Group for disabled has plan to improve services
The Arc of Indiana's executive director says the state has more than 20,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities waiting for services.
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Court sides with racinos in tax dispute with state
A federal bankruptcy court has sided with two Indiana racinos in a dispute over their tax burdens, a ruling that could reduce the total amount they pay into state coffers by as much as $30 million per year.
Drug theft is ongoing battle for pharmacies
Over the last 12 months, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy has conducted license litigation involving at least 35 pharmacy personnel statewide who’ve been accused of stealing drugs from work.
Indiana panel recommends right-to-work legislation
An Indiana panel voted to urge lawmakers to approve "right-to-work" legislation when they reconvene in January in a move that could set the stage for another showdown with House Democrats.
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.”
Teachers sue 3 Indiana school districts, seek raises
The dispute, which includes schools in Noblesville, stems from changes passed by the Legislature earlier this year limiting collective bargaining agreements between local districts and teachers’ unions.
State signs sponsor for road-side assistance program
State Farm Insurance will pay $1.25 million over the next three years to sponsor the Hoosier Helper program.
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.
Kilroy’s gets liquor approval for Broad Ripple location
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 3-0 to give Kilroy’s a liquor permit for the location at 821 Broad Ripple Ave. despite protests from a neighborhood group.
White’s request for Bayh investigation rejected
A prosecutor has turned down embattled Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's request for an independent investigation of his vote fraud allegations against former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.
Officials urge Indiana Planned Parenthood to split up
Indiana officials contend the state's Planned Parenthood chapter could end a fierce legal dispute over abortion funding by simply separating its abortion business from other services.
Indiana senator pushes taxing online sales
Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, plans to ask his Statehouse colleagues Thursday to help him lobby Congress for the right to tax online sales.
Indianapolis neighborhood striving for LEED status
Designation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
Farm plan may preserve crop subsidies, groups say
A bill backed by Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar would consolidate several subsidy programs into a plan to aid farmers when revenue declines.
Daniels names interim Hoosier Lottery director
Megan Ornellas will serve as interim director of the Hoosier Lottery until a replacement can be found for Kathryn Densborn, who resigned following a flap over her lavish spending on a new headquarters.
More Indiana counties to gain automated welfare filing
Nineteen central Indiana counties will gain access to online filing and other automated intake for welfare benefits later this month, leaving Marion County as the only one without access to the automation.
Mourdock cuts use of state car during Senate run
Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock has largely stopped driving his state-owned vehicle for personal matters to avoid any perception that its use is “campaign related.”
More Hoosier investment advisers will be regulated by state
The federal Dodd-Frank act shifts firms from Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
Charlie White seeks voter-fraud probe of Bayhs
Indiana's beleaguered Indiana secretary of state requested an independent prosecutor to look into his allegations of vote fraud and homestead fraud against former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh and his wife, Susan.