Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with medical, emotional or behavioral problems into cheaper care for
children without special needs, a move that cuts payments to families who care for the state's most challenged children.
The goal of any host city of a major sporting event is simple: Rake in as much cash as possible during the days the event
is in town and maximize future economic potential by boosting the city’s image among everyone who watches on television.
Execution is more difficult.
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week—partially due to changes in the calculations—as
layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Daniels told members of the Economic Club of Indianapolis that it’s ridiculous for anyone to suggest the nearly $1 trillion
health care overhaul signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama won’t add to the nation’s debt.
Native Hoosier Aaron Renn, who writes the popular Urbanophile blog, said Indianapolis stacks up well against its Midwestern
counterparts and can compete for jobs with national hot spots such as Portland, Ore.
Arkansas wire-maker Tokusen USA Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Scottsburg, state economic development officials
said Wednesday, touting the nearly 135 jobs expected over the next two years.
The Indianapolis Complete Count Committee says 19 percent of forms distributed in the city have been returned since they went
out last week. Only Baltimore, with 20 percent, had a higher rate of return among the top 25 U.S. cities.
Retiring Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh has contributed $1 million from his campaign funds to help the Indiana Democratic Party in
its quest to hold on to the seat.
Attorneys general from 13 states filed suit to stop the overhaul just minutes after the bill signing, contending the law is
unconstitutional. Other state attorneys general may join the lawsuit later or sue separately.
The new federal health care bill will put 500,000 more Indiana residents on Medicaid and lead to higher state taxes, Gov.
Mitch Daniels said Monday, but a government insurance proponent said it will help families and businesses.
Attorneys general in at least 13 states have signaled they intend to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in
court.
Republican precinct committee members selected a replacement of Lincoln Plowman, who resigned earlier this month.
Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries will begin selling its ice cream in nine metropolitan Meijer stores beginning April 5. Distribution
will be assisted by the building of a 12,000-square-foot facility on the northwest side.
The law, which takes effect July 1, lets workers keep guns locked out of sight in their vehicles while parked on their employers’
property.
Hoosier legislators are crowing about the deal they just brokered to delay a $400 million state tax hike meant to shore up
Indiana’s bankrupt Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Here’s what they’re not touting: the mandatory federal tax increases
every single business in Indiana now faces the next three years.
Indianapolis’ new public safety director says the city’s pound is woefully underfunded. But he also takes umbrage at critics
who call it a dirty death row for unwanted cats and dogs.
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi paid nothing for a 50-percent stake in an Elkhart office building he acquired with a
local defense attorney.
Former Indiana Economic Development Corp. project manager will focus on developing business relationships with European companies.
Businesses care about taxes to be sure, but the availability of a pool of well-trained workers is at the forefront of most business-location decisions.
Bill would have allowed businesses, universities and other organizations generating their own power to receive a retail credit
on their utility bills.
