New maps force House Democrats to move up or out
Democrats in Indiana’s House of Representatives facing dim prospects of re-election are making some tough choices, with many opting to either retire or run for higher office.
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Occupy Wall Street inspires Indianapolis protest
More than 1,000 people gathered on Veterans Memorial Plaza downtown Saturday to take part in Occupy Indianapolis, inspired by the three-week-old Occupy Wall Street protest in New York.
City plans more bike lane construction
Mayor Greg Ballard has rolled out plans for an additional 75 miles of trails and bike lanes to be built throughout Indianapolis by 2015.
Economy added 103,000 jobs in September
The burst of hiring followed a sluggish summer for the economy—and at least temporarily calms fears of a new recession that have hung over Wall Street and the nation for weeks.
Study: Defense spending fuels 56,000 Indiana jobs
A new report says that federal military and security spending resulted in $4.4 billion in contracts for Indiana companies last year.
Indiana Dem chairman calls on lottery director to quit
The head of the Indiana Democratic Party wants the director of the Hoosier Lottery to resign after an admission that it overspent on its new headquarters.
Indiana doles out $60 million interest payment to feds
The state owes $2 billion in federal unemployment insurance debt.
Startup dangles visas in return for funding, jobs
A new enterprise in the Muncie area hopes to capitalize on wealthy foreigners’ thirst for U.S. residency.
State’s jobless to get six more weeks of benefits
Unemployed Indiana residents can file for an additional six weeks of jobless benefits beginning Oct. 16.
Union members fight Indiana right-to-work proposal
Union members packed an Indiana Statehouse hearing Thursday in their uphill fight against "right-to-work" legislation that sparked a five-week walkout by House Democrats earlier this year.
Indiana budget picture improved modestly in September
Indiana's budget picture continued improving last month as the state collected $31 million more in taxes than planned.
Skillman, Hamilton to lead Indiana Bicentennial panel
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton will lead a group that's coordinating events to mark Indiana's upcoming bicentennial.
U.S. OKs $196M for high-speed Chicago-Detroit rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved $196.5 million for part of a high-speed Amtrak passenger rail link between Chicago and Detroit, U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow from Michigan said Wednesday.
Lottery says it overspent on amenities for new office
Indiana lottery officials say they overspent on their new headquarters and will sell some of their equipment after reports raised questions about the lavish facility.
Indiana architects seek changes to public project bidding
Design-build process is considered to be too costly.
Lawmakers might consider revamp of jobless benefits
State lawmakers could take up a proposal next year that would make unemployment benefits more flexible and give companies additional options for cutting back on employee hours through work-share programs.
Election spending to exceed $6B thanks to Indiana lawyer
Indiana attorney James Bopp Jr. has spent 30 years fighting limits on campaign spending, and next year’s political landscape could be transformed by his labor.
Two injured on motorcycle sue Indy over police crash
Two people who were seriously injured when an allegedly intoxicated Indianapolis police officer collided with their stopped motorcycle are seeking unspecified damages from the officer, the police department and the city in at least the third civil suit over the case.
Delaware County closing office building on Fridays
Facing steep budget cuts, the county northeast of Indianapolis will be shutting down its main government building on Fridays and cutting the work week of nearly 150 employees.
City seeks new operator for recycling program
Indianapolis is soliciting proposals for its drop-off recycling program with the aim of boosting participation in the initiative.