Ex-prosecutor pleads guilty to bribery
A former Marion County deputy prosecutor formally pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting a bribe. David Wyser has agreed to tell federal prosecutors everything he knows about public corruption in Indianapolis.
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Pence picks charter school chief as top education aide
The governor's office says Pence's appointment of Claire Fiddian-Green as his special assistant for education innovation and reform is effective July 15.
Most Indiana businesses adhere to smoking ban
State Excise Police say just 108 of the 300,000 Indiana businesses covered by the law have been cited for violating the law, which took effect in July 2012.
Computer glitch leaks personal info of state welfare clients
Indiana officials say the personal data of welfare clients has been shared with others in a security breach potentially affecting more than 187,000 people.
City proposes historic district for Monument Circle and nearby area
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission is proposing to take under its jurisdiction 90 buildings on and near the Circle, giving the city stricter control over signage and other changes to building exteriors.
Benefits firm to continue growth spurt, add 25 jobs
Nyhart Actuary & Employee Benefits plans to invest $840,000 to lease and equip an expansion of its Indianapolis headquarters, and already has started hiring.
New rules taking effect despite Pence moratorium
Dozens of new rules and regulations have been implemented in Indiana in recent months despite an executive order Gov. Mike Pence signed on his first day in office.
State sues S&P over flawed ratings of securities
Securities Commissioner Chris Naylor accuses S&P of “systematically and intentionally” misrepresenting its analysis of securities backed by commercial or residential mortgages in order to “maximize revenue and market share.”
Powerball sales drive Hoosier Lottery revenue to record high
The state lottery expects to pull in $945 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. Meanwhile, lottery operator GTECH Indiana plans to start televising Powerball and Mega Millions drawings this summer.
Indiana BMV lowering license fees after lawsuit
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says it has been overcharging for driver's licenses and will be cutting those fees.
Issuers of bonds burned by rate hike
Government entities across Indiana have spent the past two years refinancing every possible bond to take advantage of historically low rates, but the savings might not be so easy to come by if rates continue to rise.
Indiana office to promote startups, small business
Gov. Mike Pence has created the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship that he says will focus on consulting, specialty programming, and integrating universities, private businesses and government agencies.
Worker furloughs near at Indiana’s Crane base
The furloughs caused by automatic federal budget cuts will start the week of July 8 and continue through September. The base’s nearly 3,100 Navy employees and 800 Army workers will see a 20-percent pay cut during that time.
Gay marriage rulings clear path for Indiana battle
A pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage issued Wednesday quickly re-set the stage for a Statehouse fight over writing Indiana's ban into the constitution.
Indiana minority investment fund deemed small but promising
New fund is one of few in the nation focused on minority businesses.
Fishers plans $3M park with zip line, sledding hill
Town officials are working to transform 80 acres of suburban farmland east of Geist Reservoir into a destination-worthy park with adventure options for bikers, hikers, sledders and anglers.
High court invalidates law denying gay-marriage benefits
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples.
Pence taps new workforce innovation adviser
Pence announced Tuesday that Jaclyn Dowd will serve as his special assistant for workforce innovation and reform.
Feds pick up larger share of U.S. 31 project, saving state $23M
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood approved increasing the federal share of the U.S. 31 improvement project to 90 percent from 80 percent.
Hostess prepares to open plant despite tax-break question
Hostess Brands LLC has asked the city for a tax abatement on $10 million in new equipment. City officials might decide on July 3, but Hostess is moving ahead with its plans to reopen the plant that closed in November.