Pence Applauds State Prison-to-Work Program
Governor Mike Pence is encouraging more companies to take part in HIRE, a state program that helps former convicts reenter the workforce. Pence says the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGovernor Raises Medicaid Reimbursement Rates
Health care providers across Indiana will receive more money from Medicaid reimbursement after Governor Mike Pence Wednesday announced a rate increase. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState Legislators to Hold Hearings on ISTEP+ Glitches
In the wake of ISTEP testing disruptions that have called into question the validity of this year’s tests, the General Assembly this week will hold the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState Tries to Lure Jobs With New Campaign
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is deploying a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing the state’s unemployment rate. Governor Mike Pence» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleInterview: Janet Napolitano Talks Immigration Reform
As the U.S. Senate wraps up debate on a comprehensive immigration reform bill, members of President Barack Obama's administration are going to the public» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHoosier Retraining Efforts Get a Financial Boost
Indiana is getting more federal grant money to boost its efforts retraining out-of-work Hoosiers for next-generation jobs. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleYoung Adults Struggle To Find Jobs Post-Recession
The unemployment rate among young adults in Indiana is significantly higher than the state average and a Ball State economist says Hoosiers in that age» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLeading Index Shows Mixed Signals for Indiana Economy
An Indiana University economist says the Leading Index for Indiana – an economic predictor for the state – is sending mixed messages about the health of» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCommittee Set to Add Transparency at DCS
Lawmakers say a new Department of Child Services oversight committee will help increase the agency’s transparency by developing a greater sense of» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleExpert: Interruptions Didn't Affect ISTEP Scores
The widespread disruptions to Indiana’s online standardized tests last April, on average, did not hurt students’ final ISTEP+ scores. That’s the conclusion» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGroup Vows to Fight Gay Marriage Ban
A bipartisan coalition of community, faith and business leaders opposing Indiana’s proposed amendment banning same sex marriage is promising a well-funded» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleOfficial: Clarification Needed on School Resource Officer Training
Indiana’s Homeland Security director wants more clarification as to who can certify the training of school resource officers, the law enforcement personnel» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHealthy Indiana Plan Extended One Year
More than 36 thousand Hoosiers with health insurance through the Healthy Indiana Plan will get to keep their plans for another year. Indiana reached an» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState Police Target Marijuana Trafficking
Hoosiers will see an increased police presence on Indiana highways this week as state troopers join five other states for a crackdown on illegal drug» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMusic Aboard the Historic Wabash Cannonball
For the first time since 1993, steam locomotive no. 765 departed Fort Wayne for a public trip. Thousands hopped aboard for two round-trip excursions to» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleEmail from Pence's Education Agency Suggested Reducing Ritz's Power
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz says emails from Governor Pence’s new education agency reveal an attempt to oust her as State Board of Education Chair....» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleChange To Indiana's Criminal Code Could Increase Prison Population
Independent analysts say the overhaul of Indiana’s criminal code will increase the prison population unless the law also pushes prosecutors and judges...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCinema Center's Jonah Crismore on Holiday Films
Santa's not the only one making a list & checking it twice this holiday season! Cinema Center's executive director, Jonah Crismore was invited into...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFort Wayne Officially Has a New Police Chief and Director of Public Safety
With the new year came a number of personnel changes for the Fort Wayne Police Department. It was standing room only at the swearing-in ceremony for new...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleIndiana Shoppers Will Be Charged Sales Tax on Amazon
Hoosiers shopping on Amazon dot com are now being charged sales taxes on their purchases. The online retailer’s new policy is part of a settlement it...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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