Daniels to talk privatization with GOP governors
The Indiana governor's policies have frequently been emulated by other Republican governors, including Wisconsin's Scott Walker and Ohio's John Kasich.
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States suing over health care law collect funding
Federal officials announced Tuesday they are awarding more money to help states carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Seven states that are suing to overturn the landmark law are also on the list for funding.
IU Health reports most serious medical errors
Indiana’s largest and busiest medical system committed 19 preventable errors last year at its hospitals in Indianapolis and other cities, three fewer than in 2009, according to a report released Monday.
Indiana retailers making push for online sales tax
A new coalition of Indiana retailers is planning a lobbying push aimed at convincing state lawmakers to force online businesses to collect the state's 7-percent sales taxes from customers.
Feds reject Indiana request for health care exemption
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday rejected Indiana's bid for an exemption from federal health care overhaul rules that require insurers selling policies to individuals to essentially dedicate 80 percent of the premiums they collect to medical care.
Purdue, IU students lobby for alcohol amnesty law
Student leaders on three college campuses are urging Indiana lawmakers to enact a law that shields underage drinkers from disciplinary action if they report that someone is intoxicated and at serious health risk.
Judge allows class in suit against state tort law
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker has certified the victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse as a single class in a lawsuit challenging a law that caps the state’s liability at $5 million. However, she concluded the plaintiffs are unlikely to win the challenge.
Judge to decide whether White’s candidacy stands
A court hearing to determine whether Charlie White is eligible to serve as Indiana secretary of state continued without him when he decided not to attend Wednesday.
Study: State loses millions annually in online sales taxes
The report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute says the state loses $40 million to $114 million every year in sales tax revenue from sales to online retailers such as Amazon.
Union members rally at Statehouse against GOP plans
The Indiana AFL-CIO organized the rally to coincide with the General Assembly's pro forma "Organization Day" on Tuesday.
Indiana Legislature set for new right-to-work fight
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says that passing a contentious right-to-work proposal will be his top priority during the coming legislative session.
Indiana voucher memo confuses, concerns districts
A memo that sparked concern among Indiana's school districts by saying they would begin losing funding this month under the state's new private school voucher law was sent "prematurely" a state education official says.
Pence uses D.C. profile to collect big donations
U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is using his national profile to expand his fundraising base well beyond Indiana’s borders and establish an early lead in the money race for governor.
State lets Occupy Indy protesters keep small camp
Indiana officials are declaring détente with Occupy Indy demonstrators after the protesters removed much of their camping equipment from the Statehouse lawn.
EDITORIAL: Gregg, Pence should think big
So far, the efforts of government haven’t been enough to reverse the relative slide in wages and incomes. Too few firms are using the playground Indiana has created.
Passengers likely would shoulder chunk of transit system costs
Federal transit data suggests passenger fares would generate about one-fourth of the money needed to operate a suburban rail and expanded bus system proposed for the region.
Occupy Indy protesters ordered to clear out camp
State officials gave Occupy Indy protesters 24 hours to remove their tents, sleeping bags and other camping accessories from the Statehouse lawn and warned there could be arrests Thursday should anybody resist the efforts to remove the items.
Indiana Legislature taking 2-day break for Super Bowl
Demand for hotel rooms will make it difficult for some out-of-town lawmakers to find at hotel rooms or long-term residences in Indianapolis.
Indiana legislative panel endorses test of iPads
An Indiana legislative panel endorsed a pilot program Monday that would equip two General Assembly committees with iPads in the upcoming session as part of a push to cut the amount of paper used to print copies of bills for lawmakers.
Agency endorses big cut to state horse racing’s $58M subsidy
The Indiana Inspector General recommends in a report that the annual subsidy paid to the state’s horse racing community be reduced by more than half, to $28 million.