State securities fraud restitution fund begins payouts
The fund was established with an initial $2 million investment from a Securities Division account that's funded by fines paid by violators.
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City builds modern database to manage aging infrastructure
Indianapolis will spend $2 million this year to create its first comprehensive, modern inventory of its streets and sidewalks.
Mayor signs off on domestic-partner ordinance
The ordinance covering city employees offers insurance coverage to both same-sex and heterosexual unmarried couples. The mayor also signed the “Complete Streets” proposal.
Pence seeks affordable college; Gregg after more trade
The two leading candidates for governor offered starkly different plans for improving the state's economy Thursday. Democrat John Gregg wants the state to increase exports by 50 percent. Mike Pence pushed for programs to help students graduate from college within four years.
Spokane hires Indy’s former public safety director as police chief
Frank Straub will be the new police chief in Spokane, the mayor of the Washington city announced Wednesday. Straub was director of public safety for the city of Indianapolis until Aug. 10.
Indiana governor hopefuls talk education, infrastructure
Despite their political differences, the three men running for Indiana governor outlined similar outlooks for running the state during a forum Tuesday, from proposing improved job training to imposing tax cuts. But which taxes should be cut and when highlighted their differences.
Pence asks Daniels to deny state-run exchange
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence is asking Gov. Mitch Daniels to reject a state-run health insurance exchange called for by the federal health care law.
Panel mulls making IPFW an independent university
State Sen. Dennis Kruse says Purdue's leaders concentrate on the West Lafayette campus and treat IPFW as an afterthought. He said the independent school might be called Fort Wayne University.
Bell Techlogix plans local expansion, 204 jobs
The provider of information technology services said it will lease, equip and renovate part of a 100,000-square-foot facility on the city’s northwest side as part of the $1.4 million expansion. Bell has about 450 employees in the metropolitan area.
Carmel moves toward $183 million refinancing
The refinancing would free up about $8.8 million for future development projects and keep the Carmel Redevelopment Commission out of the red. But a skirmish is brewing over a CRC proposal for the city to help cover operating expenses.
Stage collapse victims to find out how to get share of $6M
Those wanting to participate in the settlement must agree to various conditions, some aimed at limiting the state’s exposure to claims from third parties.
Indiana candidates scrap about farm bill failure
Congress' failure to pass a farm bill became a top talking point for Indiana candidates this week as Hoosier farmers continue to suffer through the worst drought in decades.
Excess TIF revenue would help close city budget gap
Mayor proposes shifting $10 million out of downtown district to help make up for $65 million general-fund shortfall.
Lieutenant governor candidates debate farm issues
The three candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor are talking about supporting Indiana's rural communities with strategies ranging from building better roads to improving health care.
Council approves ‘Complete Streets’ proposal
An ordinance that would require new and rebuilt streets in Indianapolis to be designed and constructed with multiple users in mind has been passed by the City-County Council.
Lieutenant governor candidates to debate farm issues
Farm issues play a central role in the duties of Indiana's lieutenant governor, who also serves as the state's agriculture secretary.
CIB plans $5M repair to Capitol Commons plaza
The project is part of a $63.9 million operating budget board members approved for 2013, which is lower than the current year’s budget because it doesn’t include Super Bowl costs or special payments to the Indiana Pacers.
City-County Council OKs domestic partner benefits
Mayor Greg Ballard said he hasn't decide whether he will veto the measure. The mayor said he would prefer coverage be provided only to same-sex partners because he believes offering it to heterosexual couples is a "disincentive to marry."
Latest CIB budget contains no new payments to Pacers
Payments on a three-year, $30 million subsidy ended this year, but discussions continue between CIB officials and Pacers officials on future leases involving Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Ballard’s budget omits funds for police, fire recruitment
The Republican mayor's administration also is trying to renegotiate scheduled 3 percent pay raises for officers and firefighters for $5.5 million in budget cuts.