Pelath says Dems will remain relevant despite low numbers
Indiana House Minority Leader Scott Pelath predicted the 2016 election “is going to be a very, very different election.”
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Group takes time zone debate to state educators
A group that wants all of Indiana to move into the Central time zone is again taking its push to the State Board of Education, armed with a report that says schoolchildren are being harmed by the Eastern time zone.
Pence’s favored food bank plays up faith
One of Gov. Mike Pence’s favorite charities is Midwest Food Bank, a faith-based alternative to Gleaners, the region’s dominant player in hunger relief.
Ex-Center Township CFO pleads guilty in public theft case
Alan S. Mizen, 59, agreed to plead guilty to the embezzlement of $343,541 from Center Township. He could be sentenced to up to 10 years in federal prison.
Republicans to ‘tread lightly’ with bigger Statehouse majorities
Republicans on Wednesday celebrated Election Day wins that extended their legislative dominance and elected new House and Senate leaders.
Kimball to move plant to Indiana, plans 160 new jobs
Office furniture maker Kimball International Inc. plans to sell its metal-fabrication facility in Post Falls, Idaho, and move the plant's operations to Indiana, creating up to 160 jobs by the end of 2016, the company announced Wednesday.
Auto part manufacturer to open Evansville plant
Fisher Dynamics said Wednesday that it will create 169 jobs within two years of the opening of a 113,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Evansville.
UPDATE: Outgoing Ballard not taking ‘foot off the pedal’
In an emotional address Thursday, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard explained his reasons for not seeking a third term and promised not to take his last year lightly.
Indy hospitality chief: “We’re at tipping point on taxes.”
In September 2013, veteran lobbyist Patrick Tamm became president of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, replacing longtime industry advocate John Livengood. Tamm’s hire came eight months after IRLA was formed by merging the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association, both of which Livengood served as president since 1998.
Biotech firm Algaeon switches gears, stays in Indy
After planning a move to Westfield, Algaeon Inc. has instead leased new space in Indianapolis for a research and production facility. Planning 25 hires, it is seeking a tax break from the city on $4.9 million in new equipment.
Allen County voters reject single-executive plan
Allen County voters rejected a proposal to replace their traditional three-member board of county commissioners with a single exec. The vote leaves Marion County unique among the state’s 92 counties.
Long lines seen at some Indiana vote centers
Voters in some Indiana counties that have consolidated polling sites faced lines of an hour or more before they were able to cast their ballots.
Council leaders, mayor find $15M for pre-K scholarships
City-County Council Democrats and Republicans have agreed on alternative sources to fund a preschool program proposed by Mayor Greg Ballard, which also would include $20 million from private sources.
Big Republican victories raise questions for Indiana Dems
Indiana Democrats are looking for places to rebuild after a drubbing that saw Republicans capture all three statewide offices on the ballot and build on their overwhelming hold on the General Assembly.
Turner wins election despite pending resignation
House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner defeated Democrat Bob Ashley on Tuesday, but has already announced plans to resign to take a job with a Christian leadership group.
Democrats sweep Marion County elections
All the major races, including sheriff, prosecutor, clerk, auditor and recorder, were won by Democrats.
GOP keeps supermajority status in Indiana House, Senate
Republicans maintained their supermajority position in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday, assuring they can move their priorities essentially at will.
Lawson sails past White, wins secretary of state
Republican Connie Lawson easily held off Democrat Beth White to win her first four-year term as Indiana secretary of state.
Republicans keep auditor’s office with Crouch victory
Republican Suzanne Crouch has won a full term as Indiana's auditor. Gov. Mike Pence appointed Crouch to serve as auditor following Dwayne Sawyer's abrupt resignation last November.
Mitchell holds treasurer’s office for Republicans
Republican Kelly Mitchell defeated Democrat Mike Boland and Libertarian Michael Jasper on Tuesday in the race for state treasurer.