Student-debt firms shielded from state probes in new federal plan
Student-loan debt collectors accused of misleading borrowers would get more protection under a proposal from the Trump Administration.
Government & Economic Development
Articles
White House considering Indiana law as way to curb gun violence
The Trump administration is reviewing the idea of using restraining orders known as red flag laws to take firearms away from people considered dangerous. Officials are studying an Indiana version of the law.
Payday lending bill faces uncertain fate in Indiana Senate
The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate says he is opposed to legislation to expand payday lending and allow for rates more than triple what is currently permitted under the state's criminal loansharking law.
Widow upset by Indiana political TV ad featuring husband
Deb Monroe, the widow of driver Jeffrey Monroe, said U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun should take his ad dealing with illegal immigration off the TV airwaves.
Sunday booze sales coming to Indiana after Legislature OK
The measure will take effect months before initially anticipated. That's because the bill was tweaked last week to make it effective immediately after being signed, instead of July 1.
Indiana governor pledges to sign Sunday alcohol sales bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he has a pen ready to sign a bill that would overturn the Indiana law that bans carryout alcohol sales on Sundays.
Kitchen equipment maker plans $7M renovation, 75 jobs
The city’s Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday approved a personal property tax abatement to support CaptiveAire Systems Inc.’s expansion plan.
MLK Park getting some love as 50th anniversary of Kennedy speech approaches
The site where Robert F. Kennedy announced the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. could soon receive a makeover, new programming and a federal historic designation.
State, national races see huge increase in female candidates
Nearly 90 women who have filed to run for state or federal offices in Indiana this year. That’s a 35 percent increase from the 2016 primary season and an 85 percent jump from a decade ago.
Bill aims to gather more education information on foster children
The Indiana Department of Education has very little data on how the 30,000 children in foster care perform in school. New legislation aims to change that.
Indiana gun-permit bill sees more scrutiny in wake of Florida shooting
Democrats objected to a proposal approved by an Indiana Senate committee Wednesday that would eliminate fees and make changes to the handgun licensing process.
Indiana House vote puts Sunday alcohol sales near approval
Hoosiers could be able to buy carryout alcohol on Sundays within weeks, depending on how quickly final legislative action is taken.
Indiana House panel drops opt-in requirement for sex education
The new bill would require schools to make two attempts to notify parents of the sex education curriculum before the classes start, with a period of at least 45 days between the two attempts.
Indiana GOP Senate candidates take shots in raucous debate
With all three candidates seeking to claim the mantle of most conservative and few major policy differences between them, most of what distinguished them was style
GOP candidates for U.S. Senate spar over federal spending bill
Tuesday night’s debate, which featured U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, U.S. Rep. Luke Messer and former state Rep. Mike Braun, was moderated by WIBC-FM host Tony Katz at Emmis Communications Corp.’s headquarters on Monument Circle.
Bloomington police face criticism for armored truck purchase
Opponents argue that the vehicle will militarize the college town’s police force.
Clay leaves proposal to oust him off council agenda
On Jan. 29, the majority of council members took procedural steps to put the question of Clay’s removal as president on the next council meeting’s agenda. That meeting is scheduled for Monday.
City ending contract for electric vehicle fleet
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is winding down the contract to lease electric or hybrid vehicles for the city’s fleet—a program that at first was hailed by some as a breakthrough for the green economy and then ran into political trouble.
Senate candidate Rokita not shy about tapping public funds for publicity
Over the past 12 years, Todd Rokita has spent roughly $3 million in public money on media campaigns, mailers and other forms of mass communication, usually ramping up the spending before appearing on a ballot, a review found.
Indiana lawmakers weigh ‘opt-in’ requirement for sex education
The proposal would require parents to be notified—and give them the opportunity to review—any curriculum dealing with sexual activity, sexual orientation or gender identity.