinos on average pay the highest effective tax rate in the Midwest, according to a report by the Casino Association
of Indiana.
Carmel company plans to expand, add employees
Dealer Services Corp. announced Monday morning that it plans to create up to 60 jobs by the end of 2012 and invest $6.4 million
in its Carmel headquarters.
State funneling weatherization funds to builders’ group
The Indiana Builders Association will receive nearly half of the $132 million the state is receiving through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act to weatherize more than 30,000 households
Official admits welfare privatization lacks personal touch
Indiana’s human services chief is acknowledging one of the biggest criticisms of the state’s privatized welfare system,
telling lawmakers it does not provide enough face-to-face interaction between caseworkers and welfare recipients.
Indiana improves in business tax ranking
Indiana is becoming more business-friendly, according to the latest national ranking from the Tax Foundation, which moved the state
up two places to 12th.
Influential team owner thinks hot rod group should move HQ from California to Brownsburg
A meeting between high-level National Hot Rod Association executives—including NHRA President Tom Compton—and
Gov. Mitch Daniels and members of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has fueled speculation that the drag racing group
might be looking to significantly expand its presence here.
Entrepreneur hopes real estate venture will rebuild neighborhoods, fund charities
David Sexauer has $250,000 and a list of about 120 properties he’d like to acquire from the city of Indianapolis.