Indiana House passes bill to cut solar panel incentives
Both sides of the issue clashed over the impact the bill would have on Indiana’s growing solar energy industry.
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Permits might be required for short-term home rentals
House Bill 1133, which would prevent local governments in Indiana from banning Airbnb-style businesses, would give municipalities the ability to require short-term rental hosts to pay for a permit in order to host guests.
Senate bill prohibiting ‘Ban the Box’ moves forward
Indiana lawmakers are trying to ensure one particular question stays on job applications: “Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?”
Lawmakers vote to restrict local Airbnb bans
The bill comes on the heels of Carmel’s recent decision to send letters to 28 residents who rent out their homes on Airbnb, stating that they are in violation of city zoning laws.
Bill on short-term rentals resurrected in Indiana House
A proposal in the Indiana House that would restrict local governments from banning short-term rentals—such as Carmel’s recent move to stop owners from sharing their homes on Airbnb—appeared to be dead earlier this week.
Terre Haute casino could keep Hoosiers gambling in Indiana, supporters say
Senate Bill 354 would let Rising Star Casino Resort in Southern Indiana’s Ohio County move 740 gaming positions to Terre Haute.
Carmel mayor pushes for statewide right-of-way change for roundabouts
A bill authored by Rep. Jerry Torr would give the right-of-way to large trucks in roundabouts throughout Indiana. Carmel has already passed a local version of the law.
New scholarship for teaching garners interest from students
The $7,500 annual scholarship will cover about one-third of costs at a public college in Indiana beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year. The median cost in a public college in Indiana is $21,000 per year.
Drug czar position one of Holcomb’s first executive orders
Newly-inaugurated Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made good on his plan to establish a drug czar position Monday when he signed an executive order on his first official day in office.
Legislature served smorgasbord of taxes, tolls, fees as road funding options
An increase in state gas taxes, tolling and a vehicle fee are among many possibilities suggested by a task force to pay for road improvements expected to cost as much as $1.2 billion annually.
Cardwell resigns as GOP party chairman; Holcomb recommends successor
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell plans to step down Jan. 21, following the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
Straight-ticket voting change could surprise voters
In an effort to clear up confusion, the legislature passed a law earlier this year that requires voters to select each candidate they wish for at-large county council and town council seats.
Candidates focus on veterans as election nears
Indiana’s nominees for governor, John Gregg and Eric Holcomb, as well as those in the Senate race, Evan Bayh and Todd Young, appeared at Indianapolis events Saturday to show support for veterans.
Indianapolis beer maker plans Midwest expansion
The company plans to expand distribution and add up to 17 full-time employees to its existing workforce of 11 by the end of 2019.
Trump says ‘I disagree’ with Pence on Syrian stance
The GOP presidential nominee's statement that he and his running mate were not on the same page on the issue became the most tweeted moment of the second presidential debate.
Voter registration fraud found in Indiana
A group by the name of the Indiana Voter Registration Project is accused of turning in forged voter registration applications.
Republican delegation wants GI Bill benefits returned to ITT Tech students
Six of Indiana’s U.S. representatives filed legislation Tuesday to help veterans regain their GI Bill education benefits after the closure of ITT Technical Institute.
VA unable to reinstate GI Bill benefits for ITT students
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence wants the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate GI Benefits for students who enrolled in ITT Technical Institute, but that may not be legally possible.
Agriculture, economy topics of debate for lieutenant governor candidates
Agricultural and rural issues took center stage at the Indiana State Fair on Tuesday afternoon as the two candidates for lieutenant governor participated in a fairly friendly debate.
Fishers-based vendor loves doing business at Gen Con
In 2006, just three years after Indianapolis became the home of the national gaming convention, Tom Anders of Fishers decided to turn his gaming hobby into a business.