Child services agency missing caseload standard
Doris Tolliver, the agency's chief of staff, told the State Budget Committee on Wednesday that only one of its 19 regions is meeting the workload standards for case workers.
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Ex-exec says INDOT ignored problems with Amtrak line bid
A former executive with a company once in the running to manage an Amtrak line between Indianapolis and Chicago said the company lacked financing and experience.
GOP leaders say education funding to be focus of 2015 session
Republican legislative leaders want to restore their credibility among Indiana teachers with proposals they say will mean more money for education and drive more dollars into classrooms and away from administration.
New Indiana state treasurer takes office early
Republican Kelly Mitchell has taken office early as Indiana's state treasurer to fill the final weeks of Richard Mourdock's term.
Bosma: Dysfunctional relationship in education needs to stop
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he’s thinking about whether to pursue legislation to make the state superintendent of public instruction an appointed rather than elected position.
Feds OK extension of original Healthy Indiana Plan
Federal officials have approved a renewal of Indiana's Medicaid-covered health saving accounts for low-income residents through next year.
Chamber to push appointed schools chief, Sunday booze sales
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce wants the state schools superintendent to be appointed by the governor in 2016, setting the stage for another acrimonious education battle.
Pence wants HIP 2.0 approval now; delay could cause confusion
Thousands of Hoosiers who are buying health coverage through a federal insurance exchange could face confusing changes if Indiana gets permission to offer its own program sometime next year.
Dem, GOP leaders see competing strategies for 2016
Democrats will have to pick their battles and Republicans will have to continue showing they can lead in order for their respective parties to win in 2016, the state's party chairmen say.
Forbes: Pence should run for president
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence should run for president because “he’s got the record and got the experience” to be a strong candidate in 2016, conservative media mogul Steve Forbes said Thursday.
Lawmakers recommend cutting equipment tax
A panel of Indiana lawmakers is recommending the state eliminate the business equipment tax for small businesses.
HALE, NEGELE: Bring more transparency to Indiana energy bidding
As legislators on committees dealing with energy and utilities, economic development, agriculture and state finances, we are hearing from a growing number of businesses, big and small, as well as schools and individual constituents, sounding an alarm over rising electricity rates.
Non-industrial users have little clout on electricity prices
Manufacturers and other big users band together to lobby, but the vast majority of businesses have no collective ability to drive down their electricity costs.
OneAmerica pays $800K over fraud orchestrated by ex-representative
OneAmerica Securities has agreed to pay the state $805,000 to settle claims it failed to supervise an ex-representative involved in an $8.9 million Ponzi scheme in Ohio, Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Appeals hearing set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The next step in former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn his voter fraud conviction is set for next month.
Report: Money woes mount for some Indiana workers
According to the report, 23 percent of the state's households are just squeaking by and could slip into poverty with any crisis, including medical emergencies.
IRS seeks $6.78M from Gary schools in unpaid taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking $6.78 million in unpaid payroll taxes from the financially strapped Gary Community School Corp., a district the state had already labeled “high risk.”
State seeks private manager for downtown parking
The Indiana Department of Administration is seeking a vendor to manage its downtown garages and lots, a move that could make current employees the last state workers to enjoy free parking.
House lawmakers settle in to new political reality
Tuesday's elections gave House Republicans the most power they've had in four decades and the best chance at seeing their priorities succeed in the upcoming legislative session.
Indiana high court suggests mediation in IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court is asking attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. to consider mediation to settle their dispute over IBM's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.