Club for Growth backs Mourdock in Senate race
The prominent national conservative group on Tuesday endorsed Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock, giving him a timely boost in his bid to unseat longtime GOP Sen. Richard Lugar.
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Romney’s state co-chair could decide Santorum’s fate
Dan Dumezich is guiding Mitt Romney’s effort to win the Indiana GOP primary and also runs the state elections panel that weighs challenges to candidates’ ballot access. Opponent Rick Santorum is eight signatures shy of the 500 needed from Indiana’s 7th District.
Daniels would consider post under GOP president
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who decided last year against a presidential run, says he would consider serving in the cabinet of a new Republican president but believes it's "very improbable" the eventual nominee would tap him as a running mate.
13K Indiana foreclosure victims to get $2K checks
Indiana homeowners will receive about $43 million in refinanced loans while other borrowers will get $30 million worth of loan-term modifications and other relief as part of a $25 billion nationwide settlement with the country's biggest mortgage lenders.
Glick center receives $6.3 million federal grant
The funds will be used to construct a three-story, independent-living facility consisting of 50 one-bedroom units for low-income senior citizens at the neighborhood center on Indianapolis’ northwest side.
Local trucking company shut down for safety violations
Indianapolis-based trucking firm U & D Service Inc. was ordered to cease operations by federal authorities after being declared an “imminent hazard” to public safety.
Congressman seeks measure targeting anti-I-69 group
An Indiana congressman is seeking an amendment to a federal bill that would target a Bloomington group's refusal to include part of the Evansville-to-Indianapolis Interstate 69 extension in its local transportation plan.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Dan Burton won’t seek re-election
The 73-year-old, who has represented the 5th District since 1982, had narrowly survived tough Republican primary battles in his past two campaigns.
WALKER: A watershed 401(k) deadline is hurtling our way
Plan sponsors will face both higher expectations and legal responsibilities.
Daniels blames Obama for weak economy
In the GOP response to the president's State of the Union address, Daniels cast his party as compassionate and eager to unchain the country's potential.
For-profit colleges face curbs on aid in new veterans bill
For-profit colleges like Carmel-based ITT Educational Services would be forced to rely less on federal money under a bill aimed at curbing the marketing of degrees to soldiers and veterans.
Daniels to give GOP response to State of Union speech
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a popular fiscal conservative who flirted with a presidential bid, will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Rating doctors and other health care providers
A new onslaught of Medicare data might shine more light on providers, but tricky questions abound.
FAA’s new pilot-fatigue rules reflect concerns of IU expert-led panel
On Dec. 21, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule addressing fatigue among passenger-airline pilots.
Lugar: Tea Party could cost Senate GOP majority
Tea Party supporters that helped the Republicans win a U.S. House majority last year also prevented the party from taking control of the Senate and could do it again in 2012, Senator Richard Lugar said.
UPDATE: House passes payroll tax cut for Obama’s signature
Congress on Friday approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for 160 million workers and unemployment benefits for millions, handing President Barack Obama a convincing victory for his jobs agenda.
2011 NEWSMAKER: Daniels declines presidential bid
Supporters of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels were disappointed when he announced May 22 that he would not seek the Republican nomination for president.
Attorney general cheers death of federal cellphone measure
Attorney General Greg Zoeller had testified against the legislation, which would have allowed robocalls to cellphones, at a congressional hearing.
Quayle to endorse Romney in presidential race
Quayle's endorsement helps illustrate establishment GOP backing for Romney, who has been trying to consolidate support among party stalwarts despite repeated challenges from conservative alternatives.
Eight Indiana mail centers targeted for closure
Eight Indiana mail-processing centers in Indiana, including a newly identified one in Columbus, are among 252 nationwide the U.S. Postal Service has proposed closing beginning next April in a cost-cutting move.