The Indiana Supreme Court has handed the developers of a controversial coal-to-gas plant planned for Rockport a decisive victory in a battle over whether a deal to build it complied with state law.

Democrats in Congress are promising to try to retroactively extend emergency unemployment benefits after the new year. The expiration of the benefits may satisfy some fiscal conservatives, but it has some economists and many desperate job-seekers concerned.

Just weeks after his first pick abruptly resigned the office, Gov. Mike Pence appointed Rep. Suzanne Crouch to be the new state auditor.

Old City Hall is undergoing renovations to host meetings next year for planning Indianapolis' comprehensive plan. It's called Plan 2020 and Mayor Greg Ballard says it is designed to create a community that keeps and attracts young talent and families.

The former NSA contractor leaked details of the National Security Agency's surveillance operations. Speculation that Snowden could get amnesty if he returns the documents were sparked by comments from the man in charge of the Snowden task force at the NSA.

When the popularity of catfish moved from the South across the U.S. in the 1980s, American catfish farmers could barely keep up with demand. But Vietnam has flooded the U.S. market with cheaper catfish, driving many catfish farms out of business and sparking a dispute that threatens a major trade deal.

The two-year deal passed despite opposition from Republicans who are part of the Tea Party faction. It was announced earlier this week, after being pounded out by Rep. Paul Ryan R-Wis., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.

Marion County's Election Board is taking another month to review what it wants from future technology purchases. Members agreed to wait until January to decide on releasing requests for proposals.

The City and County are beginning the process of developing a new criminal justice complex. There are still a lot of unknowns, but officials say they know the project will lead to savings and efficiencies.

The bipartisan plan would head off any more budget battles for two years. But it also doesn't cut spending as much as some Republicans want or restore some of the funding that Democrats favor. Both sides being disappointed may be the key to the plan's success, though.