State will lose $63M in tobacco payments in 2014
An arbitration panel found that the state hadn’t worked hard enough to collect funds from cigarette companies. The money is used to fund health programs in Indiana.
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Indiana to seek better future deal on Amtrak line to Chicago
Indiana lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to re-examine a deal that will keep the Amtrak line between Indianapolis and Chicago running for at least another year.
Indy pitches in to continue Amtrak line to Chicago
Communities on Amtrak's Hoosier State line from Indianapolis to Chicago will help continue the service for at least a year.
BMV commissioner leaving post in December
R. Scott Waddell, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, will step down Dec. 2, he announced Tuesday.
Amtrak, state reach deal to keep Chicago route running
The $2.7 million agreement will keep the Hoosier State passenger rail service between Indy and Chicago operating for one year.
Investment pool head seeks GOP state treasurer nod
TrustINdiana investment pool director Kelly Mitchell emailed GOP county chairs over the weekend to announce she's running for the office.
Lawmakers eye tougher Indiana daycare rules
Operators of unlicensed daycare facilities that receive public money would have to undergo training or ensure they had adequate staffing under proposals being considered by lawmakers.
Indiana budget heads tell agencies to trim expenses
Through the first three months of the current state fiscal year, revenue has come in $73.5 million less than predicted by the forecast used by lawmakers in writing the 2014-15 state budget.
Pence appoints panel to develop transportation plan
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced Thursday he will turn planning for the state’s “next generation” of transportation infrastructure over to a panel that will be co-chaired by the lieutenant governor and an industry official.
Pence appointments bring lottery commission to full strength
Luke Bosso, a Republican, and Debra Kunce, a Democrat, will join the five-member board.
Could airport gambling idea take off?
Two gambling-industry lawyers see untapped potential in Indianapolis International Airport, which they argue is the ideal place to roll out wireless gambling technology and rake in revenue to support more nonstop flights, like the one United Airlines will launch in January to San Francisco.
Ethics panel to consider possible job changes
The State Ethics Commission this week will review ethics questions from a pair of their officials who may leave their jobs and consider a conflict-of-interest query from Gov. Mike Pence's new lobbyist.
Pence promotes career training at NBC summit
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Pence touted steps to improve vocational training at NBC’s Education Nation summit on a panel with two Democratic governors.
State tax collections miss budget expectations
Tax receipts for the first quarter of the state's fiscal year have missed projections that were used to write the current two-year budget.
Indiana securities commissioner leaving post
Chris Naylor, Indiana Securities Commissioner for the past six years, will become the assistant executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council.
State opens downtown parking lots to development
Proposals due Nov. 15 could cover one or all of three state-owned parking facilities, which contain 6,096 spaces and generate more than $1 million a year from special events.
Supreme Court weighs arguments in smoking-ban case
At issue in part is whether one business or industry can make enough money to be exempted from rules that apply to all others. The decision could have repercussions in communities throughout the state.
UPDATE: Cabinet company to hire 309 in Connersville
A cabinet company announced Friday that it will hire more than 300 people over five years at a vacant former auto parts plant in eastern Indiana.
Mass-transit plan draws critics in state hearing
Three tea party members testified Thursday against the $1.3 billion proposal that lawmakers delayed last session and sent to a study committee for review.
Indiana, Amtrak continue Hoosier State line talks
Indiana and Amtrak are making progress hammering out a short-term agreement to keep a passenger line between Indianapolis and Chicago running until a comprehensive funding deal is reached.