Carson to face Scott in 7th District race
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated three challengers for his party’s nomination in Indiana’s 7th District.
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Rokita wins in Indiana’s GOP-heavy 4th District
The race for Steve Buyer’s seat became a three-month sprint among 13 candidates after he announced in late January that he
would retire after 18 years in Congress.
Burton gets another GOP nod in 5th District
Dan Burton is seeking his 15th term from the heavily Republican district after narrowly beating former state Rep. Luke Messer.
Coats wins GOP nomination for Senate race
In Indiana this fall, Coats will face Democrat Brad Ellsworth, whose nomination is assured. The candidates are seeking the
seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.
New federal funds come with big goals
Indiana has now received nearly $50 million in federal bucks to digitize health care around the state. But the latest grant—$16
million to the Indiana Health Information Exchange—comes with specific, ambitious goals for health care providers.
GOP fighting out congressional bids across Indiana
In the 5th District, they’ll decide whether to pick Rep. Dan Burton for what would make 30 years in Congress. In the neighboring
4th District, the likely replacement for retiring Rep. Steve Buyer will be determined.
Indiana voters choose from 5 seeking GOP Senate nod
Indiana Republican voters will decide Tuesday which of five U.S. Senate candidates will represent the party in its fight to
take the seat being vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh.
Drop in unemployment claims shows job market improving
The Labor Department said Thursday that initial applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 11,000 to 448,000, the lowest
level in four weeks.
Indiana census return rate 3rd highest among states
The Indiana Department of Administration says mail-in results released Wednesday show Indiana tied with Iowa in its rate of
return. The two states trailed only Wisconsin and Minnesota, which both hit 80 percent. The national rate was 72 percent.
Indy defense accounting jobs appear safe
Department of Defense concurs that Indianapolis a better location than Cleveland for about 225 Marine Corps jobs.
Ohio congressmen seek to raid Indy defense accounting jobs
U.S. Reps. Kucinich and LaTourette say about 225 Marine Corps IT jobs belong in Cleveland instead of Indianapolis.
Toyota accepted record $16.4 million fine
Toyota Motor Corp. agreed Monday to pay a record $16.4 million fine for failing to properly notify federal authorities about
a dangerous accelerator pedal defect. The automaker still denies the government's
allegation that it violated the law.
Ethanol doubles its efforts in effort to keep subsidies
For years, ethanol fuel derived from corn was almost politically untouchable, thanks to powerful advocates on Capitol Hill.
The ethanol industry has consequently exploded over the last decade, thanks to government subsidies and incentives. But skepticism
about ethanol is rising, prompted by fluctuating food prices and an organized campaign by anti-ethanol advocates to discredit
the industry.
Indiana congressional incumbents outraise challengers
Republican Rep. Dan Burton, who's seeking his 15th term in central Indiana's heavily Republican 5th District, raised
$754,000 through March 31 in that heavily contested race.
AP source: Toyota set to agree on record fine
Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million on for failing to promptly report to the government
problems with sticking gas pedals on its vehicles, a Transportation Department official said.
Indiana near bottom of heap for 2010 earmarks
Indiana received just over $14 per capita and ranked 48th among all states, down from 43rd in 2009.
Indianapolis road projects aided by federal stimulus funds
The city’s Department of Public Works plans a record $88 million in transportation improvements, including road, bridge
and sidewalk projects.
Expansion set for Camp Atterbury training site
The proposed plan will expand the Indiana National Guard's Camp Atterbury, bring economic development to south-central
Indiana, and open a new fish and wildlife area in Putnam County in western Indiana.
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.
Bennett demands ISTA support for school reforms
State superintendent of public instruction says teacher union support imperative to win federal grant.