Electronics manufacturing short circuited in Indiana
The sector is migrating to states that beckon with better prospects.
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State to work with Pew on economic development
The Pew Charitable Trusts has named Indiana one of seven states to participate in its 18-month initiative to discover effective business practices for economic development and remaining transparent to the public.
State slams glass factory with record safety fine
The death of one worker and an injury to another prompted investigations at Pilkington North America’s plant in Shelbyville.
Councilor: ACLU settlement won’t deter panhandling proposal
Councilor Jeff Miller said the city’s settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union over panhandling enforcement shouldn’t deter a City-County Council effort to pass a more restrictive ordinance.
State green-lights deeper look into fuel costs at Duke plant
A state agency for utility consumers had requested additional scrutiny for periods late last year when Duke Energy Indiana’s Edwardsport plant consumed more energy than it produced.
WellPoint spending millions in California ballot battle
WellPoint Inc. is leading companies that have poured $13.4 million into defeating a ballot initiative that would give California regulators the power to reject increases in health policy premiums.
Indiana found most transparent in study of state data access
California, the U.S. state with the largest population and budget, offers the least website access to its government spending data, according to a new study. Indiana provided the most information.
Pence renews talks over $2.1B fertilizer plant
Indiana economic development officials have renewed talks with Pakistan-connected developers who want to build a major fertilizer plant in southwestern Indiana, one year after the state withdrew its support for the project over national security concerns.
Indianapolis reaches agreement with panhandlers
Panhandlers will be able to continue begging for money in Indianapolis as long as they don't harass motorists, under an agreement reached with the ACLU.
Partisan battle freezes proposal to repave ravaged city streets
A Democrat-controlled City-County Council committee has tabled a proposal to spend $8 million in Rebuild Indy funds to repair thoroughfares hit hard by the brutal winter. Democrats say the project would favor Republican districts.
Tax revenue stabilizes in March but still behind for fiscal year
For the fiscal year – which began July 1 – total tax collections are still about $71 million behind the estimates used to write the current two-year budget.
Manufacturers help drive recycling bill to passage
A state lawmaker who co-authored legislation setting a goal for Indiana to eventually recycle at least half of its municipal waste says the state's resource-hungry manufacturing industry was a key to the bill's passage this year.
Indiana seed commissioner seeks federal hemp OK
Although the Indiana Legislature approved a measure allowing hemp to be grown in the state, the state still needs permission from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Hospitals might chip in to expand Medicaid
If Indiana hospitals want an expansion of insurance coverage for low-income Hoosiers, Gov. Mike Pence thinks they should contribute toward the hundreds of millions of dollars it would cost.
Indiana mayors frustrated by FEMA aid rejection
State officials had sought federal grants for government and certain not-for-profit organizations in 49 counties to cover storm costs.
Manufacturer’s group gives high grades to legislative session
The Indiana Manufacturers Association released its scorecard for the 2014 legislative session Wednesday and applauded the results.
INDOT seeks proposals to privatize Amtrak Chicago route
The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking bids from companies interested in operating train service run by Amtrak between Chicago and Indianapolis.
CarDon trying to adjust nursing homes to hospitals, insurers, patients
Family-run company is building nursing homes it thinks will be more attractive to residents and staff.
Supreme Court voids overall political contribution limits
The justices said in a 5-4 vote that Americans have a right to give the legal maximum to candidates for Congress and president, as well as to parties and PACs, without worrying that they will violate the law when they bump up against a limit on all contributions.
Ohio, Indiana officials explore drone opportunities
Although Federal Aviation Administration officials rejected the states’ proposal to become an official drone test site, both states are examining what each one has to offer in regards to drone development.