Indiana state government http://wfpl.org en Indiana Lawmakers Could Wrap Up Session This Week http://wfpl.org/post/indiana-lawmakers-could-wrap-session-week <p></p><p>The 2013 Indiana General Assembly is winding down, with legislative leaders saying they may be able to wrap up business early.</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The Indiana General Assembly faces an April 29 deadline to wrap up its business, including adoption of a new, two-year state budget.</span></p><p>Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said last week that he thought the legislature might be able to finish its work by the end of this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If that happens, lawmakers would not have to return to the Statehouse for a final day on Monday, April 29.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:20:35 +0000 Rick Howlett and Associated Press 5080 at http://wfpl.org Indiana Lawmakers Could Wrap Up Session This Week Judge: No Money For Indiana In IBM Suit http://wfpl.org/post/judge-no-money-indiana-ibm-suit <p>A judge has ruled that Indiana cannot collect millions of dollars it claims IBM owes over the state&#39;s failed welfare system overhaul but says IBM is entitled to payment for equipment the state kept.</p><p>Marion County Judge David Dreyer issued the order&nbsp;today.</p><p>Dreyer presided over a trial earlier this year of dueling lawsuits concerning the state&#39;s cancellation of IBM&#39;s nearly $1.4 billion contract with the Family and Social Services Administration.</p> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:39:35 +0000 The Associated Press 1045 at http://wfpl.org