Vote is just first step in changing Fishers to city
New districts must be drawn up for council members, which gives Democrats a glimmer of hope that they might get a voice at the table.
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Indiana taking closer look at loosening pot laws
Key Indiana legislators from both parties are looking at decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Central Indiana city looks to relax business sign rules
Greenfield officials are proposing new measures to relax the city’s strict sign standards in an effort to be more friendly to businesses.
Indiana’s top state budget official finds new job
The top state budget official under Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has decided to move into an executive position with Indiana University Health when the governor's term ends in January.
Indiana casino cuts 80 jobs, blames economy
A northwestern Indiana casino is blaming the economy and increased competition for its decision to lay off about 80 workers.
Indiana House Dems select Pelath for post-Bauer era
House Democrats have chosen a pair of northern Indiana representatives to lead their rebuilding after their poor showing in Tuesday's elections.
Health insurance stocks flop after Obama wins second term
Health insurance stocks sank deeper than the broader market Wednesday after President Barack Obama's re-election helped clarify the future of his health care overhaul, a sweeping law that some investors fear will pinch profits.
Billionaire Cuban to visit Indiana alma mater
Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban will be visiting his alma mater Indiana University for a public talk next week.
Duke Energy earnings hurt by mild weather
Duke Energy Corp., the nation's largest electric utility by market value, reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, but company executives said the outlook for strong economic growth in the U.S. is dim.
U.S. jobless benefit applications fall slightly
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000, but the figures were distorted by Superstorm Sandy. The four-week average of applications, a less volatile measure, rose by 3,250.
Farm fatalities fall in Indiana; no children die
A new Purdue University report says farm-related deaths in Indiana fell to 16 last year and none involved children for the first time in 13 years.
Investor accused of defrauding burned-down church
Federal prosecutors have filed fraud charges against an investor who they say misspent nearly $400,000 that leaders of an Indianapolis church gave him as it tried to raise more money to rebuild from a fire.
Bosma set to pick House budget-writing team soon
The new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the GOP's top lieutenants on the panel will have the task of writing Indiana's next biennial budget during the 2013 session.
Indiana Senate Democrats name minority leader
Indiana Senate Democrats have elected Tim Lanane to lead their 13-member caucus in General Assembly.
Indiana’s first female justice since 1999 takes oath
Loretta Rush became the second female Indiana Supreme Court justice in state history during a private swearing-in ceremony Wednesday.
Stocks plunge after election, and as Europe woes deepen
The Dow Jones industrial average plummeted as much as 369 points, or 2.8 percent, in the first two hours of trading. It recovered steadily in the afternoon, but slid into the close and ended down 313, its biggest point drop since this time last year.
House speaker Bosma says GOP clinched supermajority
The veteran Republican lawmaker tweeted early Wednesday that the GOP had gained nine seats in the Indiana House, giving the party a two-thirds supermajority of 69 seats.
Republicans retain control of Indiana Legislature
Republicans will keep control of both houses in the Indiana General Assembly although it wasn’t certain late Tuesday whether they’ll win the supermajority needed to thwart boycott threats from House Democrats.
Obama powers to re-election despite weak economy
President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy and high unemployment that encumbered his first term and crimped the middle class dreams of millions.
Teacher wrath boosts Ritz to upset in state education race
In the shocker of Tuesday night’s election results, teachers unhappy with Republican Tony Bennett’s sweeping education reforms propelled dark-horse Democrat Glenda Ritz into the role of superintendent of public instruction.