State budget forecast slightly sunnier with another $200M in revenue expected
Indiana lawmakers in final negotiations over the next two-year state budget got some good news Wednesday about revenue projections for 2018 and 2019.
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Email software firm 250ok plans to invest $1.6M, add 53 jobs
The company, which develops email-management software, plans to add space at its existing headquarters at 9247 N. Meridian St.
Lawmakers OK aerial voyeurism legislation for drone users
Indiana lawmakers are sending Gov. Eric Holcomb a bill targeting drone operators who use the new technology for the age-old crime of voyeurism.
Senators approve ban on sanctuary campuses in final vote
The measure bars higher education institutions that accept federal or state dollars from adopting the designation.
Rejected e-liquid manufacturer gets license in vaping case
A company that sued over Indiana’s unconstitutional vaping licensing law will get an Indiana permit to manufacture e-liquids, and taxpayers will pick up the legal fees for its trouble, a judge ordered Monday.
Quiet change found in Indiana bill could mean bigger voucher program
A bill that quietly crossed a crucial legislative hurdle last week would allow private schools to begin receiving state funding from their first day of operation.
Synthetic urine bill passes House, heads to governor
The bill by Rep. Greg Beumer, R-Modoc, makes it a misdemeanor for store owners to knowingly sell products designed to fraudulently pass drug or alcohol tests.
Divisive solar-power bill heads to governor
Critics say the legislation will discourage the use of residential solar and hamper the solar industry in Indiana. But supporters say it will help protect consumers who don’t have solar.
U.S. Supreme Court urged to overrule Indiana’s robocall ban
An Illinois-based veterans advocacy group has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Indiana's ban on political robocalls, arguing that free speech should outweigh privacy rights.
Indiana lawmakers appear unlikely to increase cigarette tax
A proposed $1 per-pack hike in Indiana's cigarette tax appears likely to fail for a second straight year, dismaying public health advocates.
Bill addressing short-term rentals clears Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate has narrowly backed a proposal attempting to navigate regulations on short-term rentals amid a changing market that now includes companies like Airbnb.
Bill that once targeted Tesla approved by Indiana Senate
A bill that would prevent Hoosiers from buying cars directly from auto manufacturers passed the Indiana Senate on Thursday with no changes. The bill was amended earlier this session to eliminate Tesla Motors from the ban.
Indiana needle exchange bill heads to governor, who backs it
The state Senate approved the measure Thursday by a 32-16 vote after lengthy discussion about needle exchanges, which aim to reduce the spread of infectious diseases by providing people with clean syringes and discouraging needle sharing
Legislature abandons more lenient approach to Ricker’s situation
The Senate voted 40-8 to approve House Bill 1496, which would likely prevent Ricker’s from selling cold beer for carryout after its annual permits expire next year.
Bill overhauling troubled vaping law clears Indiana House
The House approved the bill 91-4 Thursday, with four Republicans voting no. Senators previously approved a version, so negotiations are likely for a final bill before the legislative session ends later this month.
Senate passes $32.1B budget that avoids cigarette tax hike
Now the House and Senate will take the next two weeks to hash out their differences on the state spending plan.
Fate of short-term rentals bill up in air after more changes
Changes made to a short-term rentals bill earlier in the week were erased in the Senate on Wednesday.
Indiana Senate passes hourly fee for public records searches
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill allowing government agencies to charge an hourly fee for public records requests that take more than two hours to complete.
Cold beer battle brewing after GOP leaders offer final bills
Lawmakers worked Wednesday to keep legislation alive that addresses a legal loophole used by Ricker's convenience stores to sell cold beer at two of its 50 locations.
Indiana Senate approves bill making ‘ILEARN’ new state test
The Indiana Senate has passed a bill setting parameters for a yet-to-be picked test that will replace the ISTEP exam.