Obama reschedules Indianapolis visit for Friday
President Barack Obama plans to make his postponed visit to an Indianapolis auto parts manufacturer on Friday and will use the occasion to talk about plans for dealing with rising gas prices.
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Districts: Full-day kindergarten funds not enough
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' plan to allocate $47 million for full-day kindergarten in districts that don't offer it isn't likely to be enough to make that vision a reality, some districts say.
Democrats aim to recover from ‘disaster’ session
As Indiana’s Republican lawmakers and GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels celebrate huge agenda victories, Democrats are trying to move past a legislative session that was devastating to them and their supporters.
Daniels to decide on White House bid within weeks
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is on an East Coast trip this week, says he’ll decide within weeks whether to run for president.
Indiana legislators adjourn with $28B budget
The Indiana General Assembly adjourned for the year late Friday, bringing an end to a roller-coaster legislative session that produced politically-charged legislation that will help shape elections next year and for the next decade.
Weakened immigration bill clears Legislature
Businesses that hire illegal immigrants could have some Indiana state tax credits revoked under a proposal that’s been approved by the Legislature.
Appeals court grants stay for NFL owners, lockout back on
A federal appeals court in St. Louis late Friday granted the owners’ request to temporarily put on hold U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson’s ruling that lifted the lockout.
Bills that passed, failed in this year’s General Assembly
A look at some major legislation considered this year by the Indiana General Assembly.
Daniels to sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday he will sign restrictive abortion legislation and make Indiana the first state to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood, a move likely to boost his credentials among social conservatives as he considers whether to run for president.
Lawmakers approve 40 as Indiana alcohol ID age
Indiana's law requiring everyone—regardless of age—to provide identification when buying carry-out alcohol would be changed under a proposal approved by state legislators.
Criminal checks on Indiana medical workers wins OK
A bill requiring criminal background checks for anyone seeking new Indiana licenses as a doctor, dentist, nurse or several other health care jobs is heading to the governor for approval.
Indiana Senate narrowly OKs ban on texting while driving
A proposal making it illegal for drivers to send or read text messages narrowly cleared the Indiana Senate on Friday after several senators argued that the ban wouldn't be enforceable.
Brightpoint’s earnings surge on smartphone sales
Brightpoint Inc., a distributor of wireless phones, said Thursday that its earnings increased more than sixfold as the growing demand for smartphones meant that more higher-priced devices passed through Brightpoint's facilities.
New Indiana congressional districts clear Legislature
The Indiana House voted 62-31 mostly along party lines Thursday to give final legislative approval to the redistricting plan and send it to Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is expected to sign it.
Compromise emerges on Indiana immigration bill
The state senator who said Indiana should crack down on illegal immigration says a compromise includes the potential loss of state tax benefits for businesses hiring illegal immigrants.
Indiana budget deal includes Daniels-backed refund
Indiana lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a new $28 billion state budget that would give slight funding increases to schools without raising taxes, leave the state with more than $1 billion in reserves and give taxpayers refunds if the state takes in more money than it needs.
Zimmer Holdings quarterly profit rises 2 percent
Warsaw-based orthopedic implant maker Zimmer Holdings Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 2 percent on higher sales of reconstructive, dental and other products.
Contentious bills complicate possible Daniels bid
As Indiana's Republican governor mulls a presidential run in 2012, his home state is becoming a showcase of conservative ideas, poised to create the nation's broadest private school voucher system and become the first to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood.
Court blocks generic versions of Lilly’s Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday that a federal court is blocking low-cost generic versions of Cymbalta from the market until the patents supporting the drug expire.
Indiana Legislature OKs redistricting proposal
Maps for new Indiana legislative election districts have gained final approval from the General Assembly and go to Gov. Mitch Daniels for consideration.