House committee advances Republicans’ $34.6B budget bill
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee fended off amendments and objections from Democrats on Tuesday and ushered the bill to the full House for consideration.
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Indiana Senate committee moves bias crimes bill forward
After more than three hours of testimony and discussion on Monday morning, the Senate Public Policy Committee voted to send the bill to the full Senate for consideration.
Indiana Dunes becomes state’s first national park
The Dunes were initially recommended to become a national park in 1916, because of their biological diversity and geological features.
Hundreds of companies excused from steel tariff, analysis shows
Two Indianapolis-area subsidiaries of Japanese companies are among hundreds of firms granted permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying the hefty tariff President Trump put in place to protect U.S. manufacturers and jobs.
Indiana House panel shoots down bill to tighten oversight of huge farms
The panel voted 9-3 to defeat a bill that would have given the Indiana Department of Environmental Management more authority to deny permits to huge farms known as “confined feeding operations.”
Many steel tariffs waived even with tough trade talk
Hundreds of companies have received permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying tariffs. Two subsidiaries of Japanese companies, both in the suburbs of Indianapolis, had vastly different experiences with the waiver requests.
Indiana teachers unions want more, but would they walk out?
State teachers union leaders aren’t encouraging such a dramatic step at this point, but other local leaders say they want lawmakers to know that teachers are fed up and fired up.
Impeachment investigation sought of Indiana attorney general
Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said he submitted the request Thursday asking that the House Judiciary Committee investigate Hill's conduct and whether he should remain in office.
Congress OKs border deal; Trump to sign, declare emergency
Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise Thursday that would avert a second painful government shutdown, but a new confrontation was ignited.
Illinois set to hike minimum wage to $15, highest in Midwest
Republicans argued the law will cost jobs in a state where statistics show more than 60 percent of residents live within 40 miles of a state border.
EPA too slow on limiting toxic chemicals, critics say
Under pressure from Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it would move toward setting safety limits for a class of highly toxic chemicals contaminating drinking water around the country.
Indy Eleven tries to win state lawmaker support for stadium project
Supporters of a proposal to build a permanent stadium for the Indy Eleven tried to make their case before key state lawmakers Thursday morning.
Movement afoot to exit city’s 50-year parking-meter contract in 2020
Critics of Indianapolis’ 2010 decision to turn over operations of its parking meters to a private consortium have been counting down the years until their first opportunity to exit the deal.
Alcohol bills move to full House for consideration after changes
One of the bills would give cities and towns another way to increase the number of alcohol permits available and would create a special food hall permit meant to benefit the $300 million Bottleworks development under construction in Indianapolis.
FEIGENBAUM: Debates about major issues remain behind closed doors
While you’re still waiting on some indication as to the fate—or even direction—of the key items on the legislative agenda, lots has been happening beneath the surface on most of them.
EDITORIAL: With field set for mayor’s race, it’s time for thoughtful debate
Republican Jim Merritt—who has represented an Indianapolis district in the state Senate for nearly two decades—will take on Mayor Joe Hogsett in what is already proving to be a more spirited contest than the race four years ago.
CIB in ‘early stages’ of search for new leader
Capital Improvement Board President Melina Kennedy said her organization has received “quite a few” local and national applicants to replace longtime Executive Director Barney Levengood.
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.
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.