GOP has deal on tax cuts, could send bill to Trump by Christmas
Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation's tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and many Americans.
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UPDATE: Officials predict change unlikely to Indiana’s cold beer law
Public opinion polling suggests the general public widely supports allowing convenience and big-box stores to sell cold—and not just warm—beer.
Hamilton to leave recycling group to focus on Legislature
Carey Hamilton said she will leave the group in March after being employed there for nearly a decade and growing the organization. She was elected as a representative to the Indiana Legislature in 2016.
Holcomb grants paid parental leave for state employees starting in 2018
Holcomb on Wednesday announced he signed an order providing up to four weeks of paid leave for parents after the birth of a newborn or adoption. The policy was part of Holcomb’s 2018 agenda.
Rare Democratic victory in Alabama narrows GOP edge in Senate
In a victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones narrowly won Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday, beating back history and embattled Republican opponent Roy Moore.
IEDC reports record-setting year for job commitments
The IEDC, which leads the state’s economic development efforts, said it secured 293 commitments in 2017 from companies around the world to locate or expand in Indiana.
Indianapolis mayor eyes more officers, anti-crime steps
Indianapolis officials say they’ll continue boosting the size of the city’s police force and expanding support for neighborhood anti-crime efforts in response to a seven-year trend of increasing homicides.
UPDATE: Indiana seeking to head off potential water crisis
Gov. Eric Holcomb is seeking to create a multi-agency working group to develop strategies to manage the state's water resources and infrastructure.
Sallie Mae planning $12M expansion, 350 more jobs in Indianapolis
The expansion is the second for the student loan giant in Indianapolis in less than two years.
Wife of former GOP Rep. Stutzman eyes Statehouse bid
The wife of a former Indiana congressman who came under ethics investigation for spending campaign contributions on lavish hotels, meals and at least one family trip may soon announce that she will run for an open legislative seat.
Two questions loom over House-Senate talks over tax bill
How do you satisfy demands of the rebellious GOP lawmakers from high-tax states who demand concessions over a cherished deduction? And how do you pay for those concessions?
Richardson to run for county, not state, position in next election
The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Indiana Legislature has decided to not seek a new term and instead run for a county clerk position next year.
Couple who pitched Westfield baseball center bristle over potential deal with mayor’s nephew
Sue and Chris Estep, owners of RoundTripper Baseball Academy in Westfield, say they met with Mayor Andy Cook to discuss the possibility of relocating to Grand Park.
Holcomb: Flailing online schools need ‘immediate attention and action’
The governor called the performance of one of the biggest online schools, Indiana Virtual, “unsatisfactory.” It has received more than $20 million in state funding while graduating about 61 students.
Is marijuana debate at a tipping point?
A fight over whether Indiana should legalize medical marijuana seems all but inevitable now.
Franken announces resignation from Senate amid allegations
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said Thursday he will resign from Congress in coming weeks following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and a collapse of support from his Democratic colleagues.
UPDATE: IndyGo board awards $46M in Red Line construction contracts
Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the route open for service in the summer of 2019.
Holcomb, lawmakers try to crack the code on a convoluted workforce system
Gov. Eric Holcomb says his workforce plan won’t just replace existing bureaucracy with new bureaucracy. He said he wants to “make sure we’re getting folks at the local level not just around the table, but that they have both the flexibility and the funding” to make necessary changes.
Expected hot topics in the 2018 General Assembly
Lawmakers returning to the Statehouse in January for their 2018 session will face questions about alcohol, autonomous vehicles, hate crimes and more.
Indiana GOP Senate candidate voted Democrat until 2012
Records from the Dubois County Clerk's office, where candidate Mike Braun is registered to vote, show the 63-year-old consistently cast Democratic ballots until 2012.