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Indianapolis resentment
Jealousy toward Indianapolis in the Statehouse shows no sign of letting up, one legislator says.
Osteopathy and Indiana Wesleyan
The Indiana Osteopathic Association passed over a virtually certain $75 million in startup funding from Indiana Wesleyan University
to choose Marian University for its new osteopathic college.
The other two elite colleges
Debating why Earlham and Taylor grads don’t take their places alongside peers from DePauw and Wabash.
‘Black’ rifles in the woods
Hunters are adopting rifles that look jarringly similar to versions soldiers carry in Afghanistan.
Immigration redux at the Statehouse
Are Republicans shooting themselves in the foot with another bill targeting illegals?
Outsiders as school superintendents
A change in rules for school administrators opens the door to people outside the traditional education establishment.
Too much, too soon in Elkhart?
Embattled workers might lose motivation to go back to school, thus putting them in an even worse position in the long run.
Again, on government reform
Assessing the odds for government reform in the General Assembly.
Census surprises
An Indiana University demographer outlines predictions on Latinos, homeownership and populations of unincorporated areas.
‘Most accurate’ forecaster predicts surge
A rising stock market will prompt consumers to start spending again, says Barclays economist Dean Maki.
Falcone mourning Saab
Former dealer saw the end coming, but says customers are following him to Volkswagen and Subaru.
Bailing out big spenders
Obama is going wobbling on forcing fiscal responsibility on states, and Hoosiers might get stuck with the bill.
Even Bentley sales are down
A Zionsville dealer says the economy is influencing its wealthy buyers, but things would be worse under Rolls-Royce.
Lilly Endowment’s two-fer
Its education focus just might make the endowment more of a jobs engine than the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
‘Taxing’ not-for-profit property
Some Indiana mayors, desperate for revenue, think it’s time for "payments-in-lieu-of-taxes."
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?
Overrun with Chihuahuas
The Bay Area has zillions of the tiny dogs. But Indianapolis isn’t part of the airlift strategy.