Insurers ordered to appear at Frankfort hearing
Major health insurers, including Indianapolis-based Anthem, are being ordered to a hearing to explain why they are eliminating child-only policies.
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Purdue hosts winemaking, grape-growing workshop
An Oct. 13 workshop will offer tours of Purdue University's vineyard at Meigs Farm during which participants will learn the basics of juice and wine quality control. The workshop is run by the school's Wine Grape Action Team, a group that aims to help Indiana vintners and wine grape growers.
Democrats: Secretary of state hopeful committed voter fraud
The Republican hoping to be Indiana's next top election official committed voter fraud when he cast a ballot in the May primary using his ex-wife's home as his address, Democrats alleged Tuesday.
Obama signs $30B small-business lending bill
Scoring a prized political victory five weeks before the Nov. 2 elections, President Barack Obama on Monday signed a bill to help small businesses expand and hire by cutting their taxes and creating a $30 billion loan fund.
IU gets $4 million grant for new research center
IU will use its Lilly Endowment grant to open its news Center for Law, Ethics and Applied Research in Health Information.
Colts’ Polian: NFL 18-game season is done deal
During Monday night’s weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called expanding the schedule by two games “fait accompli,” and said the debate is over.
State legislators ready to redo alcohol ID law
Legislators and liquor store workers say they've received many complaints from people about a state law that took effect this summer requiring anyone buying carryout alcohol in Indiana to show a photo ID.
Hoosiers can register to vote using cell phones
Indiana has a new high-tech way residents can register to vote for the Nov. 2 elections — using Internet-capable mobile phones.
Report: Indiana infrastructure needs billions in work
The report by the Indiana section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Indiana a D+ in its first report card on the state’s infrastructure. That’s slightly better than the D grade given nationally.
INDOT lays off 30 employees in budget move
Gov. Mitch Daniels said the layoffs were “one of the very, very few involuntary reductions” that Indiana government has had to make to cut spending.
Money, economy hobble Democrat in Senate race
Ellsworth struggling as race against Coats for seat held by Evan Bayh swings into final weeks.
Indiana child care agencies protest cost of new rules
An effort to shift some foster care costs to the federal government would throw up more red tape and make it harder for caretakers and providers to get services for troubled children, a coalition of child care agencies said Friday.
Durable goods rise outside volatile transportation
The overall demand for durable goods fell 1.3 percent in August, the Commerce Department said Friday. But that was pulled down by a significant drop in orders for aircraft.
Family sues Indiana college over teen’s alcohol death
The parents of Johnny Smith of Tucson, Ariz., filed the wrongful death lawsuit in a Montgomery County court against Wabash College. Smith was found dead at the Delta Tau Delta house in October 2008
Indy Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans
Local organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played as scheduled, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.
Watchdogs howl over Duke hiring IURC attorney
Watchdog groups are criticizing Duke Energy's hiring of the top attorney for Indiana's utility oversight panel, saying his role handling issues related to a nearly $3 billion power plant the company is building raises serious ethics questions.
Initial claims for unemployment aid rise again
The rise suggests that jobs remain scarce and some companies are still cutting workers amid sluggish economic growth.
Blockbuster files for bankruptcy protection
Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, saying plans to keep its stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes.
IU: Quick action may have thwarted bed bug problem
Indiana University environmental health and safety director Mike Jenson says an employee at the IU Wells Library found one bed bug on a library wall Monday.
GOP secretary of state hopeful quits town council
Charlie White says because of his statewide campaign and recent marriage he didn't realize that his new home was outside his Fishers Town Council district.