Indiana property tax caps slice 2011 bills
Indiana property taxpayers saw their savings grow by 32 percent this year compared to a year ago thanks to statewide tax caps on their 2011 bills, according to a state report.
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llinois manufacturer plans move to northwest Indiana
Illinois manufacturer Modern Forge says it will open a factory in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to hire as many as 240 workers in the next few years.
State launches program to help employ ex-offenders
The state is launching an initiative aimed at helping ex-offenders find jobs, particularly with large businesses that tend to have the most trepidation about hiring them.
Broad Ripple group doubles down in fight over Kilroy’s
Members of the Broad Ripple Village Association are vowing to continue their fight against a new Kilroy's Bar n' Grill after they were denied a chance to speak out about the plan at a public hearing.
Judge orders Indiana to preserve fair stage wreckage
A judge says he will issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from destroying any evidence from the deadly collapse of an Indiana State Fair stage.
Court rules state overreached when it shut puppy mill
The state had seized and sold 240 dogs at business, citing $142,000 in unpaid taxes.
City to seek more parking for Rolls-Royce’s move
The Capital Improvement Board will be charged with helping Rolls-Royce Corp. find up to an additional 500 parking spaces to accommodate the company’s move to a downtown office campus formerly occupied by Eli Lilly and Co.
Library plans to restore hours at some branches
The financial picture for Indianapolis’ struggling public library system is expected to improve enough for leaders to consider restoring operating hours at 10 of its 23 locations next year.
Governor sets ‘back to business’ example as probe unfolds
Leadership in wake of State Fair stage collapse compared to aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Minnesota bridge disaster.
Daniels has no regrets over decision to stay out of race
Governor says there are many qualified candidates in the Republican field.
‘Buy local’ law doesn’t sting Indy sewer project
A new state law that could add to the cost of public works projects didn’t impact one of Indianapolis’ most sizable bids this year.
City gives $82,000 for IndyFringe theater project
The grant from the city’s parking meter fund will be used to rebuild a nearby alleyway, repair sidewalks and install access curbs at the organization’s theater building on Saint Clair Street.
Indiana hires outside firm to review state fair disaster
Indiana has hired an outside firm to help with its investigation into a fatal stage collapse at the state fair after questions were raised about the state's ability to conduct an objective probe itself.
Public safety official Mayes leaves post
Jonathan Mayes, an attorney who served just over a year as deputy public safety director under Frank Straub, has joined Bose McKinney & Evans' Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Racinos ask federal court to lower their tax liability
If Indiana Live and Hoosier Park prevail, the racetrack-casinos may cut they could cut their combined tax bill by $30 million a year.
Cable maker adding 40 jobs at Carmel headquarters
Belden Inc. said it will spend $3.1 million to lease and equip a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Carmel, where its Americas division is headquartered.
Auto stampings plant plans to add 75 jobs in Muncie
Indiana Stampings LLC plans to add 75 jobs by 2013 as part of a $7.3 million expansion that includes leasing and equipping a 155,000-square-foot facility.
Freight carrier plans to expand, add 183 local jobs
Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line said a $22 million investment will be used to upgrade its existing 122,340-square-foot facility on the southwest side.
Education battle unleashed torrents of money in Indiana
Education reformers dramatically outspent opponents on lobbying, advertising and grass-roots campaigning during the past legislative session.
Parking deal netting city more meter money
In the quarter ended June 30, the city’s share of revenue from parking meters totaled $498,273 compared with $108,265 in the same time frame of 2010, a 360-percent increase.