Bill could pave way for Indiana nuclear power plants
The word “nuclear” isn’t even mentioned, but Senate Bill 69 is a virtual launch code for reviving attempts
at commercial nuclear power in Indiana.
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Indianapolis Economic Development reports healthy 2009 job attraction, retention numbers
The organization responsible for attracting new businesses to Marion County and helping companies already
located here with expansion secured 11,135 job commitments and $157 million in private investment from
45 companies in 2009.
Lucas Oil Stadium lease for Final Four is on CIB’s front burner
Greg Shaheen, NCAA senior vice president of basketball and business strategies, said the deal needs tweaking
because Lucas Oil Stadium was in the conceptual stages when Indianapolis won the bid to host the 2010
Final Four.
City’s plan to raise money with sponsorships takes wing with KFC
Mayor Greg Ballard this month rolled out the first of what he hopes will be 10 to 15 city sponsorship and advertising deals
this year, with the aim of saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Indiana House expected to consider property tax bill
The House could also advance a bill Thursday that would tighten lobbying and ethics rules in the General Assembly.
IU looks for ways to trim budget after state cuts
Indiana University must cut $58.9 million from its budget over the remainder of the state’s two-year budget cycle.
Evansville, county move toward consolidation
The only merged city-county government in the state is in Indianapolis, which underwent its consolidation in the early 1970s.
Indiana AG to review federal health care bill
Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he’ll look at the constitutionality of parts of the federal health care bill, including
the so-called Nebraska compromise.
Senate panel to consider riverboat casino changes
A state senator said his committee will consider legislation that would allow riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio
River to move inland in hopes of staving off new competition from neighboring states.
Indiana lawmakers start session with bipartisan talk
Indiana General Assembly begins 2010 session with the usual pledges, but election-year politics and redistricting are likely
to complicate matters.
Again, on government reform
Assessing the odds for government reform in the General Assembly.
Indiana lawmakers set to get back to work
Property-tax caps, unemployment insurance, ethics top list of issues awaiting General Assembly.
Census surprises
An Indiana University demographer outlines predictions on Latinos, homeownership and populations of unincorporated areas.
Indiana pushes firms toward electric vehicles, but has few of its own
State government hasn’t put much money toward becoming a leader among states integrating hybrids
into their massive vehicle fleets.
Fairgrounds’ digital billboard is exception to county ban
Clear Channel Outdoor is building Marion County’s first full-size digital billboard along Fall Creek Parkway on the
grounds of the Indiana State Fair. The first message might as well be: Take that, Indianapolis!
Daniels doesn’t expect more budget cuts in 2010
Governor says Indiana likely will have to use all of its financial reserves to get by.
Government moves closer to fresh aid for GMAC
The new infusion would be in the range of another $3 billion, short of the roughly $6 billion the government had earlier thought
GMAC would need to stabilize the company.
Assessor predicts 2010 property tax bills will be on time
Indianapolis property tax bills, paid in two installments due in May and November, should be sent without delay for the first year since
2006.
Indiana schools will get budgets cut in January
Schools will lose about 3.5 percent of current state funding in 2010, starting with their January payment.