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.
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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.
Panel OKs plan to cut Indiana corporate tax rate
A proposed cut of more than 20 percent in the state's corporate income tax rate would improve Indiana's business climate without hurting the state budget, the leader of the Indiana Senate's tax committee said Wednesday.
China company bringing 150 jobs to Lafayette
Nanshan America Co. will invest $98.5 million to construct a manufacturing facility and office building, with work slated to begin in the spring. The company will start hiring in the fall.
Lawmaker wants state to stop funding Planned Parenthood
Rep. Matt Ubelor of Bloomfield said he wants to cut off about $1.6 million that Planned Parenthood of Indiana receives from the state because he believes abortion providers shouldn't receive taxpayer funding.
Universities, refugees fuel Indiana’s Asian growth
That growth has been concentrated in five counties that account for nearly 60 percent of the state's Asian population. Those counties are Allen, Hamilton, Marion, Monroe and Tippecanoe
UPDATE: House votes to kill pricey jet fighter engine
The decision on military budget cuts could have a big impact on the Indianapolis operations of Rolls-Royce Corp., the city’s second-largest manufacturer behind Eli Lilly and Co.
Indy Partnership may reduce role in job recruitment
A merger among local economic development organizations could further diminish the role Indy Partnership plays in recruiting jobs to the city and region.
Secretaries of state to gather in Indy in 2013
The National Association of Secretaries of State has chosen Indianapolis as the site for its annual summer conference in 2013.
GOP-led panel tweaks Daniels’ school voucher bill
Fewer families would qualify for private school vouchers under changes Republican lawmakers have made to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' controversial proposal.
Indiana Senate panel advances marijuana, meth bills
The Senate's criminal law committee voted 5-3 to advance to the full Senate the bill directing the criminal law and sentencing study committee to examine Indiana's marijuana laws next summer and make recommendations.
Union protests at Statehouse on GOP proposals
The future of the bill drawing the strongest ire of the union members remained uncertain as a Republican committee chairman said a decision had not been made on whether so-called right-to-work legislation would be considered this session.
Indiana House OKs amendment banning gay marriage
The Republican-controlled House voted 70-26 to advance the proposal, which must clear two separately-elected Legislatures to get on the ballot for a public vote.
Booster groups Indy Partnership, Develop Indy to merge
Local economic development groups Indy Partnership and Develop Indy plan to combine operations to save money and more effectively pitch the city and region to potential job creators.
Senate committee passes sentencing-reform bill
An Indiana Senate committee has passed a plan that would keep violent felons in prison longer and reduce punishments for many thefts and drug crimes.
Parking meter replacement set to begin in March
Affiliated Computer Services, which struck a deal late last year to manage the city’s parking meters, will begin replacing meters in downtown Indianapolis and Broad Ripple early next month.