Lawmakers seek to fix state’s unemployment fund
Indiana businesses and the unemployed are both worried about changes that legislators could make to the state's insolvent unemployment insurance program during the upcoming General Assembly.
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Daniels, bankers may spar over deposit insurance fund
Elected officials—including Gov. Mitch Daniels—have started eyeing the little-known, $250 million public deposit insurance fund, or PDIF, as a potential way to plug budget gaps next year.
Most state workers to see pay raise in 2011
Most Indiana state government employees will be receiving at least a $500 pay raise during 2011 after a two-year pay freeze.
Indiana grows slowly but keeps all nine House seats
Indiana added about 400,000 new residents during the past decade, giving the state enough population growth to safeguard its nine U.S. House seats and avoid a repeat of the one-seat loss it saw after the 2000 census.
Indiana awaits census data, redistricting debate
Unlike a decade ago, when the 2000 census cost Indiana one of its U.S. House seats, the state is expected to hold on to all nine of its congressional districts Tuesday when the U.S. Census Bureau releases new national population data, state lawmakers said.
GREGG: A parlor full of possible ‘pub’ nominees
As I review the list of potential Democratic nominees, none of the Republican hopefuls can keep the Statehouse in Republican hands.
KRULL: Daniels got his wish – and should shudder
Barack Obama can tell the governor that nuance is one of the first casualties of a political war.
Skillman won’t run for governor’s seat in 2012
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman issued a statement Monday morning announcing that “minor” health issues will keep her from running for Indiana governor in 2012.
Improved fiscal outlook may spare schools more cuts
Indiana's K-12 education system has lost $300 million in state aid since the last two-year budget was enacted in 2009.
Bill would ban texting while driving
Republican State Sen. Travis Holdman's bill would allow people to use hands-free headsets or speaker systems, but texting and calls that require using hands would be off limits.
Daniels says he’d sign statewide smoking ban
Gov. Mitch Daniels said towns and cities have shown it’s possible to enact smoking bans with significant benefits and minimal cost.
State pushing to keep building-review wait times down
Wait times in the plan-review process for non-residential projects increased dramatically this year, creating a backlog of cases.
Indiana may cut Medicaid services to check costs
The state Medicaid actuary projected Indiana’s share of the program’s costs will rise by about $1.46 billion this fiscal year, by about $1.84 billion in the 2012 fiscal year and by about $2 billion in the 2013 fiscal year unless some services are cut.
Business agenda might get friendly reception
With Republicans firmly in control of the Indiana General Assembly, businesses have a better chance of achieving some of their legislative objectives than they have for years.
Redistricting, education issues also on docket for General Assembly
Legislature will consider redistricting along with controversial education issues.
Turbulent Indiana General Assembly just ahead
Scarce resources promise to vex lawmakers charged with writing a new budget when the Legislature convenes in January.
Indiana GOP chairman stepping down after 5 years
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Murray Clark announced his decision Wednesday, saying it was time to turn over the party leadership.
Indiana lawmakers plan to float corporate tax cuts
State lawmakers plan to propose reducing Indiana’s corporate income tax rate next year in a move they say will make the state a more appealing place for businesses to locate.
Indiana secretary of state race challenge dismissed
The Indiana Recount Commission has dismissed a Democratic challenge to the Republican candidate's victory in the race for secretary of state.
Law change eyed to help Indiana casinos compete
Indiana casinos could save an average of $1 million per riverboat each year under a proposal that would allow them to quit using captains and crews and maintain motors that have been obsolete since the state allowed the boats to remain docked.