Parking deal netting city more meter money
In the quarter ended June 30, the city’s share of revenue from parking meters totaled $498,273 compared with $108,265 in the same time frame of 2010, a 360-percent increase.
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I-465 renamed USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway
The interstate loop around Indianapolis was formally renamed for the cruiser sunk in shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean during the closing days of World War II.
State Fair stage that failed may not have been inspected
A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security said neither the fire marshal nor Homeland Security officials conduct inspections. And the city does not have the authority to inspect items on state property.
Daniels says smoking ban has chance to pass next year
The governor says he wants to see the percentage of adult Hoosiers who smoke drop to 20 percent by the end of his term. A recent report put the state's smoking rate at a historic low of 21.1 percent.
Foreign students fear impact of new immigration law
The law that took effect July 1 states that "public assistance" for postsecondary education is only available to U.S. residents or "qualified aliens."
City to cut $20 million from most departments in 2012
Indianapolis will shed 200 positions next year to help cut $20 million from non-public safety agencies.
Fundraising starts slowly for Indiana student loan program
The slow economy is hurting progress on an endowment that would help pro bono lawyers repay debt.
Local lawyers specialize in representing lawyers
Kevin McGoff and Don Lundberg are go-to guys for Indiana attorneys needing counsel.
City plans to put $80M from utility sale into new fund
The money would be used as a safeguard to help Indianapolis maintain its AAA credit ratings. But Democrat mayoral challenger Melina Kennedy is criticizing the move.
Green group: I-69 will drain money from other projects
Indiana's 142-mile extension of Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Evansville will siphon hundreds of millions of dollars away from other road and bridge projects in coming years, according to a report from an environmental group.
Cummins OK with new federal fuel standards for trucks
U.S. truck makers are expected to improve tractor-trailer fuel economy by about 20 percent by 2018, saving $50 billion in fuel costs over five years and decreasing carbon-dioxide emissions, President Barack Obama said.
1,300 Hoosiers eligible for United Financial restitution
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said more than 1,300 Hoosiers are eligible for restitution from United Financial Systems Corp. in the wake of a court ruling against the Indianapolis-based company. The company also faces at least two class-action lawsuits.
Indiana federal aid target in national debt deal
The federal deal targets "discretionary funding," which is where a good chunk of the roughly $9 billion the state collects from the federal government each year falls.
Indiana counties wrestling with tax overpayment
City and county officials across Indiana are starting to wrestle with how they'll deal with the state's plan to recoup roughly $610 million it overpaid local governments for income taxes it expected to collect.
Goldsmith stepping down as New York deputy mayor
New York City Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith, the former Indianapolis mayor who joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration last year, has resigned to pursue a job financing infrastructure development.
Marion County prosecutor plots white-collar strategy
Terry Curry expects his creation of a task force will start paying off with new cases—ranging from employee theft and investment fraud to political corruption—in the next few months.
U.S. unemployment applications slip slightly
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped last week but has been at or above 400,000 for 17 straight weeks.
Skillman to lead trade mission to Japan
The lieutenant governor's delegation will will leave in September and focus on job creation.
Indiana banks continue quest for tax consistency
Lobby prepares new pitch for next legislative session.
Candidate Pence eyes Indiana income-tax cuts
Republican Mike Pence is looking at ways to cut Indiana income tax rates across the board if elected governor next year.