Indiana Court of Appeals cuts sentence in arson case that sparked criticism :Judges found offense to be "prank," ... (South Bend Tribune)
SOUTH BEND -- The Indiana Court of Appeals today reduced by half the sentence of a 19-year-old man who pleaded guilty to arson in 2007 in a case that sparked concerns over the fairness of the St. Joseph County criminal justice system.

Fitch Confirms Indiana Finance Authority Lease Bonds, Series 2003C&D at 'AA' (Centre Daily Times)
Fitch Ratings has confirmed its underlying 'AA' rating to the Indiana Finance Authority's (authority) conversion of $71,250,000 facilities revenue refunding bonds, series 2003C and 2003D to term-rate period from auction-rate securities. The bonds are expected to be offered via negotiation on July 24. Fitch also affirms at 'AA' approximately $3 billion of Indiana's appropriation debt. The Rating ...

Fitch Rates $55MM Indiana Fin Auth Lease Appropriation Bonds (Stadium Proj) Ser 2008A 'AA/F1+' (Centre Daily Times)
Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of 'AA/F1+' to $55,000,000 Indiana Finance Authority (the authority), lease appropriation bonds (Stadium Project), series 2008 A. Fitch also affirms at 'AA' approximately $3 billion of Indiana's appropriation debt. The Rating Outlook is Stable.

Fitch Rates $55MM Indiana Fin Auth Lease Appropriation Bonds (Stadium Proj) Ser 2008A ´AA/F1+´ (wallstreet:online AG)
Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ´AA/F1+´ to $55,000,000 Indiana Finance Authority (the

Indiana June unemployment above national average (Indiana's NewsCenter)
INDIANAPOLIS (July 18, 2008) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remains lower than neighboring states, according to the latest monthly employment report released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD).