North split of I-65/I-70 to receive complete makeover
State officials say the interchange on the northeast outskirts of downtown is 50 years old and reaching the end of its useful life. But project details are still fuzzy.
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Fountain Square, Fletcher Place businesses weigh special tax to fund safety, upkeep
Property owners are voting on establishing a precisely targeted district that would help them pay for improvements to the up-and-coming neighborhoods.
Longtime OB-GYN named new Indiana state health commissioner
Dr. Kristina Box will take over Indiana’s top health job next month, succeeding Dr. Jerome Adams, who resigned to become U.S. surgeon general.
Trump push for U.S. jobs could spur boom in ‘corporate welfare’
Some analysts foresee a rush of new state-level subsidies and tax breaks as governors compete for any new facilities built by companies suddenly flush with newfound tax savings.
Pence spokesman Lotter to leave the Trump administration
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary is leaving the Trump administration to serve as an outside surrogate for the White House's political efforts.
Analysts see Trump threats to insurers boosting premiums
Average premiums for individually purchased health insurance will grow around 15 percent next year, the Congressional Budget Office projected.
Former state official violated law by hiring family, panel says
An ethics panel has found that a former state administrator violated Indiana's nepotism law by hiring three relatives to work at her agency.
Trump officials temper expectations for 15 percent corporate tax rate
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short both said Trump is still committed to cutting the rate from 35 percent to 15 percent, but acknowledged the potential for compromise.
Indiana officials consider elimination of handgun carry licenses
Police officials in Indiana say a proposal to eliminate the state's handgun carry license requirement for civilians could result in a loss of revenue.
Indianapolis, Fishers mayors spearhead effort to attract Amazon HQ2
Amazon’s announcement last week that its future second headquarters will create 50,000 new jobs with an average annual compensation of $100,000 have cities across the country clamoring to submit bids. But there’s a short timetable, with proposals due Oct. 19.
Council to vote on spending $14M for roads, bridges, streetlights
The spending is possible due to the state’s decision to raise the gas tax this year and its decision last year to return county option income tax revenue to cities.
Indiana gets record $26 million to expand HIV treatment
The money will be used to increase treatment capacity for patients by funding psychiatric nurse practitioners and mental health and addiction counselors.
Could central Indiana be candidate for Amazon’s proposed second North American HQ?
State economic development officials won’t comment on whether they plan to submit a proposal for the $5 billion development, but a local site-selection expert said pursuing Amazon is “too good of an opportunity” for the state to pass up.
Ukrainian immigrant Spartz picked to replace Kenley in Senate
Victoria Spartz won control of the seat on the sixth ballot during a Republican caucus Wednesday evening, beating Kenley’s handpicked successor.
Former workforce agency boss announces bid for Congress
A former Indiana lawmaker and state agency head is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Todd Rokita, billing himself as a “conservative business leader.”
U.S. job growth slows in August, but overall trend still strong
Employers added 156,000 jobs in August, enough to suggest that most businesses remain confident in an economy now in its ninth year of recovery. Pay raises are still meager, however.
State parks fully booked for Labor Day weekend
Campgrounds and cabins at Indiana’s 25 state parks and its numerous state recreation areas should be filled to capacity. Other visitors still can enjoy activities at the parks.
Government center could close during asbestos removal
Members of the Madison County Council have asked the county administrator about the cost of shutting down the center in Anderson during the seven-month process.
U.S. economic growth upgraded to 3 percent in second quarter
The U.S. economy rebounded sharply in the spring, growing at the fastest pace in more than two years amid brisk consumer spending on autos and other goods.
Trump to push tax overhaul but leave details to Congress
President Trump wants corporate taxes to drop from a top rate of 35 percent to a top rate of 15 percent. But it’s not clear if it will end up being that low in the plan, or what kind of break a typical taxpayer would see.