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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010

New Committee Could Create, Restructure Academic Units at IU

Speaking during his second State of the University address Tuesday, McRobbie says the New Academic Directions Committee could also restructure existing programs across IU’s nine campuses.

Monday, Feb 22, 2010

District 61 Race to Focus on Property Tax Caps, I-69

Bloomington resident and military contractor Kevin Suddeth says he plans to focus on education spending and I-69 in his attempt to unseat State Representative Matt Pierce. But Pierce says Suddeth’s stances on issues conflict. WFIU’s Daniel Robison has more.

Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010

Hoosier Households Not Held to Same Standards as Industry

In its most recent estimate, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration shows more than 230 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions were produced in Indiana in 2007. The majority of that number is attributed to industry, but, a significant portion is produced by the average Hoosier. WFIU's Arianna Prothero has more.

Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010

Record Profit Aside, Cummins Could See More Layoffs And Slow Sales

Record Profit Aside, Cummins Could See More Layoffs And Slow Sales

Cummins enjoyed its largest fourth-quarter profit in company history last year. This, at least in part, can be attributed to reduced overhead costs generated by shedding thousands of employees. But as WFIU’s Daniel Robison reports, the earnings report, however strong, isn’t enough for the company to call back thousands of still-idle workers.

Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010

Media Inventory Turns Up Missing Discs of 50’s Radio Program

Media Inventory Turns Up Missing Discs of 50’s Radio Program

A recent media survey of all audio, video and film on the IU Bloomington campus turned up around half a million items, most cared for and stored properly for future generations. That changed when a group of archivists came across an unusual discovery in a campus building attic.

Monday, Jan 11, 2010

Stimulus Supporters Hope Cummins Grant Shows Virtues of Spending

Cummins will receive $54 million from the stimulus package to expand existing fuel-efficient transportation projects. With US Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Senator Evan Bayh and Rep. Baron Hill traveling to Columbus for the announcement, the Democrats hope the grants will help improve the stimulus' reputation. WFIU’s Daniel Robison reports.

Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009

Lilly Endowment Gives $60 Million to IU Medical School

Lilly Endowment Gives $60 Million to IU Medical School

A $60 million Lilly Endowment grant being given to the Indiana University School of Medicine will help the school recruit twenty scientists.

Friday, Oct 30, 2009

Charging Indiana Property Tax Bills Carries Extra Fees

With another round of property tax payments due on November 10th, some Hoosiers are facing a new choice: cash or charge? With near-record unemployment around the state, counties are seeing fewer homeowners pay with cash and checks and more with plastic. But as WFIU’s Daniel Robison reports, paying by credit creates another issue all its own.

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009

IT Company to Relocate to Kokomo, Create 400 Jobs

An information technology company has announced it'll relocate from California to Kokomo, in the process creating more than 400 jobs. Kokomo's mayor says he hopes it's the start of a string of similar announcements.

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009

Lobbying the Legislature for Virtual Education: Part 2 of 3

Lobbying the Legislature for Virtual Education: Part 2 of 3

Virtual education in Indiana operates with few state standards, which some argue has led to a lack of quality and consistency. Some groups are trying to impose more rules, by influencing the state legislature to set ground rules for how computer-based learning happens in the state. WFIU’s Daniel Robison takes a look at those lobbying efforts.