New state law allows distilleries to sell carryout 7 days a week
The new law lifts the ban on carryout sales for artisan distilleries, putting the businesses on par with wineries and craft breweries, which already sell alcohol on Sundays.
Lesley Weidenbener
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Trump adds Hoosier political consultant to campaign staff
Kevin Kellems, who served as communications director for former Vice President Dick Cheney and advised Sen. Dan Coats and former Sen. Dick Lugar, joined the campaign earlier this month, a source close to the move told IBJ.
Pro-Cruz PACS to spend at least $3.1M on GOP primary in Indiana
The Trusted Leadership PAC said it will spend $1.6 million and Club for Growth Action said it will spend $1.5 million on ad buys.
Presidential primary is work for local strategists
Presidential candidates often rely on seasoned political locals–the folks who know a state inside and out–to help make inroads with local voters.
Seven things to expect in the Fever’s upcoming season
No more home-white uniforms, changes in the playoff format and a farewell tour for the great Tamika Catchings are all on tap for this season.
Ted Cruz headed to Indiana for GOP event
Cruz will attend the Indiana Republican Party’s Spring Dinner at Primo’s Banquet and Conference Center on April 21.
Coats, Donnelly tell federal officials: We’re Hoosiers, not Indianans
The senators have officially asked the Government Printing Office to refer to Indiana natives as Hoosiers. In a letter, they said, “We find it a little jarring” to be referred to as Indianans, which the agency’s style manual requires.
Savvy strategy helped Pence get full Regional Cities funding
IEDC’s decision to leave all three winning regions in limbo about funding meant many more cheerleaders when the issue went to the General Assembly.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Moving state’s presidential primary not as easy as it sounds
Voters and politicos around the state have long called for Indiana to move up its presidential primary. But doing so requires solving logistical issues that have not been tackled.
Lawmakers get more serious about helping addicts
For years, the people concerned with drug abuse and alcoholism nibbled at it only on the margins. Most states, including Indiana, have been far more likely to throw drug users in prison than to get them treatment.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Ellspermann’s drop from ticket not all good for Pence
The incoming lieutenant governor, Eric Holcomb, brings strong relationships with party officials to the Pence reelection efforts, but Democrats are sure to point out that outgoing Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is just the latest Republican not to finish a term.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Colleges won’t let go of donation tax credit
State Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek, didn’t mince words during a public hearing on tax issues last month. “I hate this credit,” he said bluntly. He was talking about the state college contribution tax credit, which rewards Hoosiers who donate money to Indiana colleges and universities. Hershman authored Senate Bill 309, legislation that—as introduced—would have […]
Dems object but Holcomb should be easily confirmed
Republicans don’t need Democrats’ help to confirm Eric Holcomb as lieutenant governor. They hold a huge majority in the Legislature—and it appears they support the governor’s choice to replace Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann.
Young has twice as much cash in Senate race
With Eric Holcomb out of the Senate race, the candidates with the most money are now left in a face off. But one has more than twice as much cash on hand as the other.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Bills would mean big bucks for local government
Indiana lawmakers are debating ways to give money back to local governments—money that already belongs to cities, towns and counties but the state has been holding in reserves.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Required Work One visits move jobless off assistance
The Department of Workforce Development finds that 30 percent of people move off unemployment after they receive notice that they must visit a Work One center. In most cases, the worker finds a new job; in a few cases, the culprit is fraud.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Broad support not enough to save work-share bill
Big business and labor both support legislation that would let companies cut workers’ hours during downturns but let the employees collect partial unemployment. But Gov. Mike Pence’s administration says it would be expensive to implement and so the bill will die.
Eiteljorg museum makes layoffs as attendance, revenue fall
The dismissal of five full-time workers marks the first layoffs for the downtown museum since 2009. But the Eiteljorg is preparing to launch a 5-year campaign to boost its $20 million endowment, a move that could stabilize operating revenue for future years.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Pence’s port plan could provide big economic punch
Indiana has one of the busiest port systems in the nation, even though it’s 600 miles from an ocean. Adding a fourth port could boost economic development in southeastern Indiana but also help businesses across the state distribute their products or obtain raw materials.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Will Pence take a stand or take a pass on LGBT rights?
The Republican governor is expected to talk about the controversial issue during his State of the State address on Jan. 12.