House GOP budget spares bank insurance fund
Indiana bankers are relieved House Republicans decided to spare a bank insurance fund from being raided to plug holes elsewhere in the state’s finances, but they’re not done lobbying against the idea.
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Democrats delay state House action amid union protests
Democratic legislators are staying away from the Indiana House chamber, blocking the Republican majority from conducting business while hundreds of union members crowd the adjourning hallways in protest of a contentious labor bill.
Water playground proposed for far-east side park
Splash zone is among several improvements slated for German Church and 30th Park, a few of which will be considered Thursday by the Metropolitan Development Commission’s hearing examiner.
Former U.S. Rep. Ellsworth won’t run for governor
The Democrat who lost to Dan Coats in November’s U.S. Senate race says he won’t run for any office in 2012. With recent announcements by other potential candidates, the field is beginning to shake out.
Immigration bill’s author won’t vote on own bill
Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel, the author of a contentious Arizona-style bill to crack down on illegal immigration in Indiana, won't be present if the state Senate votes on the measure Tuesday.
Ex-House Speaker Gregg weighing governor’s race
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg tells a Terre Haute newspaper that he's giving "serious thought" to running for governor next year.
Indiana panel OKs labor bill as unions protest
Union supporters shouted "lie" and "shame" at members of a Republican-led Indiana House committee who voted in favor of so-called right-to-work legislation, after impassioned arguments that it was aimed at weakening unions and would drive down wages.
Lawmakers reach deadline week as key bills remain
Indiana lawmakers have a busy week ahead of them as they try to advance major bills before legislative deadlines arrive this week.
Evansville’s Weinzapfel says he won’t run for governor
Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel said Saturday that won't run for governor in 2012, leaving the field for next year's Democratic Party nomination even more wide open.
GOP-led Indiana House panel OKs new budget proposal
A Republican-controlled Indiana House committee has approved a GOP budget proposal that would keep overall education funding at current levels while making major shifts in the way money is divvied up among individual school districts.
Local group heading Down Under for biz opportunities
Develop Indy, Marion County’s local economic development organization, plans to lead a delegation of officials to Australia to attract life sciences-related business opportunities, the group announced Friday morning.
Senate OKs bill to ban texting while driving
Both chambers of the Indiana Legislature have now approved bills making it illegal for drivers to type, send or read text messages on mobile phones or other electronic devices.
GOP senators leery of Indiana immigration crackdown
A bill aimed at having an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration in Indiana is on its way to the state Senate, but some Republican senators expressed concerns Thursday about the ramifications for law enforcement and taxpayers.
Budget would take slice out of growing horse industry
A move by budget-makers to tap the kitty that feeds the state’s horse-racing industry could deal a blow to the business just as Indiana is starting to gain ground on its neighbors.
Council may give up crime-grant duty to Parks Foundation
Under a proposal on its way to the City-County Council, the Indianapolis Parks Foundation would oversee millions of dollars in tax-supported grants for crime prevention.
Bills seek utility rate flexibility to comply with EPA mandates
Indiana’s utilities have energetically sought legislation this session that would allow them to quickly charge ratepayers for the cost of new federal mandates to reduce pollution.
Near-east-side business district gets new tenant—a yoga studio
The budding commercial district, dubbed 10 East Main Street, landed Metta Yoga at 2807 E. 10th St.
UPDATE: GOP budget includes big shift in school funding
Individual school districts could see major shifts in funding but overall education funding would remain at current levels under a state budget plan presented Thursday by Republicans who control the Indiana House.
IEDC leading jobs mission to India
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will lead the state’s first jobs mission to India next week to help establish relationships with high-tech companies, the state agency said on Thursday.
Gun bill raises concerns for CIB properties
Legislation that would allow Hoosiers with gun permits to carry their weapons into municipal properties could affect Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.