Lottery Commission inks contract, losing bidder files protest
Hoosier Lottery officials on Friday signed a 15-year contract with private manager GTECH Indiana, which promised to return $1.76 billion to state coffers over the next five years.
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GOP aims to bolster legislative firepower
Indiana Republicans expect to rule the Statehouse again in 2013, and the only question to be answered Nov. 6 is the extent of their majority.
State Senate leader warns city about raiding CIB funds
Council Democrats want to take funds from the Capital Improvement Board’s $67 million cash reserve to help shore up the city’s budget. But State Sen. Luke Kenley lobbed a threat that might make them think twice about pursuing the proposal.
New license plate marks Indiana bicentennial
The new plate design unveiled Thursday has a blue image of the state's shape with 200 written across it and encircled by 19 stars symbolizing Indiana as the 19th state.
Gubernatorial candidates face off in first debate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg finally drew Mike Pence out of his shell Wednesday in their first debate after months of criticizing the Republican congressman in what has been a fairly lopsided race.
Gubernatorial candidates ready for first debate
Mike Pence, John Gregg and Rupert Boneham all have promised to cut taxes and support job creation and education if elected governor next month.
Indiana House GOP makes no guarantee on tax cuts
Tax cuts being pushed by gubernatorial candidates are hardly guaranteed a rubber stamp from lawmakers, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday as he rolled out the 2013 agenda for his caucus.
Indiana House GOP makes no guarantees on tax cuts
Tax cuts being pushed by gubernatorial candidates are hardly guaranteed a rubber stamp from lawmakers, and a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage could win quick approval next year, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday.
Gubernatorial rivals eager to cut taxes
Indiana’s major-party candidates for governor can’t bestow a job upon every unemployed Hoosier, but each has offered what he considers the next-best thing: at least $500 million in tax cuts.
Daniels touts funding for teacher, judge pensions
Gov. Mitch Daniels said Thursday that $207 million will be invested in teacher pensions, along with $90 million toward judges' pensions and $32 million for police pensions.
Competition puts dent in Indiana casino revenue
Indiana casino revenue fell 3.5 percent through the first eight months of the year even though overall revenue at U.S. casinos grew 6 percent during the period. New casinos in Illinois and Ohio are likely to blame.
Candidate Gregg tempers Indiana Democrat expectations
Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg sought to downplay expectations from fellow Democrats Tuesday about what he might do if he beats the odds and gets elected next month.
Money woes underscore child services troubles
A Department of Child Services spokeswoman denied that fiscal concerns "factor into the decision on whether or not to refer a child for services." She also noted that some money was restored this year.
Drop in funding worries Indiana preservationists
The amount of money awarded through the state's Historic Preservation Fund has dropped nearly $100,000 over the past year.
Appeals court strikes down Indiana’s Medicaid dental cap
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upheld a preliminary injunction that blocked the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration from enforcing a $1,000 annual limit on dental coverage. The agency had established it as a cost-cutting measure in 2011.
Lawmakers seek stage-safety rules that small events can handle
Indiana lawmakers pondering new rules governing the type of temporary outdoor stage rigging involved in the 2011 State Fair stage collapse say they want to make sure the state doesn't overwhelm smaller events like county fairs with regulations.
Group seeks to halt spending on Ohio River bridges
A group that opposes two new planned Ohio River bridges is asking a judge to force Indiana and Kentucky to halt spending on the $2.6 billion project.
Gregg seeks $500M for transportation investment
Gubernatorial candidates are outlining their plans to enlist more corporate help for transportation needs as Indiana faces a new drop in road funds.
Gubernatorial, Senate debates planned for next month
John Gregg and Mike Pence will square off in three debates, starting Oct. 10. Candidates for U.S. Senate will debate on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23.
GOP senator plans bill decriminalizing pot possession
State Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford, said he’ll introduce legislation in the 2013 legislative session that would make possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana an infraction, rather than a criminal offense.