Is alternative energy sustainable in Indiana?
An economic development observer questions what will happen after the feds turn off the tap.
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CIB audit shows agency finances improving
The Capital Improvement Board earned $10 million last year after reporting a $16.8 million loss in 2008. Its financial future
is clouded, however, by talks with the Indiana Pacers over Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
Joe Andrew to chair international law firm
The former chairman of the Democratic party in Indiana was named co-chairman of the firm resulting from the June 9 merger
of Washington, D.C.-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and United Kingdom-based Denton Wilde Sapte LLP.
ArcelorMittal throws down gauntlet on gun law
Steelmaker’s decision to forbid guns at work despite Indiana’s new statute will likely spark a lawsuit.
Employers mull legal challenge to new state gun law
Indiana Chamber of Commerce president says several members have inquired about pursuing legal action, though nothing formal
is in the works
yet.
Was Daniels right about the Court of Appeals?
The state Supreme Court rammed an appeals court decision on Indiana’s voter ID bill down its throat. Was the appellate
decision “judicial arrogance?”
House speaker continues quest for jobs data
State Rep. Pat Bauer says employment figures provided by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. are a good start but insists
the
agency is not revealing everything it can.
Study calls for restricting development in Indy area
Prime farmland is disappearing fast, Indiana University researcher warns.
Ex-Commerce chief: Lift the veil on state incentive deals
The former executive director of IEDC’s predecessor agency argues that regular headcount disclosure is a key part of the economic
development
process once incentive deals have been struck with companies.
Lawmakers approve big Wall Street revamp
Bill headed for Obama's desk would reform financial regulation in effort to protect consumers, curb risks, boost surveillance
of threats to markets, and give regulators more emergency powers to avoid future bank bailouts.
Senators say Bloomington should end Arizona boycott
A letter dated Thursday from GOP Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and signed by more than 20 other Republicans asks Bloomington officials
to "take a step back" from their plan to avoid business with Arizona companies because of that state's new immigration
law.
CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
Indianapolis launches online GIS complaint system
Indianapolis residents can now go online to tell city officials about annoying potholes, knee-high weeds in their neighbor's
yard or stray animals roaming the area.
Lugar: Bipartisan approach needed on climate bill
Sen. Richard Lugar is urging President Obama to endorse a bipartisan climate change bill that doesn’t add another financial
burden during tough times and does not include the new carbon-based fuel taxes sought by Democratic leaders.
Democrat Williams drops out of race for mayor
Brian Williams said Tuesday that he is dropping his bid to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011, paving the way for front
runner
Melina Kennedy to represent the Democrats.
How federal pork suppresses business
A Harvard study shows companies suffer when politicians deluge their states with federal dollars.
Young workers help Indiana parks during cutbacks
Indiana Department of Natural Resources spokesman Phil Bloom said the 1,665 young workers hired by the DNR will help seasonal
workers with important maintenance work at many of the state’s 24 state parks and dozens of other properties.
House Speaker pushes IEDC over job-creation numbers
Pat Bauer sent Indiana Secretary of Commerce Mitch Roob a letter formally requesting the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
disclose public records about promises companies gave the state in exchange for job-creation incentives.
Daniels aide named Indiana civil rights commissioner
Jamal Smith of Indianapolis joined the governor’s staff two years ago and served as senior adviser on minority affairs.
INDOT commissioner to step down for Duke Energy post
Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Reed is resigning to become president of Duke Energy's Indiana
operations. Michael B. Cline, INDOT's deputy commissioner of operations, will replace him.