Doctor’s license revoked over prescriptions
The Indiana State Medical Licensing Board voted Thursday to revoke the license of Dr. Beverley Edwards, who practiced in Anderson
from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s.
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Jobless claims drop more than expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week—partially due to changes in the calculations—as
layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Daniels warns of health bill’s ‘immorally huge’ taxes
Daniels told members of the Economic Club of Indianapolis that it’s ridiculous for anyone to suggest the nearly $1 trillion
health care overhaul signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama won’t add to the nation’s debt.
Franklin woman dies after grocery warehouse accident
The 32-year-old Kroger worker had been on life support since a pallet of bottled water fell on her March 15.
Group praises Indianapolis’ Census form return rate
The Indianapolis Complete Count Committee says 19 percent of forms distributed in the city have been returned since they went
out last week. Only Baltimore, with 20 percent, had a higher rate of return among the top 25 U.S. cities.
Bayh donates $1M to help Democrats keep Senate seat
Retiring Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh has contributed $1 million from his campaign funds to help the Indiana Democratic Party in
its quest to hold on to the seat.
Obama signs historic $938 billion health care overhaul
Attorneys general from 13 states filed suit to stop the overhaul just minutes after the bill signing, contending the law is
unconstitutional. Other state attorneys general may join the lawsuit later or sue separately.
Expert: Indiana wheat crop small, but thriving
A Purdue University expert says Indiana farmers are growing less wheat this year but the crop so far is thriving.
Indiana freezes some medical savings account rolls
The new federal health care bill will put 500,000 more Indiana residents on Medicaid and lead to higher state taxes, Gov.
Mitch Daniels said Monday, but a government insurance proponent said it will help families and businesses.
State attorney general looks to challenge health care bill
Attorneys general in at least 13 states have signaled they intend to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in
court.
Congress passes historic health care bill
To pay for the changes, the legislation includes more than $400 billion in higher taxes over a decade, roughly half of it
from a new Medicare payroll tax on individuals with incomes over $200,000 and couples over $250,000.
Moonlighting may be on rise among cash-strapped teachers
Teachers have traditionally taken summer jobs, but union claims more are working evenings and weekends during the school year.
Attorney selected to fill Plowman’s City-County Council seat
Republican precinct committee members selected a replacement of Lincoln Plowman, who resigned earlier this month.
Thousands of teachers losing jobs, union says
Indiana State Teachers Association forecasts up to 5,000 teachers may lose their jobs. That’s about 8 percent of public school
teachers statewide.
Anderson schools might cut 200-plus jobs
A central Indiana school district could see 20 percent of its jobs cut for next school year as it works to close a multimillion-dollar
budget deficit.
Workplace guns bill gets governor’s signature
The law, which takes effect July 1, lets workers keep guns locked out of sight in their vehicles while parked on their employers’
property.
Governor signs ethics, slot-withholding laws
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 23 bills into law on Wednesday.
Simon weighs new General Growth bid, sources say
Simon Property Group Inc. is considering raising its $10 billion buyout offer for rival shopping mall owner General Growth
Properties Inc. as early as this week.
Visteon judge won’t halt benefits termination
An attorney for a union representing some 2,100 people who worked at two Visteon plants in Indiana argued Tuesday that many
are facing hardship, and that the order should be stayed pending an appeal to a federal district court judge.
Indiana local finance chief resigns after 15 months
Gov. Mitch Daniels has accepted the resignation of his commissioner of local government finance and has reappointed David
Lott Hardy as chairman of the state Utility Regulatory Commission.