Council to form task force to study easing taxi regulations
Local cab drivers have complained that current rules put them at a disadvantage when trying to compete with ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft.
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Trump on verge of choosing his running mate
A public announcement isn’t scheduled until Friday morning, but finalists for the vice presidential slot have been told to expect a decision as early as Thursday afternoon. Donald Trump is leaning toward Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, CNN reported Thursday.
Reports: Trump chooses Pence as running mate
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, several media outlets reported Thursday.
Pence to propose $1B plan to boost innovation, entrepreneurship
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday is scheduled to announce a plan to spend $1 billion over the next 10 years to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.
Pence’s record scrutinized ahead of Trump’s running-mate decision
The case for Mike Pence as running mate for Donald Trump is he’d bring credibility with evangelical Christians and Republican-elected officials across the ideological spectrum, constituencies with whom Trump’s reputation is shaky.
Manufacturer plans $97M expansion, 150 jobs in Shelbyville
Ryobi Die Casting USA said it plans to grow its operations with the acquisition of a 350,000-square-foot building. The company already has 860 employees in Shelbyville.
Zionsville officials deny couple’s Airbnb request
Two Zionsville residents who have used Airbnb to rent an apartment above their garage to short-term visitors can no longer do so. The town’s zoning board saw no wiggle room in existing rules.
Indiana high court rejects rehearing in lawmaker emails case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to rehear a case that sought to force lawmakers to release their email correspondence with lobbying groups and businesses.
Veepstakes continue as Trump meets with Pence at governor’s residence
Ivanka Trump joined her father at the governor’s Meridian Street residence as the GOP nominee for president continues to vet possible running mates.
State surveys businesses to limit impact of I-69 extension near Indy
Based on input from businesses, design options could include retaining walls, shifting the route to the east or west, and selecting different ramp locations.
UPDATE: Trump family visits with Pence, other VP hopefuls in Indy
Donald Trump and family members visited Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and other vice presidential candidates in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Trump posted on Twitter that he would reveal his choice at 11 a.m. Friday.
Walker Information plans to build $11M HQ, add 30 jobs
The family-owned consulting firm, which uses analytics to help clients retain and add customers, is teaming with PK Partners to build a 54,000-square-foot headquarters near Keystone at the Crossing.
Democrats working to compete in red state Senate contests
Election developments in Indiana and Kansas stand as the latest examples of Democratic attempts to mount competitive races on Republican-friendly terrain, as they try to capitalize on turmoil around Donald Trump's presidential candidacy.
Former Angie’s List CEO seeks to ‘Draft Mitch’ for governor
The head of former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' successful 2004 campaign has begun an effort to draft him to again seek the office if Donald Trump selects Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate.
Toyota parts supplier adding 160 jobs in expansion
Toyota Boshoku Indiana LLC has launched a $10.6 million expansion of its plant in Princeton.
Next president should attack drug prices, Obama says in medical journal
President Barack Obama has written a game plan on health care for the next president, including a crackdown on prescription drug prices that may cut pharmaceutical manufacturers’ profits if adopted.
Pence: I’ll campaign for Trump anywhere, anytime
The billionaire businessman is expected to name his vice presidential pick in the coming days and the campaign appearances with Gov. Mike Pence would be the latest in a series of joint appearances Donald Trump has held with vice presidential prospects.
Longtime Indiana congressman Brademas dies at 89
John Brademas was a Democrat and served 11 terms in Congress. He rose to majority whip, the No. 3 position in the U.S. House, before losing his seat in the 1980 Republican landslide when Ronald Reagan was elected to his first term as president.
Bayh’s expected return could shift U.S. Senate balance of power
The prospect of former U.S. Sen. and Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh taking Baron Hill’s spot as the Democratic nominee for Indiana’s contested U.S. Senate seat sent shockwaves through state and national political circles Monday morning.
Feds force local cement facility to change hands
A merger between two international cement companies—and a related antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission—has put an east-side Indianapolis facility under new ownership.