Lawmakers have full agenda for 2011 session
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse Wednesday to begin the 2011 legislative session, which will be dominated by budget, education, redistricting and other issues.
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Indiana took in more revenue than expected last month
The state reports it took in $137 million more last month than during December 2009, marking a 13 percent increase in revenue collections over last year.
Daniels wins award for fiscal responsibility
The first ever "Fiscy Awards" will be presented this week to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota and Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
Top Daniels aide selected as state GOP chairman
The Indiana Republican State Committee on Monday selected Gov. Mitch Daniels' pick of top adviser Eric Holcomb as the new state party chairman.
Indiana license branches no longer renewing plates
Starting Monday, all Indiana residents will have to order their registration cards, stickers and plates online or by mail, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles said.
Indiana lawmakers to face more tough budget decisions
When lawmakers open their new session Wednesday, they won't have some of the advantages they had during the last budget-writing debate in 2009. This time around, there will be no $1 billion in federal stimulus money to keep the budget afloat.
Governor wants revamped teacher evaluations
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels and state schools superintendent Tony Bennett say Indiana needs a more honest look at the job teachers and principals are doing.
Embattled prosecutor Brizzi plans new business
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said he plans a new business in reputation management. He will also work as an attorney from offices in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.
Indiana Medicaid cuts likely to be followed by more
The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning has approved a series of emergency rules that it expects to save a total of $4.1 million over the next six months, but that will make up for only a small portion of the $31.4 million shortfall the agency anticipates for the fiscal year.
Baker & Daniels attorney to head election board
Tenley Drescher-Rhoades predecessor is leaving to become chief of staff for new Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry.
MARCUS: State moves forward, with long way to go
Congratulations to Gov. Mitch Daniels and his administration on their development and implementation of the Indiana Transparency Portal. It’s a grand start to detailed information about state and local government activities.
Indiana to stop mailing out state income tax forms
The State Department of Revenue estimates the change will affect about 1 million taxpayers and save the state about $200,000 in the next fiscal year.
Indiana prisons chief heading to Florida
Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott, who takes office on Jan. 4, on Tuesday named Indiana corrections chief Ed Buss to run Florida’s massive prison system.
Mayoral contender Kennedy to leave day job
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy will leave her attorney job at law firm Baker and Daniels on Friday to begin campaigning full-time next month.
State GOP leaders weigh banning required union dues
Bills filed in the Indiana House would ban workers from being required to pay union dues.
Water employee: Veolia falsified records to get bonuses
Testimony is part of effort to deny Veolia Water $29 million contract termination fee as part of utility sale. Group claims salaried employees owed millions of dollars.
Lawmakers seek to fix state’s unemployment fund
Indiana businesses and the unemployed are both worried about changes that legislators could make to the state's insolvent unemployment insurance program during the upcoming General Assembly.
New tax law packed with gifts for businesses
Millions of homeowners, however, might feel like they got a lump of coal. Homeowners who don’t itemize their deductions will lose a tax break for paying local property taxes.
Feds: Economy grew modestly in third quarter
Many analysts think the economy is growing at a 3.5 percent pace or better mainly because consumers are spending more freely again.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Carson talks Congress, whips, soft rock
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson on his new duties, earmarks, anti-Islam rhetoric, and his love for smooth tunes.