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Study committee green lights mass transitnew

A legislative panel on Thursday endorsed a mass transit funding plan that could mean a tax increase for residents and businesses and require approval from local officials and voters.
Indiana loses million in tobacco paymentsnew

The state is set to lose $63 million in tobacco payments next year after an arbitration panel determined it failed to enforce a provision of the master settlement with tobacco companies.
Indiana Right-to-Work Law Ruled Unconstitutionalnew

A Lake County judge has ruled Indiana's right-to-work law unconstitutional, saying it requires unions to perform services for which they can't be compensated.
Mark Massa makes Indiana Supreme Courtnew

Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed his former chief counsel - Mark Massa - to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court and replace retiring Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
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Q&A with Indiana Gov. Mitch Danielsnew

Among Gov. Mitch Daniels' goals for 2012: implement a statewide smoking ban; pass a right-to-work law; and end what he calls "credit creep."