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.
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Indiana offers support to U.K.-based companies amid Brexit concerns
Indiana commerce officials are showing support for companies based in the United Kingdom as they face financial and political uncertainty after Brexit—the country’s vote to leave the European Union.
Summer study committees ready to take on prominent issues
Civil rights, Sunday alcohol sales, sexual misconduct in schools, and improving the roads of the state will all be high-priority topics of discussion in the Indiana Statehouse this summer.
Bathroom guidelines for transgender students leave Pence, Ritz at odds
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Friday said the federal government has “no business” in mandating bathroom policy at public schools. But state superintendent Glenda Ritz rallied behind the guidelines.
UPDATE: As Hoosiers vote, most prez candidates already have moved on
Only Sen. Ted Cruz has announced public appearances in Indiana on Tuesday, while the other presidential candidates fan out across the map. Cruz, however, missed his 8 a.m. scheduled appearance in Westfield.
Presidential campaigns plan busy schedule of Indiana events
The campaigns will crisscross the state Monday in an effort to win over additional voters in advance of Tuesday's primary election.
UPDATE: Polls disagree on whether Cruz, Trump ahead in Indiana
A poll by the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at IPFW showed Sen. Ted Cruz at nearly 45 percent, compared with Donald Trump’s 29 percent. But an NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll shows Trump leading by 15 percentage points.
Cruz, Sanders, Chelsea Clinton schedule Indy appearances Friday
Donald Trump's campaign lists no public events Friday, but the Cruz, Clinton and Sanders campaigns will be out in force four days before the Indiana primary.
Bill Clinton talks education, jobs in Indy visit
The former Democratic president said Hillary Clinton wants to give college graduates money to put toward student loans if they take jobs in public service after completing two years in AmeriCorps.
Cruz says all eyes on Indiana ahead of May 3 primary
At the state GOP’s annual spring dinner, Ted Cruz vowed to aggressively campaign across Indiana in the coming weeks, saying all eyes will be on the state ahead of the May 3 primary. His day also included a visit to Shapiro’s and with the governor.
Cruz’s Indy agenda: Shapiro’s, Pence and GOP fundraiser
Ted Cruz will follow in Donald Trump’s footsteps to the Governor’s Residence on Thursday afternoon. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who rounds out the trio of GOP presidential candidates, will be in Indiana on Tuesday.
Study committee takes look at Indiana immigration laws
An Indiana Senate study committee on Tuesday started its six-month-long look into the impact of costs and benefits of immigration to the state.
New teacher scholarship aims to keep top students in Indiana
At Plainfield High School on Thursday, Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed a bill that will provide up to $7,500 a year to cover tuition for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years.
Wrap up: Lawmakers debate LGBT rights, meth and more
Here’s a summary of the outcome of major legislation in the 2016 General Assembly.
Concussion training bill approved by House, Senate
Under current state law, only head football and assistant coaches are required to complete concussion training. Senate Bill 234 would expand the law to include head coaches and assistant coaches of any interscholastic sports in fifth through 12th grade.
House passes fantasy sports bill after major changes
A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana moved one step closer to becoming law Thursday after receiving a major overhaul in the House.
House passes funding for roads, Regional Cities
Legislation for road improvements that would also fund a key piece of Gov. Mike Pence’s agenda passed the Indiana House on Wednesday, but not by a large margin.
Clawbacks proposed for companies that flee Indiana
An amendment would create a new financial penalty for companies that leave Indiana to move to foreign countries after they receive state tax breaks.
High-fenced hunting regulations head to governor
Senate Bill 109 would give oversight of nearly 400 privately owned deer farms and seven preserves to the Board of Animal Health. The board would have control over all records and requirements.
Lawmakers still debating long-term vs. short-term road money
A Senate committee stripped tax increases out of a road funding bill, but the House speaker says the legislature needs to look beyond just the next election.