Ivy Tech, IPIC snare $10M in job-training grants
Programs will bolster job opportunities for some 1,700 Indiana workers in sectors including health care and advanced manufacturing.
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Gun bills on fast track
Want to leave a gun in your car at work? Your employer’s policy may become irrelevant.
Colts won’t disclose which legislators got game tickets
The team sold Super Bowl tickets to 26 state lawmakers, 27 members of the City-County Council, 10 members of Mayor Greg Ballard’s
office, six other state officials, and four Congressmen.
Indiana tax collections come up short again
New revenue figures show Indiana tax collections fell $75 million short of expectations in January.
Indiana politicians consider Super Bowl ticket offer
The big question for many politicians isn’t about ethics. Rather, it’s whether to shell out $800 per ticket, plus hotel costs
and airfare.
Governor doing business on Super Bowl trip
Daniels’ schedule includes some economic development meetings and a meeting with members of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host
Committee.
Bayh’s vulnerability brings Coats back to politics
Former Senator Dan Coats said he was re-entering politics because he is increasingly alarmed and frustrated about the direction of the country.
Obama unveils 2011 budget with $3.8 trillion in spending
The president’s budget offers tax cuts for businesses, including a $5,000 tax credit for hiring new workers this year, help
for the unemployed and $25 billion more for cash-strapped state governments. Job creation will take precedence over stemming
a surging deficit.
Obama takes populist tone in fight over jobs
The president’s unemployment strategy is twofold: create jobs, and force Republicans to choose between helping Main Street
and Wall Street.
State sells $300 million in Tax Anticipation Notes
The proceeds will help more than 120 local government units pay their bills while they wait for their
property tax receipts.
Daniels revives push to merge PERF, TRF pension funds
Gov. Mitch Daniels wants legislators to revive a merger of the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund and the Indiana
State Teachers Retirement Fund. He says the move could save up to $50 million a year in fees.
Governor’s attorney mulling run for county prosecutor
Mark Massa, attorney for Gov. Mitch Daniels, is “considering” running for Marion County prosecutor as the Republican candidate.
The leader of the party in the county said he would be “ecstatic” if he would.
Obama aims aid package at middle class
The president’s proposals include bigger tax credits for child care and retirement savings; caps for student loan payments;
and boosting aid for families caring for elderly relatives.
High court shoots down business election-spending law
The Supreme Court threw out a 63-year-old law designed to restrain the influence of big business and unions on elections,
ruling that corporations may spend as freely as they like to support or oppose candidates.
Daniels urges optimism during State of State address
Governor acknowledges the economy has been taking a toll on state government and the lives of many Indiana residents.
Daniels to tout state’s relatively solid position in address
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will deliver the annual State of the State address Tuesday night at 7 p.m. before a joint session of the Indiana House and Senate.
Brizzi silent on controversy as he opts against 3rd term
The written statement Carl Brizzi released Thursday saying he will not seek a third term as Marion County prosecutor makes
no reference to the controversy surrounding his business and personal ties with embattled Indianapolis financier Tim Durham.
City to bolster economic development funding
Mayor Greg Ballard expected to announce at his State of the City address Wednesday evening that the Indianapolis Convention
& Visitors Association and Indianapolis Economic Development Inc. could receive about $1 million each from the city.
City’s plan to raise money with sponsorships takes wing with KFC
Mayor Greg Ballard this month rolled out the first of what he hopes will be 10 to 15 city sponsorship and advertising deals
this year, with the aim of saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
IFD gets finger-lickin’ good sponsorship deal
KFC agreed to pay city for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in exchange for using Indianapolis Fire Department to help
it launch new fiery grilled wings. Mayor Greg Ballard hopes the deal is the first of many such corporate sponsorships.