Northern Indiana wheelchair accessory maker to move HQ to Carmel
Winamac-based BraunAbility plans a $7.5 million expansion project that includes moving its headquarters to Carmel and building a new research and technology center.
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Bill could allow one Gary casino to move anywhere in state
One of Gary’s two casino licenses could be allowed to operate at any location in Indiana under new legislation. A previous bill limited the casino move to Vigo County.
House approves bill to lift light-rail ban in central Indiana
House Bill 1365, authored by Indianapolis Democrat Justin Moed, removes the existing state law from 2014 that bans light-rail mass-transit projects in Indianapolis.
Developer of proposed hospital in Carmel agrees to use tax covenant
The developer that owns the land where Franciscan Health plans to build a $130 million orthopedic center in Carmel told city officials this week that taxes will be paid on the real estate in perpetuity, even if it sells the land to the health care system in the future.
Indiana House advances bill calling for tax on vaping liquids
The Indiana House has endorsed a bill to start taxing the liquids used in electronic cigarettes, but only after the proposed tax rate was cut in half.
No action coming on Indiana attorney general removal bill
A Republican House committee chairman said now isn’t the time to consider the bill while Attorney General Curtis Hill faces a possible lawsuit over the allegations.
Bill transforming state tourism office clears hurdle in Statehouse
The proposal would turn the Office of Tourism Development into the Indiana Destination Development Corp., a quasi-governmental group that could accept funding from tourism organizations.
Trump calls for investment in artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize research and development in artificial intelligence.
Gun training for teachers among Indiana GOP firearms bills
Indiana school districts would be able to seek state money to provide gun training for their teachers under a bill endorsed by a legislative committee.
Council panel kills Hogsett’s cap-and-trade idea on digital billboards
The move was a big victory for neighborhood leaders who had been fighting to keep in place the city’s ban on digital billboards.
Lawmakers reach deal to avoid shutdown that includes border wall funding
Congressional negotiators announced an agreement late Monday to prevent a government shutdown and finance construction of new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
EPA decision on chemical compounds tied to health risks expected soon
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking at how to respond to a public push for stricter regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, in production since the 1940s.
Indianapolis doesn’t instantly revive Amazon pursuit after NYC report
Several cities were quick to renew their courtship of Amazon after a report Friday that the e-commerce giant was reconsidering its plan to open a 25,000-worker H2Q campus in New York City. Indianapolis wasn’t among them.
Election panel won’t probe Bosma’s use of campaign funds
A state election panel won’t investigate Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma’s use of campaign funds to collect information on a woman who says she performed oral sex on the married Republican lawmaker when she was a legislative intern in 1992.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz blasts Trump in Purdue speech
Howard Schultz said Thursday that Trump’s presidency is “one of the most significant security threats America faces in the post-World War II era.”
City seeks walkability, better flow in Castleton
Castleton remains central Indiana’s most expansive retail corridor, but does its retail focus—and its car-centric layout—suggest trouble lies ahead?
Hoosier State train route could derail without state cash
Supporters are fighting for continued public funding of the Indianapolis-to-Chicago rail service—even as they acknowledge the route’s travel times and ridership levels need improvement.
Democratic hopefuls for City-County Council face concerns over party affiliation
At issue is that counties determine party affiliation in municipal elections by using candidates’ past primary votes—and neither ever has voted in a primary election.
Rokita lands job with Indianapolis health benefits company
Todd Rokita, who represented Indiana’s 4th district from 2010-2018 and served as secretary of state from 2002-2010, has taken a job as general counsel and vice president of external affairs for Apex Benefits.
Group launches $15M loan fund for housing near IndyGo stops
The goal is to preserve or spur development of 1,000 affordable housing units within close distance of an Indianapolis transit stop over the next five years.