Purdue appoints Hasler to lead research foundation
Purdue University has hired a former official in Mitch Daniels' gubernatorial administration to lead the Purdue Research Foundation.
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Lafayette manufacturing plant laying off 150 workers
Oerlikon Fairfield officials announced Wednesday that the indefinite layoffs will take effect March 4.
Chrysler set to announce big Kokomo-area investments
CEO Sergio Marchionne will be on hand to announce the automaker will create 850 jobs at a vacant factory in Tipton and another 400 jobs at three other plants.
Hairstylists testify they agreed to share lottery jackpots
Seven hairstylists who are fighting for a share of a $9.5 million lottery prize bought by a co-worker testified Wednesday that they had all agreed to share any winnings from tickets purchased at the same time as those for an office pool.
Pence moves outside Indy to find tax cut support
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is taking his pitch for a 10-percent cut in the personal income tax around the state after failing to lock down support for his signature legislative priority inside the Statehouse.
Reversal: Indiana jobless benefits go on past Friday
Unemployed Indiana residents will keep receiving federally extended unemployment benefits under a reversal by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Arson damages at Indy Catholic church reach $400K
Indianapolis Metro Police Department Sgt. Linda Jackson said Wednesday that heavy smoke damage had increased the damages from an early estimate of $15,000.
Six Indiana airports could see control towers close
The Federal Aviation Administration says control towers at airports in Gary, Muncie, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus and West Lafayette could close if federal budget cuts take effect Friday.
Pence signs bill delaying new farmland taxes
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed into law a one-year delay on new calculations for property taxes on farmland. The bill was the first one Pence has signed into law since becoming governor last month.
Indiana Senate approves Medicaid expansion
The Indiana Senate voted Tuesday to expand Medicaid using a state-run program, as lawmakers and Gov. Mike Pence continue negotiating how the state should cover an estimated 400,000 low-income residents.
Indiana Senate OKs business agency disclosure bill
Senators voted 49-1 Tuesday in favor of requiring the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to prepare an annual public report on tax incentives provided to businesses and the number of jobs created by their projects.
Indiana auto parts supplier lays off 130 workers
A Contech Castings spokesman said the company’s Auburn plant laid off about half of its work force Friday after losing a contract last week.
Republic Airways unit no longer on Expedia
Frontier Airlines, a unit of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., said Monday that its flights will no longer be available on online travel agency Expedia.
Senator pulls bills scrapping Indiana school grades
A bill that would have eliminated Indiana’s A-F grading scale for individual schools has been withdrawn by its sponsor in the Indiana Senate.
Bill aimed at boosting Indiana casinos clears Senate
A major overhaul of Indiana casino regulations and taxes has cleared the state Senate amid arguments from its supporters that the casinos need help against growing competition from surrounding states.
House advances central Indiana transit measure
The Indiana House has signed off on a measure that would let local residents vote for higher taxes to pay for a $1.3 billion expansion of the public transportation system.
Indiana House approves $30 billion GOP budget plan
The Indiana House has approved a $30 billion budget that includes an additional $700 million for roads and schools than was originally sought by the governor.
Indiana House backs drug tests of welfare recipients
Some welfare recipients would face drug testing under a proposal that's been approved by the Indiana House.
Tipton County Pork Festival tries new business model
Organizers plan to add entertainment, increase breakfast selections, and sell many pork products that aren't normally available at the event.
Federal budget cuts would hit military, education in Indiana
The White House has tallied the impact of automatic cuts to the federal budget set to take effect this week. Indiana will lose at least $100 million in support for the military, education, child care, seniors and services for other populations.