Hoosier manure to power dairy farms’ delivery trucks
Fair Oaks Farms in northwestern Indiana plans by next year to have 42 new delivery trucks running on compressed natural gas created by harnessing microorganisms to turn cows’ manure into biogas.
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Franklin mayor wants to use flood money for park
Mayor Fred Paris says the city has $1.4 million in extra federal relief funds from the 2008 floods, and he wants the city council to use the cash to pay for a wish list of six projects.
State elections chief seeks immunity for testimony
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has asked a judge to grant him partial immunity if he testifies before a panel that will decide whether he should remain in office.
State gets week to respond in Planned Parenthood case
A federal judge on Friday gave the state of Indiana a week to respond to the Obama administration's decision siding with Planned Parenthood of Indiana in an attempt to block the state's new abortion funding law.
Feds support Planned Parenthood in defunding case
The U.S. Justice Department entered the court battle over a tough new Indiana abortion law that disqualifies Planned Parenthood of Indiana from the Medicaid program, siding with the organization in its request Thursday for a court order blocking the statute as unconstitutional.
New Indiana public defender appointed by state court
The Indiana Supreme Court said Thursday it has appointed Stephen Owens as the state's top public defender, replacing Susan K. Carpenter, who retired in May after nearly 30 years in office.
Analyst: Lilly drug poised for continued growth
Eli Lilly and Co.'s lung cancer treatment Alimta is poised for continued growth based on recently released study data, according to a new Credit Suisse analyst report.
Northern Indiana casino cutting 50 full-time jobs
Majestic Star Casinos general manager Larry Buck says the changes at the two casinos on Lake Michigan in Gary were recommended by efficiency consultants hired by its creditors.
Southern Indiana school chief quits to save district money
John Reed resigned as head of Medora Community School because he doesn't think the small district can afford a full-time superintendent any more.
Arguments filed in Planned Parenthood case
A federal judge received final arguments Tuesday in Planned Parenthood of Indiana's request to block a tough new abortion law that makes Indiana the first state disqualifying the organization from providing general health services under Medicaid and taking away $1.4 million of its public funding.
Economic indicators signal lower prices ahead
Consumers are spending cautiously in the face of still-high gasoline and grocery-store prices, slowing economic growth. But some relief could be on the way.
State agency rejects Planned Parenthood tax credit
Planned Parenthood of Indiana is fighting the Indiana's Housing and Community Development Authority over the loss of a fundraising tax credit because of a new law that strips the not-for-profit of state funding.
Bennett campaign for school changes not done
Hoosier schools chief Tony Bennett is embracing the role of pitchman as the Department of Education makes the changes he campaigned so hard for over the last few years real.
Pence comes home to Indiana to fight Washington
Pence launched his campaign for governor Saturday with a promise to fight health care reform and federal climate change legislation.
3 years after floods, worries, waiting continue
Indiana communities devastated by flooding three years ago are taking steps to prevent catastrophic recurrences, but many worry that the measures aren’t enough.
Hubbard tapped to advise Pawlenty
Al Hubbard, the Indianapolis businessman who led a White House economic panel during President George W. Bush’s administration, has thrown his support to Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty.
Manufacturing center set to open in Columbus
A $13.5 million center aimed at training workers to fill manufacturing jobs that are growing steadily more complex is opening in central Indiana.
UBS paying $677K to Indiana over ISTA trust fund investments
UBS Financial Services has agreed to pay state regulators $677,000 to settle a claim over investments by the Indiana State Teachers Association Insurance Trust.
Lilly enters collaboration deal with Swiss company
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. has signed a deal with Swiss company Synthes Inc. to co-promote the bone drug Forteo and develop other potential orthopedic treatments.
Error removes limits from Indiana project wage law
A mistake in a bill that legislators meant to loosen wage requirements on government construction projects in Indiana will put all such projects — regardless of cost — under the regulations.