Fate of Lake income tax back in county's hands

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers have decided for now to leave the debate over a Lake County income tax to the County Council, but plans for Gary airport board reforms and studies of a Steel City port and trauma hospital are in danger following a contentious House committee hearing.

South Shore study on track to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers would be required to examine the future of the South Shore Line and its operating board under legislation approved Monday by the Indiana Senate.

Brown picked to lead region's legislative delegation

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana's legislative delegation has elected state Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, as their leader for the 2013 session.

South Shore revenue grew despite fewer riders

INDIANAPOLIS | Despite a slight ridership dip due in part to a fare increase, revenue at the region's commuter rail service improved last year compared to 2010.

Lake officials ready to throw tax proposals under the bus

CROWN POINT | Lake County bus agencies planning an express route to the county government center to collect new taxpayer subsidies are likely to meet a veto roadblock.

Organziation offers bus service to new Porter hospital

VALPARAISO | Porter hospital's move from downtown Valparaiso could create transportation problems for employees and patients that Porter County Aging and Community Services has offered to help solve.

Bus service looking at the end of the road

HAMMOND | Frustration and anger filled the Hammond Public Library's Community Room during Thursday's Regional Bus Authority public hearing.

EDITORIAL: Missed opportunities; missing Democrats

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' final State of the State address was full of concern for the Hoosier Holy Land but absent any mention of Northwest Indiana and the other corners of the state. Hey, don't forget us!

RBA schedules public hearing regarding service cuts

HAMMOND | The Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority invites public input regarding proposed changes to the current easygo Lake Transit Service at a scheduled public hearing from 3 to 7 p.m. July 6 at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St.