GOP secretary of state hopeful quits town council
Charlie White says because of his statewide campaign and recent marriage he didn't realize that his new home was outside his Fishers Town Council district.
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Indiana welfare chief says hybrid system succeeding
The secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said error rates are down and the percentage of new applications for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits on backlog has fallen by 83 percent in two two regions.
Proposed city parking deal would bring 200 jobs
A proposal to lease the city’s parking meters for 50 years would require the vendor to bring 200 jobs to Indianapolis for at least seven years. The salaries and benefits would range from $16,000 to $95,000 a year.
Hoosier Lottery moving to Meridian Street building
The lottery will move in January to the Buick, a 60,000-square-foot building at 13th and Meridian streets owned by principals of Shiel Sexton Construction.
Pence is tops in conservatives’ straw vote
A straw vote suggests that social conservatives favor Indiana Rep. Mike Pence to head a Republican presidential ticket with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in 2012.
Senate panel advances Hogsett’s U.S. attorney bid
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved former Indiana Secretary of State Joe Hogsett's nomination by unanimous consent Thursday, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.
Daniels picks Boone County judge for Supreme Court
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Boone Circuit Court Judge Steven David to the Indiana Supreme Court.
City’s parking deal similar to much-maligned Chicago pact
Officials promoting a 50-year lease of Indianapolis’ parking meters have taken pains to point out the differences between their proposal and a controversial 75-year parking meter lease in Chicago. But a close look at both contracts shows Indianapolis’ pact largely uses the Chicago template.
Former councilman indicted in strip club case
Federal officials on Thursday charged a former City-County Council member in an extortion scheme to use his official position to grease the wheels for opening a strip club, taking $6,000 in exchange for the help.
Should journalists contribute to politicians?
A survey reveals Indiana newspaper execs chipping in to campaign war chests.
Republicans: Force state to live within means
House Minority Leader Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, said the state’s next two-year budget doesn’t have to be “honestly balanced,” meaning the state could spend more than it takes in by dipping into reserves if the economy continues to sag.
Daniels says no presidential pitch made at dinners
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he has hosted about a dozen dinners with top Republican fundraisers and business and policy leaders, but never pitched himself as a potential presidential candidate.
Debating where to turn as Bush tax cuts near expiration
With a deadline looming, supporters and detractors debate extending tax cuts signed by former president George W. Bush.
UPDATE: Group pushing for constitutional property tax cap
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined others in promoting passage of a referendum that would make property tax caps in Indiana part of the state constitution.
City finance chief to leave post for state role
City Controller David Reynolds, who started with the city when Mayor Greg Ballard took office in January 2008, has accepted a job as senior fiscal analyst for the Indiana Senate’s Republican majority caucus.
Musings on a Daniels presidential bid
Terms Daniels uses a lot—"statism" and "adult conversation"—could be revealing about his intentions.
Daniels’ GOP dinners fuel White House speculation
Speculation about Gov. Mitch Daniels' presidential aspirations is rising with reports that he has been hosting a series of dinners with top Republican business and policy leaders from around the country.
Conseco Fieldhouse to get new video signage
The new “video ribbon,” which could cost up to $1.6 million, will be paid for with funds from the Capital Improvement Board. It will be installed around the entire upper fascia of the arena between the second and third levels.
Lawyer: Raising money will get harder
Noting banking reform already has limited the pool of investors for private placements, Jeremy Hill expects regulators to tighten restrictions even more.
Brizzi controversies loom over prosecutor’s race
Democrat Terry Curry and Republican Mark Massa say restoring trust is job one for the next Marion County prosecutor.