ACLU says prisons not complying with court order
A federal judge has ordered the Indiana Department of Correction to come to her courtroom Wednesday and explain its "precise plans" for improving the treatment of mentally ill prisoners.
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Moody’s revises NCAA credit outlook to negative
The NCAA's credit outlook has been downgraded by ratings agency Moody's as the governing body of college sports deals with an anti-trust lawsuit about the use of athletes' images and likenesses.
Supreme Court rules for Ball State in discrimination decision
Maetta Vance, an African-American, alleged that a co-worker at BSU created a hostile work environment. The court’s rulings on Monday make it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.
Indiana tangles with shortage of rural doctors
The federal health care overhaul is expected to exacerbate problems regarding access to care in rural Indiana communities where is there is already a shortage of doctors and other health care providers.
Pence slowly putting his stamp on Indiana, GOP
Performance metrics and "key priority items" sound like dry management talk, but they provide insight into how Gov. Mike Pence is slowly taking the reins of the state and crafting Indiana's government with his own priorities.
City facing heavy costs over pool evacuation
Dozens of people who were sickened by fumes after a chemical reaction at an Indianapolis public pool a year ago have filed claims against the city, raising the possibility that the accident and ensuing evacuation could cost the city more than $2 million.
Company plans Notre Dame cologne, perfume for fans
The university encourages its licensing partners to develop innovative products of high quality that are not commonly available.
ISTEP firm faces third-degree from lawmakers, big damages
Indiana's state superintendent announced Friday she is seeking at least $614,000 in damages from CTB/McGraw-Hill for ISTEP testing troubles as the company's president apologized to state lawmakers.
Daniels heads to China to enhance partnerships
The former governor says he will look for ways to advance existing partnerships and seek to forge new ones during the six-day trip beginning Saturday.
WellPoint settles Los Angeles lawsuit for $6M
The city had alleged that WellPoint’s Anthem Blue Cross of California unit illegally dropped more than 6,000 policyholders from coverage.
Greenwood bookkeeper gets 9 years for stealing $680K
Prosecutors said 53-year-old Karen Armacost forged hundreds of checks and took credit card payments between 2007 and 2012 from bank accounts maintained by Greenwood Orthopaedics.
Pence names Lilly alum Tobias, Pacers’ Morris as IU trustees
Retired Eli Lilly and Co. executive Randall Tobias and Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Jim Morris have been appointed to three-year terms on the Indiana University Board of Trustees.
Posey County backs bonds for $1.3B fertilizer plant
A southwestern Indiana county is issuing $1.3 billion in bonds for a fertilizer plant being developed by a Pakistan-based group after Gov. Mike Pence pulled state support.
REITs tumble most since 2011 on concern of rising rates
Shares in U.S. real estate investment trusts fell the most in 19 months Wednesday. Three major REITs, all based in Indianapolis, saw their shares drop on Wednesday.
Judges consider tossing $60M Penn State fund lawsuit
A panel of Pennsylvania judges will soon decide whether to side with the NCAA and throw out a lawsuit filed by a state senator and the state treasurer over the massive fine imposed on Penn State for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
Holcomb, other top leaders leaving Indiana GOP helm
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he was leaving to take a job outside politics. Former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Vice Chair Sandi Huddleston and Executive Director Justin Garrett also are leaving their posts.
ACLU sues BMV over gay youth group case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, seeking the reinstatement of specialty auto license plates for a group that counsels gay and lesbian youth.
Indiana county allowed to develop fertilizer plant
The state won't stand in the way of a fertilizer plant that a Pakistan-based group is developing in southwestern Indiana despite reservations expressed by Gov. Mike Pence, his office said Tuesday.
Court upholds Indiana legislative boycott fines
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld fines levied by House Republicans against Democrats for their 2011 legislative walkout over right-to-work legislation.
Pence putting stamp on Indiana with new goals
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced Monday he will shuffle where state agencies focus most of their efforts. State Budget Director Chris Atkins said the new priorities reflect the goals that Pence laid out in his campaign.