Skillman to lead southern Indiana development group
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is heading south after she leaves the Indiana Statehouse to lead an economic development group revolving around the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.
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Auditors: Tech issues, worker rush led to state tax errors
Auditors investigating Indiana's Department of Revenue are saying outdated technology and a work culture that sacrificed accuracy for speed led to $526 million in tax errors from the state.
Fishers to kick in $8M toward new I-69 interchange
The Fishers Town Council voted Monday to spend $8 million in local funds toward construction of an Interstate 69 exit at 106th Street that will cost an estimated $25 million to build.
Chrysler plans $162 million plant, 850 jobs in Tipton
Tipton officials approved a 10-year tax abatement worth $2.5 million to help the company launch production in a nearly 800,000-square-foot plant at U.S. 31 and State Road 28, about 25 miles north of Carmel.
Pence’s inner circle includes old, new hands
Mike Pence's staff says he likes to chew over an issue extensively before presenting it to the public, and wants to hear from multiple sides before making up his mind.
Carmel poised to gain HQ of new public company
Ingersoll-Rand PLC said it plans to spin off its commercial and residential security unit, which is headquartered in Carmel, into a separate public company. The security division has $2 billion in annual revenue and 1,300 employees in the Indianapolis area.
Chrysler seeks tax incentives on Kokomo plant
Chrysler Group LLC is seeking tax incentives for its transmission plant in Kokomo at the same time it's asking Tipton County officials for similar incentives on a vacant plant.
Indiana farmers fear estate tax changes
Indiana farmers say they have a lot to lose should the nation go over the so-called fiscal cliff, a set of automatic spending cuts and tax hikes set to take effect in January unless the White House and Republicans negotiate a compromise.
Indy home explosion investigation costs: $308,674
The Indianapolis Department of Public Safety says it has spent more than $300,000 on manpower and other expenses investigating an explosion that killed a couple and decimated their neighborhood on the southeast side.
Pence keeps transportation, National Guard chiefs
Pence announced that Maj. Gen. Martin Umbarger would continue as the head of Indiana's National Guard and Michael Cline would continue serving as state transportation commissioner.
Signs suggest CICP will pick inside candidate to replace Miles
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership might announce a successor to CEO Mark Miles as early as Dec. 18, just a month after Miles said he was leaving to become CEO of Hulman & Co.
IEDC seeks $30M fund to stoke life sciences firms
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is looking to renew its commitment to life sciences by creating a $30 million venture fund. The amount dedicated to one sector would be equal to the state’s allocation for all high-tech startups over the past two years.
Kenley pitching license plate tax to fund highway projects
A license plate tax of $20 to $50 per car will be one of a raft of proposals considered by the Legislature next year as a way to fix a hole in funding for road maintenance, and to keep expanding Indiana’s system of highways.
Times report on IEDC shows low cost of corporate subsidies
Indiana spent less per capita than most states on incentives aimed at adding jobs.
Johnson County officials repeal public smoking ordinance
Johnson County commissioners voted unanimously this week to repeal a tough new public smoking ordinance less than a month before it was scheduled to go into effect.
Indiana to get $1.1 million in Pfizer settlement
The money is the state's share of a $42.9 million deal the drugmaker struck to resolve allegations it deceptively marketed an antibacterial agent and promoted a fibromyalgia treatment for off-label uses.
Daniels: Some firms concerned about marriage bill
Gov. Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he has been hearing from companies that fear that a measure that would put Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage into the state constitution might also prevent firms from offering benefits to gay couples.
FEIGENBAUM: Unusual circumstances could stir Indiana General Assembly
When lawmakers reconvene Jan. 7 for the 2013 legislative session, they will do so under a unique structure: a new Republican governor and Republican super-majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly.
City unveils plan to convert vehicle fleet from gas, diesel
Mayor Greg Ballard outlined plans to shift the city’s fleet of cars, heavy trucks and even police cruisers to a mix of electricity and natural gas by 2025.
IU policy school hires ex-Fort Wayne Mayor Helmke
Helmke will join the faculty of the School of Policy and Environmental Affairs. He also run the Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center to train first-year IU students in government, politics and policy.