General Mills considering site near Fort Wayne
The Allen County Council is considering giving General Mills a tax abatement of more than $3 million over 10 years on a proposed $36 million warehouse near Fort Wayne.
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Proposal aims to keep students from inadequate teachers
Indiana students wouldn't be stuck with poor-performing teachers for two years in a row under changes House lawmakers are considering to a bill requiring annual teacher evaluations.
Indiana redistricting plan appears to benefit GOP
Republicans who control the Indiana General Assembly on Monday released proposed new maps for the state's nine congressional and 150 legislative districts, which seem to point toward solidifying GOP gains in the Statehouse.
Indiana retailers press for online state sales tax
Indiana's retail lobby urged state lawmakers Monday to pass an online sales tax provision that they said would level the playing field for businesses in the state and raise hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
Plan shifts Indiana GOP areas to Donnelly’s district
The Senate Election Committee on Monday released proposed new district maps for Indiana's nine congressional and 50 state Senate districts.
Indiana lawmakers to consider big education proposals
A House committee is expected to consider Daniels' proposal for teacher merit pay on Monday, and a Senate committee could vote on the Republican governor's controversial plan for private school vouchers on Wednesday.
Retail REIT profits may slip on store bankruptcies
Retailer bankruptcies likely will weigh on earnings of retail landlords, especially those that own shopping centers and mid-quality malls, an analyst said. But upscale mall owners like Simon Property Group should feel a smaller impact.
NIPSCO CEO gets pay raise after seeking rate hike
Utility says increase reflects executive’s broader responsibilities.
Indiana redistricting maps to be unveiled Monday
Republicans, who have complete control of the once-a-decade redistricting process, expect the new districts to be approved by the end of the legislative session.
Indiana horse breeders worry cuts would halt boom
Indiana's booming thoroughbred horse breeding industry has been growing so fast in recent years it's even lured breeders away from horse powerhouse Kentucky.
Immigration bill’s fate could be determined this week
The chairman of an Indiana House committee says he'll decide in the coming days whether the committee will take up a bill aiming for an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration.
Indiana Democrat fighting fines for walkout
Democrats who boycotted the Indiana House for five weeks are receiving smaller stipends because fines incurred during their walkout are being deducted from their checks, but at least one Democrat is fighting the process.
Indiana March revenues come in more than expected
The state took in $977.2 million in March, up $69 million, or 8 percent, from the same month a year ago.
Judge sends election dispute back to recount panel
A judge ruled Thursday that Democrats may have a valid argument in challenging whether Republican Secretary of State Charlie White should be kicked out of office, but said the issue should be decided by a state election recount commission.
Indiana House speaker questions immigration crackdown
Indiana's Republican House speaker said Thursday he had concerns about aspects of a proposal calling for an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration moving through the Legislature.
Obama cancels visit to Indiana factory
President Barack Obama was scheduled to pay a Friday visit to Allison Transmission, a supplier plant that makes transmission systems for hybrid vehicles.
J.C. Penney closing warehouse, cutting 230 jobs
J.C. Penny Co. says it plans to close a warehouse in Plainfield by September 2012.
Indicted businessman to remain in halfway house
A federal judge has denied a request by Tim Durham, who is accused in a $200 million fraud scheme, to be released from an Indianapolis halfway house
Lawmakers still at odds over alcohol ID age requirement
Indiana legislators are disagreeing about how old someone should look before they have to provide identification when buying alcohol.
Judge hears arguments in White election challenge
Attorneys for Democrats and Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White accused each other's clients of political manipulation during a Wednesday hearing.