Donnelly raises $1.3M, boosting cash advantage over GOP contenders
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly on Thursday reported $1.3 million in donations during the past three months, pushing his campaign war chest total up to $4.6 million.
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Neighborhood effort Lift Indy launches with $4.5M investment
The Monon16 area on the near-north side is the first to be selected as part of Lift Indy, designed to deliver concentrated doses of federal community development funds.
Todd Young backs tax reform, but not if it increases deficit
The senator from Indiana said fellow Republicans “can’t assume unreasonable rates of economic growth or we’re being fiscally irresponsible.”
Anderson appeals $850,000 verdict to fired city workers
The city of Anderson is appealing a federal judge's ruling that it must pay about $850,000 to eight people who were fired from their jobs when a new mayor took office in 2012.
Indiana vague about reasons for withholding Pence’s emails
Indiana officials are refusing to release an indeterminate number of emails from private AOL.com accounts Mike Pence used as governor, and they're not saying whether the vice president's lawyers influenced which messages should be withheld.
Hogsett’s budget plan passes with wide support despite underfunding concerns
Despite the overwhelming council support, many Republicans expressed concerns about the possibility that the budget is underfunded.
Trump administration to roll back Obama climate plan
The Clean Power Plan aimed to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. The EPA now is expected to declare the rules exceed federal law.
White House to order health care insurance alternatives
The White House is finalizing an executive order that would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states.
VP Pence leaves Colts game after players protest during anthem
President Trump said on Twitter that he asked the former Indiana governor to leave the stadium if any players kneeled during the anthem.
Justice Department issues sweeping religious liberties directive
In an order that could undercut federal protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions directed agencies Friday to do as much as possible to accommodate those who say their religious freedoms are being violated.
Little-known lawmaker spends heavily on Indiana Senate bid
State Rep. Mike Braun hopes to upend Indiana's already contentious GOP Senate primary by plunging roughly $800,000 of his own money into his campaign.
Justices seem divided in key case about partisan districts
A seemingly divided U.S. Supreme Court debated Tuesday whether to strike down a Wisconsin redistricting plan because it is too partisan, in a case that could affect elections across the country.
Lawrence utility bond rating increases after years of struggle
Ratings agency Standard and Poor’s recently upgraded the rating on the city of Lawrence’s waterworks utility revenue and refunding debt—a move officials say could eventually save taxpayers money.
FDA acts to encourage generic competition for complex drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is opening a new front in its efforts to reduce high drug prices by encouraging development of generic versions of hard-to-make medicines.
Fuzic planning to add more than 250 jobs in Fishers by 2020
The company, which sells software for on-site audio marketing, intends to spend $3.7 million to triple its office footprint in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District.
Trump may choose Pence ally Verma to replace ousted Price
Mentioned as a possible permanent successor to ousted health secretary Tom Price is former Indiana health care policy consultant Seema Verma, a protege of Vice President Mike Pence.
Former DWD chief used ex-colleagues to build key data tool
Steve Braun says Inquidia Consulting was uniquely qualified to help create the state’s groundbreaking “Demand Driven Workforce System,” which will influence how millions of dollars in training and education money is spent.
Former Conner Prairie exec set to raise profile of Indiana State Museum
Cathy Ferree is trying to usher in an era of change for the Indiana State Museum that will include new permanent exhibits, increased marketing and perhaps most importantly, new programming at the museum meant to increase attendance through repeat visitors.
FDA’s consumer protection warnings falling under Trump
From January to July, the agency sent 265 warning letters to companies, notifying them of what it alleged to be serious violations of federal rules. That’s the lowest tally for the first seven months of any year since 2008.
Indiana rates to climb more than 20 percent on Obamacare exchanges
Hoosiers buying health insurance on the Obamacare marketplace will pay an average of nearly $500 a month in premiums next year, a sharp rise over current rates.