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Common Core State Standards are on tap to be the most contentious of topics on the General Assembly's interim study agenda.
Indiana Gov. Says Federal Media Shield Law is Needed
If you want to know Indianapolis, you have to read NUVO. For thirteen years, NUVO has anticipated the changes and growth of this Midwestern capital, providing the city's most authoritative coverage of politics, culture, the arts and music.
State looks to private firms on I-69 section
Gov. Mike Pence said Wednesday he's "firmly committed" to completing the extension of Interstate 69 to Indianapolis but he wants to do so using partnerships with private business.
Indiana needs to pay our elected leaders more
As the salaries of various local CEOs have been published and the focus of media attention recently, we thought it might be an opportune time to address the issue of compensation for some very important Hoosier leaders.
Mary J. Blige facing tax problems
Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No.
Rolling Stones exhibit opens at Rock Hall Museum
Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No.
Aaron Lewis will make Grand Ole Opry debut
Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No.
PORTAGE, Indiana - The mayor of Portage has caught police and fire leaders by surprise by ordering a hiring freeze for the departments until the city's revenue picture is clearer.]]> VINCENNES, Indiana - Several rural gravel roads could be closed in a southwestern Indiana county where officials say they don't have the money to pay for repair ... (more)
Pence Ceremonial Signing Of $100 Million Bailout For Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Gov. Mike Pence held a ceremonial signing of HB 1544 in his office today flanked by the bill's authors, State Rep.
Statehouse memorial honors late Indiana Gov. Bowen
Top Indiana officials praised Otis Bowen's humble nature and political legacy as a tax reformer Thursday during a Statehouse memorial for the popular two-term governor who began his career as a small-town physician.
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is urging congressional leaders to bring a revived federal media shield law to a vote on the floors of the U.S. House and Senate.
Gov. Pence in Monroe County to honor veterans on Memorial Day
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks at the Kiwanis meeting in Bloomington earlier this year.
Community Comment: Test would prove fertilizer can be safe
If you look up "Fertilizer" online in Wikipedia, it is defined as "Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to soil to supply one or more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants.
Group wants to halt Common Core Standards in schools
Opponents of new national education standards are hoping to put a stop to them here in Wisconsin, but public school officials say that would be a big mistake.
Gregg pondering 2nd run for Indiana governor
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg said Wednesday he is pondering another run at the state's top job, but has yet to make a decision.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he is committed to finishing I-69 into Indianapolis, toll free
Gov. Mike Pence said today Indiana must complete I-69 into Marion County, arguing that it will cement this state's identity as the "Crossroads of America." And, he told reporters later, it will be done without imposing tolls.
Pence Highlights Indiana's School Choice
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence discussed Indiana's lead in the school choice movement at a conference in Washington DC this week.
2 area students among 30 Wilson Fellows
Andrew Alvarez of Fort Wayne and Kyle Penrod of Warren are among 30 teachers named Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows.
Verbatim: Indiana ranked 2nd most competitive state for business
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana was ranked as the most competitive state for business in the Midwest and the second best nationwide in Site Selection magazine's Top 10 Competitive States of 2012.
If you thought efforts to consolidate local government had slowed down in the recent legislative session, you would be wrong.