Seven more charter schools on tap for Indianapolis
Mayor Greg Ballard’s office has approved seven more charters—more than half as many as he approved in his previous five years in office.
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Tourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a 10-percent increase from the previous year.
Study: Motorsports industry contributes 23,000 jobs
Purdue University says jobs created by the racing sector in Indiana pay an average annual wage of nearly $63,000, well above the $39,700 state average.
Indiana county giving $50 million boost to food company
The Wayne County Council on Wednesday approved a $50 million bond issue as part of Sugar Creek Packing Co.’s plans to expand and refurbish the former Really Cool Foods plant near Cambridge City.
Mayors’ group wants state lawmakers to ‘trust local’
Hoosier mayors say they're concerned that decision-making authority has been removed from the local level and transferred to state lawmakers in recent years.
Pence taps banker Alley to stay in administration post
Former bank executive Mike Alley will continue in his position as commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Revenue under Gov.-elect Mike Pence. Pence also announced two more cabinet appointments.
Indiana board approves teacher license changes
The State Board of Education voted 9-2 Wednesday in favor of the rule changes supported by outgoing Republican state schools superintendent Tony Bennett.
Indiana senator seeks ‘truth in education’ law
Senate Education Committee chairman Dennis Kruse said he would not introduce a creationism measure again this year, choosing a lighter tack instead. His new proposal, he said, would encourage students to question a broad range of topics in the classroom.
Mayor reaches preliminary pact with police, firefighter unions
After saying in August he would revoke raises for police officers and firefighters, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has agreed in principal to a new contract that would delay a 3 percent salary hike by six months.
Two longtime execs gone from Indianapolis Downtown Inc.
Terry Sweeney, vice president of real estate development, and Julia Watson, vice president of marketing and communications, are no longer with the organization charged with promoting, managing and developing downtown Indianapolis.
Longtime Pence aide to serve as chief of staff
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Pence's top congressional aide is moving to the governor's office to serve as his chief of staff.
Manufacturer of pet supplies adding 80 jobs in Indiana
Rockville-based Scott Pet Products Inc. announced Tuesday morning that it plans to relocate its manufacturing and distribution operations in Tishomingo, Okla., to Newport in western Indiana, creating up to 80 jobs by 2014.
Cancer treatment firm adding 27 jobs in Indianapolis
A North Carolina-based maker of cancer-fighting ultrasound machines plans to create 27 jobs paying an average of $36 an hour at its Indianapolis facility over the next three years.
Timing to play key role in gay marriage battle
Key lawmakers are playing their cards close to the vest heading into the 2013 legislative session with a new governor and a list of big priorities.
Auto parts supplier expanding Indiana operations
Tenneco Inc. plans on spending $18.5 million to expand its northeastern Indiana operations after winning a contract to supply emission-control parts to Chrysler. The manufacturer said it will hire an additional 100 workers.
Record number of companies grow Indiana operations
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said 220 businesses have expanded or started here, and the number could grow before the end of the year.
Proposal would move up online sales tax collection
Two lawmakers say they plan to introduce legislation in the new year that would require Amazon.com and other online-only retailers with a presence in Indiana to begin collecting sales tax on July 1, 2013, six months earlier than expected.
Pence taps former lawmaker Espich as top lobbyist
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Pence has tapped Jeff Espich, a retired lawmaker with four decades of legislative experience, to guide his agenda through the Statehouse.
State health commissioner returning to private sector
Dr. Gregory N. Larkin, appointed commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Health by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2010, will leave his position in January to become medical director of OurHealth, an employer on-site clinic company.
Watchdog calls out Bosma for hiring lobbyist for staff post
Matt Whetstone is taking a break from his job as a lobbyist at Krieg DeVault to work as the House parliamentarian.