Remodelings might await boomers wanting to stay in their homes
Many homes will be difficult for aging boomers to navigate without changing doors, bathrooms, hallways and kitchens.
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Federal agents seize documents at charter school
Agents collected documents from the Indiana Math and Science Academy this week as part of court-ordered search warrant. The school at 7435 N. Keystone Ave. said it provided information related to a federal grant program.
Unemployment rate holds steady as U.S. regains lost jobs
Employers added 217,000 jobs in May, a substantial gain for a fourth straight month, fueling hopes that the economy will accelerate after a grim start to the year.
Coats, Donnelly demand answers on VA wait times
The senators planned to submit a letter Thursday to Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson requesting a review of Indiana facilities after a May 20 request to former Secretary Eric Shinseki went unanswered. Shinseki resigned last week.
Push grows for Shinseki to go as veteran care flaws found
A report found the VA’s Eastern Area Fiduciary Hub in Indianapolis was “not timely processing allegations of misuse of beneficiary funds, conducting field examinations, and processing some incoming mail.”
Pence’s HIP 2.0 plan gets kudos at first public hearing
Health care professionals and advocates for the poor voiced praise and support Wednesday for a plan by Gov. Mike Pence to expand the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan to provide more insurance coverage to Hoosiers.
Teamwork transforming care at IU Health’s Saxony hospital
Getting everyone into the same room prior to surgeries is cutting costs and improving health.
Indianapolis part of new federal STEM initiative
President Barack Obama drew attention to girls’ science and engineering accomplishments Tuesday as he announced a mentoring effort involving Indianapolis to improve and diversify the nation’s technological work force.
Indiana cities getting money to fight urban blight
Indianapolis, Lawrence, Gary and two other Indiana cities have received a total of about $15 million to help eliminate blighted and abandoned homes.
Pence noncommittal, but stoking talk of White House bid
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has been saying for months that he is "listening" to national conservatives interested in seeing him make a presidential bid. Meanwhile, he has been out meeting with influential Republicans and conservatives.
U.S. House votes to revive expired research tax credit
The 274-131 vote follows calls to restore the credit by a coalition of companies including Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and Texas Instruments Inc.
Obama climate rules unlikely to wait until after election
Within weeks, President Barack Obama's administration is set to unveil unprecedented emissions limits on power plants across the U.S., much to the dismay of many Democratic candidates who are running for election in energy-producing states.
Indiana voters oust two over gay marriage votes
Indiana voters defeated two Republican legislators who helped keep a gay marriage ban off the November ballot, but most other incumbents prevailed Tuesday in a primary election lacking a galvanizing issue or marquee statewide race.
All nine Indiana U.S. House members win primaries
Voter dissatisfaction with Congress didn't stop Indiana's nine members of the U.S. House from breezing to victories Tuesday in the state's primary.
Retired teacher wins Democratic primary in 6th
Susan Heitzman of North Vernon will face freshman Republican Rep. Luke Messer this fall.
Rokita wins Republican primary in 4th District
Todd Rokita has won an Indiana primary race against a Republican challenger who pledged to unseat the two-term congressman without spending any money.
U.S. Rep. Brooks wins Republican primary in 5th
U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks has held off a challenge by Carmel insurance broker David Stockdale to win the Republican primary in Indiana's 5th Congressional District.
Young wins primary run vs. two GOP challengers
U.S. Rep. Todd Young of Bloomington has held off two Republican challengers in the 9th District to earn the chance to seek a third term in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Carson rolls over three Democratic foes
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated two Democratic challengers in Indiana's 7th Congressional District as he seeks a fourth full term in Washington, D.C.
Veterans Affairs department rejects call for leader to quit
The Indianapolis-based American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service group, called Monday for the resignations of U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and two of his top aides amid an investigation into allegations of corruption and unnecessary deaths.