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Daniels names state toxicology lab transition team
The lab has been run out of Indiana University and has produced increasing numbers of incorrect test results over a period from roughly 2003 to 2008.
State elections chief tells commission he didn’t lie
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White painted a picture of himself as a man with a complicated personal life that led him to use dual addresses but he denied ever providing false information as he defended himself Tuesday against voter fraud allegations.
Planned Parenthood stops seeing Medicaid patients
Planned Parenthood of Indiana is no longer seeing Medicaid patients because a federal judge hasn't ruled yet on its attempt to block a new Indiana law cutting funding for certain abortion providers, officials said Monday.
Judge grills attorney for state over immigration law
A federal judge grilled an attorney for the state of Indiana on Monday about the state's new immigration law, questioning how police would enforce the law and saying one of its provisions conflicts with federal law.
White blames transient time for voting allegations
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White on Tuesday is expected to paint a picture of a man with a complicated personal life who was essentially without a home for nearly a year when he defends himself against voter fraud allegations.
Top-dollar Pence campaign seeks grass-roots groundswell
In the race for governor, the campaign for establishment favorite Rep. Mike Pence also wants to claim the mantle of the people via door-knocking and phone-banking. But going grass-roots is far more expensive than in the past.
State elections chief seeks immunity for testimony
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has asked a judge to grant him partial immunity if he testifies before a panel that will decide whether he should remain in office.
Towing companies sue city over contracts
The plaintiffs claim the city violated the bid process by awarding contracts to companies that didn’t meet the requirements. They’re asking for an injunction to prevent the contracts from taking effect.
State’s jobless rate holds steady at 8.2 percent
Indiana’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in May from the previous month. Because the rate has been at or below 8.5 percent for three consecutive months, the state is no longer eligible for a portion of extended unemployment benefits.
UIndy launches $7.5M campaign for civic leadership institute
The Institute for Civic Leadership & Mayoral Archives will house a collection of official documents, correspondence, speeches, photos, audiotapes and other artifacts from the administrations of four Indianapolis mayors: Dick Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith and Bart Peterson.
Bids opened for Keystone Towers demolition
Quotes came in way below city’s $2 million budget.
Bennett campaign for school changes not done
Hoosier schools chief Tony Bennett is embracing the role of pitchman as the Department of Education makes the changes he campaigned so hard for over the last few years real.
Pence comes home to Indiana to fight Washington
Pence launched his campaign for governor Saturday with a promise to fight health care reform and federal climate change legislation.
3 years after floods, worries, waiting continue
Indiana communities devastated by flooding three years ago are taking steps to prevent catastrophic recurrences, but many worry that the measures aren’t enough.
Hubbard tapped to advise Pawlenty
Al Hubbard, the Indianapolis businessman who led a White House economic panel during President George W. Bush’s administration, has thrown his support to Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty.
Challenger in Indianapolis mayoral race releases sustainability plan
Among Melina Kennedy’s priorities is educating residents and businesses about recycling and making it more convenient.
Error removes limits from Indiana project wage law
A mistake in a bill that legislators meant to loosen wage requirements on government construction projects in Indiana will put all such projects — regardless of cost — under the regulations.
DWYER: Hiring costs can be sliced when industry cooperates
Manufacturers and distributors often avoid existing training programs.
Indiana edges toward education guarantees
The state is moving to adopt a system that ensures more high school graduates can perform in college or on the job.