Indiana tax collections come up short again
New revenue figures show Indiana tax collections fell $75 million short of expectations in January.
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City lists former Winona Hospital for sale
Indianapolis’ Metropolitan Development Commission sets $667,500 minimum price for the long-vacant property at Meridian and
32nd Streets.
Indiana politicians consider Super Bowl ticket offer
The big question for many politicians isn’t about ethics. Rather, it’s whether to shell out $800 per ticket, plus hotel costs
and airfare.
Governor doing business on Super Bowl trip
Daniels’ schedule includes some economic development meetings and a meeting with members of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host
Committee.
Bayh’s vulnerability brings Coats back to politics
Former Senator Dan Coats said he was re-entering politics because he is increasingly alarmed and frustrated about the direction of the country.
Key business issues clear mid-session hurdle
The first half of a short session will close Wednesday, meaning bills must have passed out of either the House or Senate to
stay alive. Legislation regarding unemployment taxes and township-government reform easily met that deadline.
Indiana House passes watered down smoking-ban bill
The added exemptions include bars, taverns, tobacco shops and fraternal clubs such as American Legion posts.
Obama unveils 2011 budget with $3.8 trillion in spending
The president’s budget offers tax cuts for businesses, including a $5,000 tax credit for hiring new workers this year, help
for the unemployed and $25 billion more for cash-strapped state governments. Job creation will take precedence over stemming
a surging deficit.
Report: Indiana counties could save cash with vote centers
The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute says that all 92 state counties could reap big cost savings — more than $300,000 in Marion
County alone — if they used vote centers on Election Day instead of traditional precinct locations.
Obama takes populist tone in fight over jobs
The president’s unemployment strategy is twofold: create jobs, and force Republicans to choose between helping Main Street
and Wall Street.
State sells $300 million in Tax Anticipation Notes
The proceeds will help more than 120 local government units pay their bills while they wait for their
property tax receipts.
Health care reform will go on regardless of federal government
Massachusetts’ election of a Republican senator has put health reform legislation on life support. But for the health
care industry, reform is a reality that isn’t going to die.
Daniels revives push to merge PERF, TRF pension funds
Gov. Mitch Daniels wants legislators to revive a merger of the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund and the Indiana
State Teachers Retirement Fund. He says the move could save up to $50 million a year in fees.
Governor’s attorney mulling run for county prosecutor
Mark Massa, attorney for Gov. Mitch Daniels, is “considering” running for Marion County prosecutor as the Republican candidate.
The leader of the party in the county said he would be “ecstatic” if he would.
Indiana Senate panel approves school-start-date bill
The committee endorsed legislation that would prevent the state’s public schools from starting classes before Labor Day.
Indiana House approves bill allowing guns at work
Legislation that would prohibit employers from banning guns in people’s locked cars on company property has cleared both the
House and Senate.
Pence says he won’t run for Bayh’s Senate seat
Republican Mike Pence said he’ll instead run for re-election to the Congressional seat representing much of eastern Indiana
that he first won in 2000.
House lawmakers put statewide smoking ban on hold
The bill, would ban smoking in public places statewide except casinos and pari-mutuel horse racing venues.
New library standards to enhance online access
Hoosiers will have more access to the Internet and to public library materials across the state under a new set of standards
adopted by the Indiana State Library and Historical Board.
Obama aims aid package at middle class
The president’s proposals include bigger tax credits for child care and retirement savings; caps for student loan payments;
and boosting aid for families caring for elderly relatives.