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Of the nation's 50 sitting governors, almost a quarter of them are authors. Four, including Daniels, have written tomes while serving as their state's chief executive.
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Mourdock could benefit from climate regulations
Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock has campaigned heavily against measures to combat climate change even as he holds stock in an energy company that's banking on those regulations to help build a market for its product.
Panel delays vote on Monroe County I-69 section
A committee of the Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization decided Friday to delay voting on the highway's hotly debated Monroe County extension until November.
Indiana gives grants to convert fleets to alternative fuels
The Office of Energy Development is dispensing grants of up to $500,000 to help private- and public-sector organizations convert their vehicles.
Indiana Live to get federal hearing on tax matter
Shelbyville racetrack and casino could save millions if it successfully contests the way Indiana interprets state tax law.
Costs of State Fair stage collapse investigation could be steep
Officials say it’s too early to know how much the state will pay for the investigation of the tragedy. But fees stipulated in contracts with investigators show costs easily could surpass seven figures.
Video shows former councilor taking money from FBI agent
Prosecutors showed video in court of a former Indianapolis City-County Council member taking what they say was a $5,000 bribe from an undercover FBI agent seeking help opening a strip club in the city.
Indiana lawmakers say tuition hikes hard on families
Republican and Democratic budget leaders bemoaned that in-state tuition jumped from an average of 12 percent of Hoosiers' incomes in 2000 to expectations it will account for 19 percent of average income by 2013.
State lawyer calls IBM bid to depose Daniels ‘meritless’
If Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can promote his book and lead a motorcycle tour, he isn't too busy to testify about his decision to cancel a contract with IBM Corp. to automate welfare applications, the technology giant contends in a court filing.
State Fair victims could receive funds in next few weeks
A State Fair Remembrance Fund now containing more than $800,000 likely will be distributed before the state pays out a maximum $5 million in damages allowed by law, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Indiana tea party groups look to endorse Lugar foe
A coalition of Indiana tea party groups is planning a statewide convention this month that will culminate with them endorsing a candidate to run against Sen. Richard Lugar, an organizer said.
Should city do more to aid small biz?
Both candidates in the Indianapolis mayor’s race have promised to help small businesses as part of their economic development efforts—to different degrees.
Change of direction prompts City Market leader’s resignation
Jim Reilly, who oversaw a major renovation of the historic building, will step down from his second stint as executive director on Sept. 13 while City Market officials explore outsourcing leadership duties.
State legislative panel scrutinizing project labor agreements
State labor activists recently sent notices to supporters warning that the state could do away with the labor agreements next year.
Former City-County Councilor’s trial gets under way
An attorney for Lincoln Plowman, a former City-County Council member on trial for attempted extortion, says his client was seeking payment for his services, not soliciting a bribe from an undercover agent posing as a strip-club operator.
State tax collections improve slightly in August
The state said Tuesday it took in $12.3 million more in taxes than expected last month and that income and sales tax collections continued to improve through the end of August. However, gambling taxes from riverboat casinos came in $5.2 million less than expected.
Johnson County still dealing with 2008 flood
Johnson County officials have been working to buy about 40 flooded properties in an area a few miles west of Greenwood, so they can be demolished.
Daniels works to maintain national profile
Since he decided against running for president in May, Gov. Mitch Daniels has given more interviews on national television than when he was still considering a run. Although he has said no to the top of the presidential ticket, he has not ruled out running for vice president.
General Assembly considers going paperless with iPads
Indiana state lawmakers may trade in the reams of paper they use each session for sleeker iPads.
CIB approves refinancing Conseco, dome bonds
The move is expected to save $8 million to $9 million over the life of the bonds.