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Illinois casino plan could amp up gambling competition

Proponents of Illinois’ plan say it could raise up to $1 billion in new tax revenue annually for a state that could face a deficit of up to $15 billion next year. But experts say Illinois is likely to take more money from its own residents rather than residents of Indiana or Wisconsin.

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Builders of faulty Indiana bridge face state-work ban

A committee has recommended that the state highway department stop hiring Gary-based Superior Construction Co. and Indianapolis-based bridge designer RQAW Corp. over a northwestern Indiana highway that has been closed because of safety concerns.

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Notre Dame alumnus gives school $10M gift

The university announced Monday it would match the $10 million being donated by Kenneth Meyer, the retired chairman and chief executive officer of Lincoln Capital Management Co. The money will fund eight fellowships a year.

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Penske adds third new sponsor to IndyCar team

On Monday, Roger Penske's IndyCar team said Izod will become the primary sponsor for the No. 6 car, driven by Ryan Briscoe, at the Indianapolis 500 and several other races, and will be an associate sponsor for all three cars for the 2011 season.

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Panel: Challenge to Indiana SOS race continues

The Indiana State Recount Commission on Sunday refused to dismiss a Democratic challenge to the Republican candidate's victory in the race for secretary of state over claims he wasn't legally registered to vote.

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Poll: Public lukewarm on more charter schools

A new survey finds that only about one-quarter of Indiana residents support using public money to start more charter schools, which Gov. Mitch Daniels is pushing to do during the upcoming legislative session.

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Growing state welfare rolls require more workers

Secretary Michael Gargano of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration asked the State Budget Committee this week to raise the funding for local welfare offices by 58 percent for the fiscal year that begins next July 1—and more for the following year.

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