Senate’s top Democrat not running for governor
State Sen. Vi Simpson of Bloomington says she gave it serious thought but won't be running for governor.
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Indiana welfare workers indicted for stealing $191K
U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett said Tuesday the three created 126 benefit cards in the names of welfare clients and used them to withdraw money at bank machines, buy retail goods and sell them from 2008 until April 2010.
IU plans rare urban education Ph.D. program
Indiana University plans a new Ph.D. program in urban education that would make the school one of a handful in the country to offer a doctorate for those who want to research urban schools.
Simon Property to develop outlet center in Canada
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. said Monday that it will open an outlet shopping center in Ontario, the first of the shopping mall owner's line of Premium Outlets-brand shopping centers in Canada.
Indiana GOP chair: Daniels to help shape 2012 debate
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will continue to influence the national debate surrounding the 2012 presidential campaign even though he isn't a candidate, the leader of Indiana's Republican Party said Monday.
Indiana universities face questions over tuition increases
Indiana's top higher education official warned Monday that legislators may demand explanations from public colleges and universities if the schools approve tuition hikes in excess of caps recently suggested by a state panel.
Feds review Indiana law targeting Planned Parenthood
Federal officials said Monday they're taking a hard look at a new Indiana law that withholds some public funding for Planned Parenthood of Indiana, a development that could cost the state some of its Medicaid funding.
Purdue proposes international student fee hikes
Under the proposed increases, foreign students enrolling this summer would pay an additional $1,000 on top of 3.8-percent tuition increases for all out-of-state students. Purdue also has proposed a $2,000 fee for 2012-13 academic year.
Governor’s race shaping up to be entertaining
Indiana’s 2012 gubernatorial race features two strong front runners. Democrat John Gregg is a gregarious and folksy former House Speaker. Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is an outspoken and articulate conservative.
Daniels ends speculation, decides against run for presidency
In overnight e-mail to supporters, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels cites family considerations as reason he will stay out of race.
Smoking agency to remain intact within department of health
Agency’s advocates express relief but say new structure leaves anti-smoking efforts vulnerable to politics.
Attorney general wants new hearing on police entry ruling
Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he supports asking the state Supreme Court to revisit its recent ruling that found people don't have the right to resist police officers who enter their homes illegally.
Indiana court denies delay in White election case
The Indiana Supreme Court says the state recount commission should proceed with reconsidering whether Secretary of State Charlie White was a valid candidate for the office to which he was elected.
Prices at gas pump painful for most Americans
In a poll about the cost of gasoline, 71 percent said rising prices will cause some hardship for them and their family, including 41 percent who called it a "serious" hardship.
Indiana BMV nixes fee to see driver record online
Indiana drivers can now review online records including citations, suspensions and violations without paying a fee.
Lawsuit: Ex-Marsh chief defrauded grocery chain
Attorneys for Marsh Supermarkets say the grocery chain's former president defrauded the company of millions of dollars, using it as his "personal piggy bank" to fund extramarital relationships.
Daniels says U.S. debt threatens American dream
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels believes tackling the national debt should be a focus of anyone running for the White House.
Rain-sodden spring puts Indiana corn in jeopardy
Indiana's wettest spring in a century has put the planting of the state's corn crop so far behind schedule agricultural experts predict the delay could cost the state's farmers about $1 billion in losses.
Socialite to plead guilty to federal fraud charges
A New York socialite is expected to plead guilty to federal charges she duped corporations—including Indianapolis-based Roche Diagnostics Corp.—out of millions of dollars.
Cash-strapped IU closing Continuing Studies School
Indiana University says continuing financial pressures have led to the planned closing of its School of Continuing Studies, which serves about 4,000 students around the state.