President nominates Hogsett for U.S. Attorney
The White House has chosen an Indianapolis labor and employment attorney to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District
of Indiana.
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An ode to utility workers
They're some of the most stable people in the state, a new study shows.
Medical device maker plans Warsaw expansion
Biomet could add about 280 jobs with the $26 million project, which would lead to some manufacturing being transferred from
New Jersey.
State schools spend 58 percent in classrooms
The statewide average for the 2008-09 school year is similar to previous years but still trails the nationwide average by
5 percentage points, according to a budget official.
City receives $4.9 million for homeless initiatives
Federal funds will help provide 69 additional beds in three Indianapolis locations, including a large apartment
complex on the east side.
Shifts at state hospitals to cut 500-plus jobs
The Logansport State Hospital will have 355 workers laid off and 80 vacant positions eliminated under the plan, while 106
people will lose jobs at the Richmond State Hospital.
New Jersey names Indiana’s Walsh to head investment division
Timothy Walsh will take over a $68 billion pension fund, eight times larger than the $8.5 billion Indiana State Teachers Retirement
Fund he headed since 2008.
Sue Shields’ faves for state supreme court
Legendary former judge would prefer that three women—and a man—go to Daniels for a final choice.
Fort Wayne legislator quits, joins lobbying firm
Rep. Randy Borror of Fort Wayne is ending his re-election campaign to become a senior vice president for Indianapolis-based
Bose Public Affairs Group.
Is alternative energy sustainable in Indiana?
An economic development observer questions what will happen after the feds turn off the tap.
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.