Typical CEO at public firm made $9.6M last year, study finds
Study that pegs Simon Property’s CEO as highest-paid finds executive compensation is soaring along with profit at public companies.
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Pending GED changes likely to challenge some adults
By 2014, passing the Indiana General Education Development exam is likely to be more difficult for many adults, but those who do pass it will be more employment-ready.
Wabash College president ready to step down
Patrick White, president of the private, all-male liberal arts college in Crawfordsville for the past six years, says he’ll leave his post a year from now.
Local school district reviewing test breach allegations
Leaders of an Indianapolis school district said they're preparing a report for state officials into the possible disclosure of student assessment test questions by teachers at one of the state's largest high schools.
Republic Airways CEO talks Bombardier jet plans
The CEO of feeder airline operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said on Wednesday that new Bombardier jets could be flown in the United States in a partnership with one of the big airline alliances.
Lawmakers to study auto plates, child protection
The summer study groups sometimes set the basis for action in the following session. The divisive right-to-work law approved this year was reviewed last summer in a series of study committee hearings.
Shelbyville officials rule fairgrounds fire arson
Shelbyville fire officials say a fire that destroyed the 133-year-old grandstands at the Shelby County Fairgrounds was arson.
Indianapolis Public Schools laying off 163 workers
Indiana's largest school district is planning to lay off 163 workers, including 94 teachers, largely because of the state takeover of four schools starting this fall.
Purdue economist predicts gas prices won’t top $4
Purdue agricultural and energy economist Wally Tyner said Indiana's gas prices will likely remain between $3.50 and $4 per gallon over the summer as long as there’s no new turmoil in the Middle East.
Gregg picks Simpson to add balance to ticket
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg reached out to his party's base Tuesday with his pick for lieutenant governor, a liberal lawmaker with decades of experience at the Indiana Statehouse.
Fire won’t stop Shelby County fair, organizers say
Organizers plan to put on a central Indiana county fair as best they can despite a weekend fire that destroyed its 133-year-old wooden grandstands.
Gregg, Pence tap women for gubernatorial tickets
Republican candidate Mike Pence toured the state Monday with his choice for lieutenant governor: state Rep. Sue Ellspermann. Democratic candidate John Gregg, meanwhile, is set to announce that longtime Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson will join his ticket.
Pence picks Indiana legislator as running mate
Republican Mike Pence has picked first-term state Rep. Sue Ellspermann as his running mate in his campaign to become Indiana's next governor.
Indiana prison education cuts cost Ball State jobs
A new law denying state grants for college education to prison inmates has cost the jobs of more than 70 Ball State University employees.
Democrats stretch residency complaints to Pence
Democrat John Gregg’s argument is part of a broader effort to label Mike Pence as a creature of Washington more than he is of Indiana.
Indiana casinos face falling revenue, new competition
Indiana's nearly 20-year-old casino industry is facing declining revenues and growing out-of-state competition, prompting lawmakers to consider what, if any, regulatory changes might be able to stem the tide.
New payout process awaits stage collapse victims
The Attorney General's Office said in an email to claimants that it is trying to find an "an efficient and respectful way" to distribute the money while limiting lawsuits.
Once an Obama coup, Indiana less a battleground
Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat seems doubtful this year.
Pence set to announce running-mate pick
Republican Mike Pence's campaign said Friday he will announce his running mate in his campaign for Indiana governor on Monday.
Kids to sell lemonade at the Indiana Statehouse
More than 15,000 young people from pre-school age through high school will open lemonade stands across the greater Indianapolis area this weekend.