Holcomb seeks tax tweak for software firms
Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to boost Indiana’s tech sector with a tweak to state tax law that will benefit software firms and their customers but reduce state revenue as much as $10 million a year.
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House passes GOP tax-cut bill; Senate version’s fate less clear
Republicans passed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House on Thursday, edging President Donald Trump and the GOP toward their first major legislative triumph this year.
Indiana lawmaker being deployed for Puerto Rico recovery
Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel will be miss at least a portion of the 2018 Indiana General Assembly for an Army Reserve deployment.
Senate Republicans toss potential Obamacare bomb into tax bill
The plan released Tuesday night by Senate Republicans mixes two red-hot debates by adding a repeal of the Obamacare law’s individual mandate to their tax legislation.
Indiana attorney general gets spot with big campaign backer
The Republican Attorneys General Association said Curtis Hill will be among nine state attorneys general who are on its executive committee.
Carmel’s debt rating dips as city’s financial burden rises
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Carmel’s debt rating, saying the suburb is “vulnerable to unanticipated economic or operating swings” given its growing debt levels.
Obamacare sign-ups well ahead of last year’s pace
Sign-ups for Affordable Care Act health plans are running more than 45 percent ahead of last year's pace as people rush to meet a shorter deadline.
Pence’s short trip to NFL game cost Indianapolis police $14K
A left-leaning policy group sought details about expenses surrounding Mike Pence’s Oct. 8 trip and found the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's costs included nearly $11,500 in overtime for tactical and traffic officers.
Amid criticism of lobbying groups, panel backs lifting Sunday alcohol ban
With its chairwoman expressing concern about the actions of two powerful lobbying associations, the Alcohol Code Revision Commission made one recommendation, but held off on making a decision about cold beer sales.
City files suit against drug manufacturers over opioid epidemic
The suit names two dozen entities, including Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma LP—which produces OxyContin—as well as Cephalon Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Lilly Endowment gives AgriNovus $4.2M to aid public awareness campaign
AgriNovus Indiana wants to get the word out on the state’s agbiosciences efforts and the opportunities they offer across several agricultural and technological sectors.
Carmel redevelopment leader steps down to focus on campaign
Corrie Meyer, who oversaw the city’s redevelopment commission for three years, hopes to claim the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Mike Delph.
Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar
Former Mayor Richard Lugar joined current Mayor Joe Hogsett and former mayors Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and Greg Ballard for Monday's announcement.
Indianapolis judge being considered for nation’s drug czar
Marion Superior Judge William Nelson, whose stepson died of a drug overdose, confirmed Monday he again is under consideration for the post after the October withdrawal of President Trump’s pick.
Two groups make deal on Sunday booze sales
Two powerful lobbying groups say they have resolved differences that previously led state lawmakers to give up on efforts to overturn the Prohibition-era Sunday carryout sales ban.
5 Republicans want chance to take on incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly
U.S. Reps. Todd Rokita and Luke Messer, former state Rep. Mike Braun, and two others have so far filed to face off in the GOP primary next spring.
Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions
Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party.
Pence touts GOP tax overhaul in visit to Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that a GOP effort to overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades is neither a Republican or a Democrat issue, but a "jobs issue."
Timber sale at Indiana forests takes place despite protest
About 200 protesters chanted as state officials oversaw the sale of timber rights on 300 acres of two state forests in southern Indiana.
Developers propose $113M commercial project near I-65 in Whitestown
Plans from the two Indianapolis-area firms call for more than 2 million square feet of space in a development encompassing 170 acres.