Indiana tax revenue better than expected for July
The new budget year is off to a good start for Indiana’s state government with about $23 million more in tax revenue coming in than expected.
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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.
Daniels giving most state workers bonuses
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is dipping into the state's $1.2 billion surplus to give bonuses to most state workers.
UPDATE: Indiana ends budget year with $1.2B surplus
After a year of spending cuts to state agencies and school districts, during which state workers were asked to do more than ever, Indiana released its final budget numbers for the fiscal year that showed it sitting on a $1.2 billion surplus.
How key bills fared during 2011 legislative session
Indiana senators and representatives debated a wide range of bills with significant business implications during the 2011 session of the General Assembly, which wrapped up April 29.
State tax revenue falls short of April forecast
Indiana's state government collected $87 million less than expected in tax revenue during April.
Districts: Full-day kindergarten funds not enough
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' plan to allocate $47 million for full-day kindergarten in districts that don't offer it isn't likely to be enough to make that vision a reality, some districts say.
Indiana legislators adjourn with $28B budget
The Indiana General Assembly adjourned for the year late Friday, bringing an end to a roller-coaster legislative session that produced politically-charged legislation that will help shape elections next year and for the next decade.
Indiana budget deal includes Daniels-backed refund
Indiana lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a new $28 billion state budget that would give slight funding increases to schools without raising taxes, leave the state with more than $1 billion in reserves and give taxpayers refunds if the state takes in more money than it needs.
Key Indiana lawmakers optimistic about budget deal
Legislative leaders think they are on track to reach a budget deal by the time the legislative session ends Friday.
Democratic leader wants summer gas tax suspension
State Rep. Patrick Bauer of South Bend wants the state to suspend taxes on gasoline during the summer in a move he says would save consumers about 40 cents per gallon.
Teacher merit pay bill heads to Daniels’ desk
A bill linking teacher pay with student performance has won final legislative approval and now heads to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.
Budget could spur talks of school consolidation
Indiana lawmakers may have found a way to spur the consolidation of small school districts without jumping into the politically unpopular issue: Starve small districts of state funding to financially push them toward merger talks.
Indiana lawmakers face busy final week
Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says Indiana lawmakers are on track to finish their work on time as the legislative session draws to an end this week despite a five-week boycott by House Democrats.
State slow to move to money-saving home health care
Indiana taxpayers are paying about $300 million a year in nursing home costs despite a state law that would allow the state to save millions while keeping many elderly and disabled Hoosiers in their homes or with family members.
Indiana House passes bill to cut corporate tax rates
Indiana's corporate income tax rate would be cut by nearly 25 percent over the next four years under a plan the Indiana House has approved.
Daniels wants taxpayer refund back in budget
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has written lawmakers to urge them to restore an automatic taxpayer refund that was removed from a budget proposal this week.
Statehouse fight continues over bank-insurance fund
Indiana lawmakers likely will avoid tapping an obscure bank-insurance fund to help bolster state coffers, but bankers may not survive the battle completely unscathed.
Indiana Senate backs pulling Planned Parenthood money
The Indiana Senate voted Monday to prohibit any state contracts or grants with Planned Parenthood or other organizations that provide abortions.
Analysts: Indiana taking in more money than expected
Analysts told the State Budget Committee on Friday they expect the state to take in some $643.7 million more in fiscal 2012 and 2013 than anticipated in the previous revenue forecast.