State’s largest pension programs get new leader
Steve Russo was chosen Monday as executive director of both the Indiana Public Employees' Retirement Fund and the Indiana
State Teachers' Retirement Fund.
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Study: Indiana shows long-term decrease in air toxics
IDEM says in its newly released “ToxWatch” report that the level of air toxics over the last decade has “decreased
to within levels acceptable to the U.S. EPA.
Wishard Hospital project is life blood to contractors
Replacing the existing Wishard Memorial Hospital is so critical to the well-being of the sickly construction sector that one
industry official likens the project to a "lifeline."
Regulators ripped in Irwin Financial postmortem
The Chicago Fed missed several chances to rein in explosive growth before the prominent bank failed. But the deeper question
is, what was Will Miller thinking?
Voters turn out in light numbers for Indiana primary
The low turnout could be due in part to the number of people who sought ballots early this year. More than 96,000 early and
absentee ballots were issued statewide.
Carson to face Scott in 7th District race
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated three challengers for his party’s nomination in Indiana’s 7th District.
Rokita wins in Indiana’s GOP-heavy 4th District
The race for Steve Buyer’s seat became a three-month sprint among 13 candidates after he announced in late January that he
would retire after 18 years in Congress.
Burton gets another GOP nod in 5th District
Dan Burton is seeking his 15th term from the heavily Republican district after narrowly beating former state Rep. Luke Messer.
Coats wins GOP nomination for Senate race
In Indiana this fall, Coats will face Democrat Brad Ellsworth, whose nomination is assured. The candidates are seeking the
seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.
State revenue continues to fall short of projections
Indiana has missed budget projections for nine out of the last 10 months. April tax collections hit their lowest mark since
2004.
GOP fighting out congressional bids across Indiana
In the 5th District, they’ll decide whether to pick Rep. Dan Burton for what would make 30 years in Congress. In the neighboring
4th District, the likely replacement for retiring Rep. Steve Buyer will be determined.
Indiana voters choose from 5 seeking GOP Senate nod
Indiana Republican voters will decide Tuesday which of five U.S. Senate candidates will represent the party in its fight to
take the seat being vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh.
Hard times might make workers feel better about employers
Any bounce could be temporary, an expert cautions.
Prosecutor’s Office missed deadline on $273K in seized OmniSource cash
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department likely will have to return more than $273,000 in cash seized as part of a
racketeering investigation after the Marion County Prosecutor's Office missed a civil forfeiture deadline.
Assessing Daniels’ record on the environment
A leading Hoosier environmentalist thinks the governor isn’t living up to his conservative reputation.
Waterworks board wants outside review of mayor’s utility plan
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
Indiana’s smelly news
If it isn’t huge methane bubbles in manure pits, its drug suspects actually hiding in the stuff.
Indiana budget chief orders another 5 percent in cuts
State revenues are $867 million, or 9.4 percent, less than forecast through the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Indianapolis gets $10 million for clean energy
The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings
more energy efficient.
Report: Indiana far short of funding teacher pensions
Indiana is among the nation’s five most underfunded teacher pension programs, but low ranking is misleading.