Jobless benefits fix costing businesses more
Indiana’s businesses have paid nearly 45 percent more in employer taxes this year under a legislative effort to fix the state’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund.
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Vouchers prompt thousands to change schools
Weeks after Indiana began the nation's broadest school voucher program, thousands of students have transferred from public to private schools, causing a spike in enrollment at some Catholic institutions that were only recently on the brink of closing for lack of pupils.
Indiana officials settle voter registration lawsuit
Indiana officials have settled a class-action lawsuit that claimed the state wasn't following federal laws over the opportunity for voter registration at public assistance offices.
More Indiana welfare requests being submitted online
More than half of the state's new applications for food stamps and other welfare assistance are being submitted online, Indiana social services chief Michael Gargano told lawmakers Tuesday.
Illinois facing jobs assault from other states
Indiana is leading a push by other states to chip away at Illinois' vulnerable economic image and lure jobs away.
Indiana property tax caps slice 2011 bills
Indiana property taxpayers saw their savings grow by 32 percent this year compared to a year ago thanks to statewide tax caps on their 2011 bills, according to a state report.
State launches program to help employ ex-offenders
The state is launching an initiative aimed at helping ex-offenders find jobs, particularly with large businesses that tend to have the most trepidation about hiring them.
Judge orders Indiana to preserve fair stage wreckage
A judge says he will issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from destroying any evidence from the deadly collapse of an Indiana State Fair stage.
Court rules state overreached when it shut puppy mill
The state had seized and sold 240 dogs at business, citing $142,000 in unpaid taxes.
Governor sets ‘back to business’ example as probe unfolds
Leadership in wake of State Fair stage collapse compared to aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Minnesota bridge disaster.
‘Buy local’ law doesn’t sting Indy sewer project
A new state law that could add to the cost of public works projects didn’t impact one of Indianapolis’ most sizable bids this year.
Indiana hires outside firm to review state fair disaster
Indiana has hired an outside firm to help with its investigation into a fatal stage collapse at the state fair after questions were raised about the state's ability to conduct an objective probe itself.
Racinos ask federal court to lower their tax liability
If Indiana Live and Hoosier Park prevail, the racetrack-casinos may cut they could cut their combined tax bill by $30 million a year.
Education battle unleashed torrents of money in Indiana
Education reformers dramatically outspent opponents on lobbying, advertising and grass-roots campaigning during the past legislative session.
I-465 renamed USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway
The interstate loop around Indianapolis was formally renamed for the cruiser sunk in shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean during the closing days of World War II.
State Fair stage that failed may not have been inspected
A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security said neither the fire marshal nor Homeland Security officials conduct inspections. And the city does not have the authority to inspect items on state property.
Daniels says smoking ban has chance to pass next year
The governor says he wants to see the percentage of adult Hoosiers who smoke drop to 20 percent by the end of his term. A recent report put the state's smoking rate at a historic low of 21.1 percent.
Governor calls wind gust that toppled stage a ‘fluke’
Gov. Mitch Daniels said precautions were taken before the storm, but no one could have foreseen such a strong gust focused in one place.
Foreign students fear impact of new immigration law
The law that took effect July 1 states that "public assistance" for postsecondary education is only available to U.S. residents or "qualified aliens."
Fundraising starts slowly for Indiana student loan program
The slow economy is hurting progress on an endowment that would help pro bono lawyers repay debt.