Braun slightly ahead of Donnelly in new Fox News poll
The latest poll in the U.S. Senate race shows Republican candidate Mike Braun ahead of Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly in a tight race.
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Broadband blitz to lift economy, study says
Bridging the digital divide between rural and urban communities will take years to complete, but a first-of-its-kind $100 million state grant program is expected to be a significant start.
House Ways and Means chairman in medically induced coma after motorcycle crash
Rep. Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, was riding a motorcycle Wednesday morning when an SUV pulled out in front of him and struck him.
Holcomb plans $1B in infrastructure projects funded by hike in toll fees
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to pursue more than $1 billion in infrastructure projects that would be funded by a 35 percent increase in toll road fees for heavy vehicles. The projects, announced Sept. 4, are part of Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative to expand broadband access, add more biking and hiking trails, improve roadways, attract more […]
New poll in U.S. Senate race shows Donnelly slightly ahead
An NBC News/Marist Poll released Wednesday shows 49 percent of likely voters supporting Joe Donnelly and 43 percent backing Mike Braun in a head-to-head race, with a margin of error of 5 percentage points.
Donnelly tries to keep party base happy while appealing to right-leaning voters
As a Democratic U.S. senator in a state Trump won by about 20 points in 2016, Donnelly has to court all voters if he wants to win re-election against Republican Mike Braun.
State signs $77M contract to upgrade tax administration technology
The Department of Revenue will install and implement the new technology over four years, modernizing a system that has been in use for more than 25 years.
UPDATE: Holcomb plans $1B in infrastructure projects funded by hike in toll road fees
The projects that were announced Tuesday are part of Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative to expand broadband access, add more biking and hiking trails, improve roadways, attract more direct international flights and accelerate completion of the Interstate 69 project.
Indiana sees spike in number of women on fall ballots
During the primary election season in the spring, Indiana saw a significant increase in the number of women running for state and federal offices, and the general election will see the same trend.
State settles sales tax lawsuit with four online retailers
American Catalog Mailers Association and NetChoice initially filed the suit against the state in June 2017, and Wayfair Inc. and Overstock.com joined the lawsuit in August 2017.
United Way revamping approach to funding
Some social service leaders are worried about the shift in strategy toward grant allocations and away from annual allocations.
State lawmakers inquire about plans for Nickel Plate Railroad
Two lawmakers sent letters to the Indianapolis City-County Council this week encouraging them to investigate whether the city owns any portion of the Nickel Plate Railroad line.
Secretive PACs key source of funds in U.S. Senate race
The money flowing into a competitive U.S. Senate race can weave an intricate web of sources.
Q&A: Blair Milo goes on the road to fill 1 million jobs
Gov. Eric Holcomb established the Office for Career Connection and Talent one year ago and appointed former LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo to head it.
Indiana Democrats file federal election complaint against Braun
According to the complaint filed Wednesday, Braun loaned his campaign $250,000 on April 23, but failed to file a 48-hour notice with the Federal Election Commission.
Indiana GOP files ethics complaint over Donnelly video
The Indiana GOP, along with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun and national Republican groups, raised questions after Donnelly’s federal office posted a short video of his meeting with U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Hoosier Lottery’s private operator to get larger-than-expected incentive payment
This is the first year IGT Indiana has qualified for an incentive payment since it was hired by the lottery in 2012.
Longtime leader of Bosma Enterprises retiring next year
Lou Moneymaker, who has been in the position since 2001, plans to retire July 31. He also wil step down from his role on the board of directors for the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation.
Braun leans heavily on Trump campaign’s ad firm in U.S. Senate battle
No one has paid ad-firm Jamestown Associates more during this election cycle than Republican Mike Braun, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Joe Donnelly, a Democrat.
Well-known Fountain Square restaurant shut down for health code violations
Peppy Grill, 1004 Virginia Ave., has been closed by the Marion County Health Department after an inspector found food was not being stored at proper temperatures.