Indianapolis Speedway exec wins Terre Haute nod
Democratic voters in Terre Haute have picked Indianapolis Motor Speedway executive Fred Nation to run against the city's incumbent Republican mayor this fall.
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Purdue forms 2 energy labs with Chinese school
Purdue said Tuesday that its President, France Cordova, has signed an agreement with Beihang University's president to form the two joint laboratories. One will focus on energy systems and the other on low emissions combustion.
Ex-Indianapolis deputy mayor Kennedy wins primary
Former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Melina Kennedy has easily won the city's Democratic mayoral primary and will face first-term GOP incumbent Greg Ballard in the November general election.
Duke Energy quarterly profit rises almost 15 percent
Duke Energy Corp.'s first-quarter earnings rose almost 15 percent on strong results from its international operations and lower corporate costs.
Donation to spur community service at UIndy
The gift will fund the endowed faculty position of Distinguished Professor of Service Learning, a person whose job will including helping to spur more students perform community service work.
Honda to cut production of new Civic, other models
Honda Motor Co. warned U.S. dealers Monday that it will run short of popular models such as the Civic compact later this summer because of parts shortages caused by Japan's earthquake.
Indianapolis mayor challengers among primary hopefuls
Democrats will choose their candidate Tuesday to run against Indianapolis Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, while voters statewide pick nominees for city offices.
Pence to call supporters; may signal 2012 plans
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is planning a private conference call with supporters this week, fueling speculation that he will make an announcement soon on whether he'll run for Indiana governor in 2012.
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.
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.