Nearly 100 Indiana post offices to undergo review
The financially-troubled U.S. Postal agency announced Tuesday that it will study more than 3,600 offices, branches and stations throughout the nation for possible closing.
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State commerce chief backs right-to-work law
Indiana's chief economic development officer told state lawmakers Tuesday that Indiana has lost deals to attract businesses because it lacks a right-to-work law.
Unions prepare for ‘right to work’ battle in Indiana
The General Assembly's Interim Committee on Employment will consider "right to work" legislation Tuesday. The measure would curb a union's ability to require workers to join its ranks.
Housing agency buying its building for $2.1M
The City-County Council’s Metropolitan Development Commission is set to hear a proposal Monday evening to allow IHA to purchase its headquarters building at 1919 N. Meridian St.
Military accounting firm closing; 84 jobs lost
Virginia-based Kearney & Co., an accounting firm that provides financial services for the federal government, will close its office at the Defense Finance and Accounting Services Center on the east side, resulting in the loss of 84 jobs.
Pence’s policy silence may be smart politics
One of Rep. Mike Pence's first campaign promises, made the day before he kicked off his campaign for governor last month, was that he won't talk policy until after the May 2012 Republican primary.
Mayoral foe: Utilities sale money should fund ‘human capital’
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy unveiled a proposal Friday to set aside $150 million in proceeds from the sale of the city’s water and sewer utilities to fund early education, crime prevention and job training.
States cut programs to help poor cool their homes
Many states hit hardest by this week's searing heat wave have drastically cut or entirely eliminated programs that help poor people pay their electric bills, forcing thousands to go without air conditioning when they need it most.
State pays attorneys’ fees in federal lawsuit
Midwest Title Loans prevailed in its lawsuit against the state, will collect $440,000.
Birth control coverage required in U.S. health plan
Health insurers led by WellPoint Inc. would be required to cover birth control pills and devices at no cost to patients under the recommendation of a top U.S. scientific advisory board.
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Lugar going on TV early in 2012 Senate race
Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar is attacking President Barack Obama and showing himself with former President Ronald Reagan in his first campaign ad in what will likely be a tough re-election contest.
Indiana AG won’t appeal immigration ruling
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he won't appeal a federal judge's decision to temporarily block part of a new state immigration law but will continue to fight against a ruling that would make the ban permanent.
Former federal prosecutor plans run against Burton
Susan Brooks announced Tuesday she will challenge Dan Burton in the May 2012 Republican primary to represent Indiana's 5th District.
Ohio governor vetoes bill on Great Lakes water use
Gov. John Kasich vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed Ohio factories to pull more water out of Lake Erie, amid pressure from governors from other Great Lakes states who expressed concerned about the measure.
Daniels giving most state workers bonuses
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is dipping into the state's $1.2 billion surplus to give bonuses to most state workers.
Attorneys to get big cut of $300K OmniSource settlement
An OmniSource executive says the company wouldn’t have made the settlement with the Marion County prosecutor if it knew more than a third of the cash wouldn’t be going to Indianapolis police for training programs.
City ready to take down 1,100 abandoned homes
With the sale of its water and sewer utilities cleared by regulators, the city of Indianapolis is preparing to deploy $15 million to $25 million in funds from the deal into tearing down abandoned houses.
UPDATE: Indiana ends budget year with $1.2B surplus
After a year of spending cuts to state agencies and school districts, during which state workers were asked to do more than ever, Indiana released its final budget numbers for the fiscal year that showed it sitting on a $1.2 billion surplus.
Cities weigh new law allowing bigger tax breaks
Communities across the state are trying to decide how they will use a new law that provides them more flexibility to employ economic development incentives but could increase pressure to give companies more tax breaks.
City seeking long-term operator of Eagle Creek course
Bids are due by July 29 for an eight-year contract to manage the golf club. The city intends to sue the former operator in an attempt to recover more than $200,000 after he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan.