Go behind the scenes of Indy’s $1.9B sewer overhaul
With only moderate fanfare, contractors recently finished boring the first, roughly nine-mile leg of the DigIndy project, the largest public works project in the state.
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Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule
Indiana has decided to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
U.S. adds 223,000 jobs as jobless rate slips to 5.3 percent
The rate fell mostly because many people out of work gave up on their job searches and were no longer counted as unemployed. Average hourly pay was flat.
Deadline brings crush of campaign contribution requests
Political campaigns were trying to beat a midnight Tuesday deadline for reporting contributions for federal and state level campaigns.
Community Health to pay $20M to settle false claims charges
The Indianapolis-based hospital system has agreed to pay $20.3 million to settle claims that it overbilled the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Ellspermann endorses Fiorina in presidential race
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has picked up some support in Indiana as Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann has agreed to serve as co-chair of her campaign in the state.
Obama plan would make 5 million more eligible for OT
Salaried workers who earn nearly $1,000 per week would become eligible for overtime pay under a proposal President Barack Obama unveiled Monday, lamenting that too many Americans are working too many hours for less pay than they deserve.
Indiana groups hail court’s gay-marriage decision
Freedom Indiana campaign manager Katie Blair says lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents now need civil rights protections so they can’t be fired or denied services due to their sexual orientation.
Pence: Supreme Court health decision ‘disappointing’
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has disappointed those who wanted a fresh start on health care.
Obama trade agenda recovers, thanks to GOP lift
Two weeks after his own party dealt him an embarrassing defeat on trade, President Barack Obama maneuvered his way back to victory.
Indiana awaits decision on waiver from federal education law
The Indiana Department of Education has asked federal officials for a three-year extension of the waiver it received for this past school year.
City Securities paying $250K as part of SEC settlement
City Securities Corp. has agreed to pay $250,000 as part of an industry-wide settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over disclosure shortfalls in municipal bond offerings.
Regulator suspends City Securities investment broker
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority suspended a local broker for 20 days for allegedly executing client trades under his own discretion without written client consent.
Congressional GOP plans to continue health law subsidies
Congressional Republicans will move to temporarily continue health care subsidies for millions of people if the Supreme Court overturns the aid, according to plans discussed Wednesday in the House and Senate.
Obama, leading Republicans mount rescue effort on trade
President Barack Obama and top Republicans in Congress joined forces Wednesday on a quick, bipartisan rescue attempt for the administration's trade agenda, left for dead in the House last week.
Obama’s fast-track trade bill scuttled by House Democrats
Democrats handed President Barack Obama an embarrassing defeat on his trade agenda, blocking final passage of fast-track negotiating authority just hours after he made a rare visit to Capitol Hill to seek their support.
EPA seen siding with engine makers in truck efficiency rules
The Obama administration is poised to deliver a victory to engine makers at the expense of truck manufacturers such as Cummins Inc. in the next stage of the U.S. government’s plan to tackle climate change.
Federal data hack far bigger than originally thought
Already considered one of the largest thefts of U.S. government personnel data in history, investigators now estimate that it may include data on as many as 14 million people, including every federal employee.
Anti-smoking dollars shrink as cigarette problem persists
Progress in reducing smoking is undeniable, but money to accelerate the decline is falling even faster.
Rokita to seek House re-election, pass on Senate campaign
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita says he will run for re-election to his current office next year, forgoing a bid for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by the GOP's Dan Coats.