North split of I-65/I-70 to receive complete makeover
State officials say the interchange on the northeast outskirts of downtown is 50 years old and reaching the end of its useful life. But project details are still fuzzy.
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Fountain Square, Fletcher Place businesses weigh special tax to fund safety, upkeep
Property owners are voting on establishing a precisely targeted district that would help them pay for improvements to the up-and-coming neighborhoods.
Longtime OB-GYN named new Indiana state health commissioner
Dr. Kristina Box will take over Indiana’s top health job next month, succeeding Dr. Jerome Adams, who resigned to become U.S. surgeon general.
Trump push for U.S. jobs could spur boom in ‘corporate welfare’
Some analysts foresee a rush of new state-level subsidies and tax breaks as governors compete for any new facilities built by companies suddenly flush with newfound tax savings.
Pence spokesman Lotter to leave the Trump administration
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary is leaving the Trump administration to serve as an outside surrogate for the White House's political efforts.
Carmel might clamp down on galas at Lucas estate, other swanky residences
Carmel officials are cracking down on parties that neighbors say are creating too much noise and traffic. In the city’s crosshairs right now: Forrest and Charlotte Lucas.
Analysts see Trump threats to insurers boosting premiums
Average premiums for individually purchased health insurance will grow around 15 percent next year, the Congressional Budget Office projected.
11 things you might not know about the Red Line and other transit changes
IndyGo is revving the engines on its much-anticipated Red Line, with the bidding process under way and construction set to begin in January on the first 13.1 miles of the bus rapid-transit line.
IEDC tailors campaign to lifestyle issues in 4 target cities
Ad placements in billboards, magazines, newspapers and internet and mobile platforms were part of a marketing plan launched in 2016 to target Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Atlanta.
Federal Trade Commission investigating Equifax breach
The FTC said Thursday that it was opening an investigation into how Equifax got hacked and tens of million Americans' personal information was either accessed or stolen.
Former state official violated law by hiring family, panel says
An ethics panel has found that a former state administrator violated Indiana's nepotism law by hiring three relatives to work at her agency.
Trump officials temper expectations for 15 percent corporate tax rate
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short both said Trump is still committed to cutting the rate from 35 percent to 15 percent, but acknowledged the potential for compromise.
Indiana officials consider elimination of handgun carry licenses
Police officials in Indiana say a proposal to eliminate the state's handgun carry license requirement for civilians could result in a loss of revenue.
Indianapolis, Fishers mayors spearhead effort to attract Amazon HQ2
Amazon’s announcement last week that its future second headquarters will create 50,000 new jobs with an average annual compensation of $100,000 have cities across the country clamoring to submit bids. But there’s a short timetable, with proposals due Oct. 19.
Under Daniels, Purdue unleashes surge of startups
Before Mitch Daniels took the helm, the university used its intellectual property to create about eight startups annually. The school has been averaging nearly three times that each year since.
Indiana gets record $26 million to expand HIV treatment
The money will be used to increase treatment capacity for patients by funding psychiatric nurse practitioners and mental health and addiction counselors.
Could central Indiana be candidate for Amazon’s proposed second North American HQ?
State economic development officials won’t comment on whether they plan to submit a proposal for the $5 billion development, but a local site-selection expert said pursuing Amazon is “too good of an opportunity” for the state to pass up.
Colts camp could mean big payoff amid expenses for Westfield
The Indianapolis Colts will pay Westfield for using Grand Park and let the sports complex keep revenue from parking fees and food and beverage sales. But there are costs associated with hosting the training camp.
Ukrainian immigrant Spartz picked to replace Kenley in Senate
Victoria Spartz won control of the seat on the sixth ballot during a Republican caucus Wednesday evening, beating Kenley’s handpicked successor.
Indianapolis airport hopes to see cargo boost from new Paris flights
The Paris flights, announced Wednesday, may lessen the urgency local officials feel to attract a direct flight from Indianapolis to London. Delta Air Lines stands to land $5.5 million in incentives if it can keep the flights filled.