Road builder rejects state’s demand for $5 million refund
Brooks Construction said in a letter to INDOT that it would not "accept legal responsibility for an industry problem caused by INDOT's specifications and quality assurance program."
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House GOP stands by choice of leader who stepped down
Speaker Brian Bosma said Republicans knew of the issues surrounding Rep. Jud McMillin when they elevated him to the chamber's No. 2 post last November, but were satisfied he had addressed them.
Deputy CIO picked to lead Indiana Office of Technology
Dewand Neely has been promoted to chief information officer and director of the Indiana Office of Technology, the governor's office announced Friday.
Anti-discrimination ordinance moves forward in Carmel
A proposal that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is set to go before the full Carmel City Council on Monday.
IT firm plans to add up to 105 jobs in Broad Ripple
TCC Software Solutions, which was founded in 1996 and has 139 full-time employees locally, said it will invest $1.9 million to expand into a new facility on East 52nd Street.
Governor seeks LGBT compromise that keeps state out of spotlight
Behind closed doors, Gov. Mike Pence and a close group of advisers are searching for a solution to a controversy that could threaten his re-election.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Beer distributor Monarch loses legal battle to also sell liquor
On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker ruled against Indianapolis-based Monarch Beverage Co., which claimed in a lawsuit that Indiana’s restrictive alcohol distribution laws violate the U.S. Constitution.
McMillin on Facebook after resignation: ‘I make mistakes’
The Republican lawmaker resigned from the Indiana House on Tuesday after a sexually explicit video was discovered on his mobile phone. He said Wednesday on Facebook that he’s encountered support and hatred for his actions.
Divide emerges in committee studying police body cameras
An urban vs. rural split emerged among law enforcement groups Tuesday as a state legislative committee explored potential guidelines governing the use of police body cameras by Indiana's police agencies.
Online car dealer to spend $13.5M to open Whitestown center
New York City-based Vroom plans to lease the vacant 500,000-square-foot former Subaru of America building off Indianapolis Road to the west of Interstate 65. The company hopes to hire 220 employees by 2024.
McMillin resigns from Indiana House over sex video
A sexually explicit video was discovered on Rep. Jud McMillin’s phone, leading him to resign, sources told IBJ.
Three area companies plan expansions, more jobs
If plans come to fruition, PolicyStat LLC of Carmel and Ace Technologies LLC and Central Marketing Transport Services of Indianapolis will add 111 employees over the next decade, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said.
Statehouse services set for longtime state Rep. Crawford
Bill Crawford, who spent 40 years as a member of the Indiana House, will lie in state in the Indiana Statehouse Rotunda ahead of his funeral this week.
Online health-foods seller plans 250 jobs in Indiana
Los Angeles-based Thive Foods plans to spend $8 million on a fulfillment center it opened last month in Batesville.
Indianapolis body camera plan may shrink after funding fails
Indianapolis police may downsize plans to equip patrol officers with body cameras after failing to win federal grants to buy some of the wearable devices.
Long-serving state lawmaker Bill Crawford dies at 79
Former Indiana Rep. Bill Crawford, the longest-serving black state lawmaker in U.S. history, died Friday at the age of 79 after an illness, according to his family.
House Speaker Boehner to resign from Congress next month
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition.
The Interview Issue: Paul Baltzell
Paul Baltzell, the state of Indiana's chief information officer, is excited about the power of data analytics to improve the effectiveness of government.
Clinton promises health insurance merger scrutiny in plan
Hillary Clinton said she would give close scrutiny to health-insurance industry mergers like those proposed this year by Anthem Inc. and Aetna Inc., part of the Democratic presidential candidate’s latest policy plans.