Indiana agriculture trip to China set for June
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and nearly 20 agriculture leaders are expected to make stops in the Zhejiang province and
Beijing.
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Midwest Airlines name dropped in favor of Frontier
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., owns both Midwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines, says it will begin using
the Frontier name for the operations of both carriers.
Butler team to be grand marshal of 500 Festival parade
The Bulldogs were chosen after winning the hearts of Indiana basketball fans with an incredible run to the Final Four, which
ended with a 61-59 loss to Duke in the title game.
Study: Flying went smoother for passengers in 2009
Passengers reported fewer complaints in 2009 even while cash-strapped airlines reduced flight schedules and charged for everything
from bags and pillows to prime spots in boarding lines.
Indiana producing more wind power, but using little of it
Indiana saw a 700-percent increase in total wind-generated power in 2009, an increase second only to Utah, according to the
U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report.
Thousands of Hoosiers could lose unemployment benefits
An average of 15,000 Indiana residents could lose unemployment benefits each week starting in May if Congress fails to extend
federal benefits for those out of work more than six months.
IU law prof drops bid for Justice Department post
Several Republicans had objected to Dawn Johnsen's criticism of the Bush administration's terrorist interrogation
policies.
Catholic charters approved by Ballard will be first in nation
Concerns about separation of church and state have prompted a national watchdog group to express reservations.
FAA may levy $380,000 fine against Republic airline
The federal agency says Frontier Airlines used the wrong sign to guide passengers toward one of the emergency exits on its
planes.
Delphi seeks $50M tax abatement for new vehicle program
The five-year tax break could help bring a new research-and-development program for electric vehicles to Kokomo, creating
118 jobs and saving 72.
New jobless claims increase unexpectedly
The Labor Department said Thursday that first-time claims increased by 18,000 in the week ending April 3, to a seasonally
adjusted 460,000.
Dawn Food closing 160-worker bakery in Crown Point
Dawn Food Products Inc. says the northwest Indiana bakery will close in phases until being shut down by the end of August.
The Jackson, Mich.-based company says it decided to close the bakery to increase efficiency and that it would expand operations
elsewhere.
Roberts: Inability to compromise stops consensus
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts’ remarks came Wednesday during a talk at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Indiana hiring 2,000 workers ages 18-24 for summer
Indiana's Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps is accepting applications for about 2,000 summer jobs with the Departments
of Transportation and Natural Resources.
Louisiana gets $20M in Lilly drug settlement
Louisiana was one of 13 states that filed individual suits in state courts over allegations that Lilly pushed Zyprexa for
uses that had not been approved by federal regulators.
Indiana high court hears casino card-counting case
An Indianapolis man sued the Grand Victoria Casino and Resort after it banned him from the blackjack table in 2006. The casino
won the suit, but the state appeals court reversed that decision. The casino asked the high court to weigh in.
Bus routes to link 30 cities
The partnership called Hoosier Ride is helped by a $2 million federal grant and will operate at least one trip daily in each
direction using Miller charters along four routes running between Indianapolis and Evansville, Muncie, Seymour and Kalamazoo,
Mich.
Marion mayor making China trip for business deal
Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold told the City Council on Tuesday that he and the city's development director would be traveling
to China with plans to complete a deal bringing a furniture maker to the city.
Chief justice returns to Indiana for law school lecture
Chief Justice John Roberts will be the third member of the U.S. Supreme Court to give the James P. White Lecture on Legal
Education at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Obama, Manning, Letterman help Butler celebrate
From the White House to Main Street, the Bulldogs opened eyes and turned heads.