Indiana panel OKs bill to end welfare privatization
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 14-10 Monday in favor of the bill, which now heads to the full House for consideration.
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‘Taxing’ not-for-profit property
Some Indiana mayors, desperate for revenue, think it’s time for "payments-in-lieu-of-taxes."
Supreme Court rejects Indiana’s appeal of Chrysler sale
The justices on Monday turned down an appeal from the state of Indiana pension funds that earlier challenged the automaker’s
bankruptcy proceedings.
Indiana releases details of new welfare system
Hybrid system of technology and human contact to be tried in 10 counties before wider roll-out
Lights out (crime up?) in Muncie
Muncie plans to turn out most of its street lights to keep from going broke. But what about the social consequences?
Cash-strapped mayors may tap owners of tax-exempt property
A group of mayors led by Tom Henry of Fort Wayne and Greg Ballard of Indianapolis is seeking new sources of revenue to replace
the millions they’ll lose because of property tax caps.
INDOT using federal funds to improve transportation options near schools
The Safe Routes to School program “aims to influence a new generation of healthy, sustainable travel
behavior,” says INDOT.
Hoosier Energy avoids financial brownout
Hoosier Energy, which supplies electricity to customers in 48 counties in central and southern Indiana, has settled a dispute
that had threatened to plunge the utility into bankruptcy.
HealthNet lands $10.5 million in stimulus funds
HealthNet said it will use the funds to expand and renovate two community health centers that have outgrown their space.
Study panel outlines options to keep gambling competitive
The Gaming Study Committee’s report said allowing riverboat casinos to relocate inland could be helpful.
Ballard rolls out tougher requirements for lobbyists
Lobbyists paid $1,000 or more to sway city or county officials will be required to report all activity online.
Keeping wage figures secret
IBJ isn’t the only news organization wondering whether the Indiana Economic Development Corp. is getting good bang
for the buck.
Indiana house panel takes up property-tax caps
If approved by the full Legislature during the session that gets under way in earnest in January, voters would decide whether
the caps should be constitutional.
State colleges face $150M in cuts as tax revenues fall
Indiana Gov. Daniels calls for cuts with announcement that tax collections for November were $144 million below forecast.
City mulls 6 proposals for use of Old City Hall
Visions for the empty historic building
range from offices to a museum. Two developers propose a boutique hotel on an adjacent parking
lot. Video bonus: Tour the landmark’s interior.
Constantino’s and City Market reach settlement
City Market has agreed to forgive Constantino’s $27,000 in unpaid rent if the meat and produce stand shuts down by Dec.
24.
Carp, shipping and a lawsuit
A lawsuit aimed at stopping invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan could bring some forms of shipping to a grinding halt.
Hearing set on Indiana government ethics bill
An Indiana House committee has set Dec. 16 as the day it will take up a bill to tighten lobbying and ethics rules.
Former Commerce director joins secretary of state race
Attorney Tom McKenna of Carmel on Tuesday started a three-day series of appearances across the state to kick off his campaign.