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Indiana justice urges deal over House boycott fines
Indiana's chief justice is urging Democratic and Republican lawmakers to work out their own differences that still linger from two straight years of legislative walkouts.
Indiana lawmakers seek decentralized school choices
Two Republican state senators announced Wednesday they will push measures to decentralize school leadership in Indiana and pull the state out of a national education initiative.
Pennsylvania to sue NCAA over Sandusky-related penalty
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said he will sue the Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association, challenging a $60 million fine levied against Penn State University for its role in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.
Head of Indiana safety agency resigns after 7 years
The head of Indiana's workplace safety agency has stepped down after seven years in the job, during which the department issued some of the largest safety fines in the state's history.
Legislator calls for comprehensive look at state gambling policies
New Albany representative says competition from surrounding states threatens revenue Indiana now depends on.
New panel sparks concern of chamber, environmentalists
The rules panel was authorized by a law passed last session that merged Indiana's water pollution, air pollution and solid waste management boards.
2nd female Indiana justice to take formal oath
Loretta Rush was serving as a Tippecanoe County judge when Gov. Daniels picked her for the high court in September.
Daniels fell short on lifting incomes
As Gov. Mitch Daniels leaves office in January, there is debate about whether his policies of keeping taxes and spending low, while pursuing alternative strategies to improve roads and schools, have been the best way to help Indiana attract and create more high-wage, knowledge-based jobs.
2012 NEWSMAKER: School librarian Ritz won with grass-roots campaign
Democrat Glenda Ritz pulled off a David-versus-Goliath victory to unseat Republican Tony Bennett as Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction.
Competition blamed for state casino revenue drop
The latest state revenue forecast projects annual casino tax revenue will decline by about $42 million, or 9 percent, for the second year of the new two-year state budget.
Sensient settles over use of ‘popcorn lung’ chemical
The locally based flavor maker has agreed to reduce its usage of diacetyl, which had prompted fines from the state. The deal significantly reduces the amount of the penalty—from $325,500 to $99,000.
Carmel lawmaker wants transparency from IEDC
Sen. Mike Delph said he believes the economic development organization is intentionally misleading the public about the number of jobs that companies receiving incentives create.
State’s unemployment rate holds steady at 8 percent
Indiana shed 9,800 private-sector jobs in November, mainly due to losses in the construction industry, according to state officials.
Skillman to lead southern Indiana development group
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is heading south after she leaves the Indiana Statehouse to lead an economic development group revolving around the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Auditors: Tech issues, worker rush led to state tax errors
Auditors investigating Indiana's Department of Revenue are saying outdated technology and a work culture that sacrificed accuracy for speed led to $526 million in tax errors from the state.
Pence’s inner circle includes old, new hands
Mike Pence's staff says he likes to chew over an issue extensively before presenting it to the public, and wants to hear from multiple sides before making up his mind.
Pence keeps transportation, National Guard chiefs
Pence announced that Maj. Gen. Martin Umbarger would continue as the head of Indiana's National Guard and Michael Cline would continue serving as state transportation commissioner.
IEDC seeks $30M fund to stoke life sciences firms
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is looking to renew its commitment to life sciences by creating a $30 million venture fund. The amount dedicated to one sector would be equal to the state’s allocation for all high-tech startups over the past two years.
Indiana to get $1.1 million in Pfizer settlement
The money is the state's share of a $42.9 million deal the drugmaker struck to resolve allegations it deceptively marketed an antibacterial agent and promoted a fibromyalgia treatment for off-label uses.