Pence uses D.C. profile to collect big donations
U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is using his national profile to expand his fundraising base well beyond Indiana’s borders and establish an early lead in the money race for governor.
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Daniels eyes right-to-work legislation in final session
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has long flirted with right-to-work legislation, but is letting the General Assembly take the lead.
Gregg stages rally to kick off run for governor
The Democrat from Sandborn said he was running because he was concerned about the state's business climate and the state of its schools.
Daniels says ‘right-to-work’ law would help Indiana
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said a right-to-work law would make the state more competitive when its comes to business-expansion opportunities.
Simon sues state over sales-tax loophole for Amazon.com
Simon Property Group Inc. has filed suit against the Indiana Department of Revenue in an attempt to force the state to collect sales taxes from Amazon.com Inc.
Changes to state fair unlikely in 2012 legislative session
Indiana lawmakers look ready to wait at least a year before changing any laws in response to the stage collapse that killed seven at this summer’s Indiana State Fair. And that’s if they change anything at all.
‘Survivor’ all-star Boneham to run for governor
“Survivor” fan favorite Rupert Boneham announced Saturday in Indianapolis that he’s seeking to become the Libertarian Party’s gubernatorial nominee in next year’s election, saying in a statement that, “It’s time for a change in Indiana.”
Indiana making hay from Illinois’ tax mayhem
Many Illinois firms are serious about moving or expanding out of state—and Indiana economic development officials are racing to capitalize.
Angling to be VP: Republicans run without campaigning
More than a year from Election Day, all sorts of Republicans, including Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, are making a point of keeping themselves in the national spotlight, stoking speculation that they are potential running mates for the eventual GOP presidential nominee.
Connected law firm’s deal with Indiana grows
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration now will pay Barnes & Thornburg up to $8.05 million through next June to represent the administration of Gov. Mitch Daniels in the lawsuit with IBM Corp.
‘Survivor’ contestant considers run for governor
Former "Survivor" contestant Rupert Boneham has formed an exploratory committee to possibly seek the Libertarian Party's nomination for governor.
Vouchers prompt thousands to change schools
Weeks after Indiana began the nation's broadest school voucher program, thousands of students have transferred from public to private schools, causing a spike in enrollment at some Catholic institutions that were only recently on the brink of closing for lack of pupils.
Indiana hires outside firm to review state fair disaster
Indiana has hired an outside firm to help with its investigation into a fatal stage collapse at the state fair after questions were raised about the state's ability to conduct an objective probe itself.
Education battle unleashed torrents of money in Indiana
Education reformers dramatically outspent opponents on lobbying, advertising and grass-roots campaigning during the past legislative session.
State Fair stage that failed may not have been inspected
A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security said neither the fire marshal nor Homeland Security officials conduct inspections. And the city does not have the authority to inspect items on state property.
Indiana banks continue quest for tax consistency
Lobby prepares new pitch for next legislative session.
Candidate Pence eyes Indiana income-tax cuts
Republican Mike Pence is looking at ways to cut Indiana income tax rates across the board if elected governor next year.
Democrat Gregg wants to improve manufacturing base
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg said Tuesday he would focus on rejuvenating the state's manufacturing base if he is elected governor next November.
Indiana could weather U.S. default for a couple months
The state would be able to draw down its $1.2 billion cash reserves and lean on money from the $3.8 billion Indiana Toll Road lease to carry it for a few months until the federal government came up with a plan, according to Budget Director Adam Horst.
Pence’s policy silence may be smart politics
One of Rep. Mike Pence's first campaign promises, made the day before he kicked off his campaign for governor last month, was that he won't talk policy until after the May 2012 Republican primary.