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.
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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.
Pence promotes budget official to lead agency
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced Monday that Brian Bailey will move up to the position of state budget director and Andrew Kossack will become the budget agency's general counsel.
Illinois, Indiana governors host expressway forum
Governors from Illinois and Indiana kicked off a two-day forum Monday in hopes of attracting potential contractors, laborers and investors for a planned 47-mile expressway.
Pence slowly putting his stamp on Indiana, GOP
Performance metrics and "key priority items" sound like dry management talk, but they provide insight into how Gov. Mike Pence is slowly taking the reins of the state and crafting Indiana's government with his own priorities.
City facing heavy costs over pool evacuation
Dozens of people who were sickened by fumes after a chemical reaction at an Indianapolis public pool a year ago have filed claims against the city, raising the possibility that the accident and ensuing evacuation could cost the city more than $2 million.
ISTEP firm faces third-degree from lawmakers, big damages
Indiana's state superintendent announced Friday she is seeking at least $614,000 in damages from CTB/McGraw-Hill for ISTEP testing troubles as the company's president apologized to state lawmakers.
Ballard veto hints at plan to increase police on streets
Instead of freeing up $6 million in Rebuild Indy funds for new recruits, city officials will soon debut a plan to move 100 officers from desk jobs to patrol, according to the mayor.
Business heavyweights raising cash for cops through foundation
A new foundation supporting the Indianapolis Department of Public Safety starts work in July, and its board is stacked with business and political leaders eager to help Director Troy Riggs advance the city’s cash-strapped operation.
Officials weigh moving Hamilton County offices
Space is at a premium in the Hamilton County Government & Judicial Center, prompting officials to consider solutions running the gamut from an expansion of the existing building to a mass exodus from downtown Noblesville.
City to review tax breaks for five tech firms
The biotech and technology companies could see their Marion County tax abatements reduced or cancelled if officials decide they didn’t fulfill promises on new investment and hiring.