House ethics panel to continue probe of Indiana lawmaker
The House Ethics panel said it is continuing an official investigation into Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman.
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UPDATE: Carrier strikes deal with Trump to keep 1,000 jobs in Indy
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence plan to be in Indianapolis on Thursday to detail the deal.
Companies plan $100M recycling center in Indiana, 256 jobs
Construction at the site, which will include a recycling center and a plastics-to-diesel facility, is expected to begin in 2017.
Sens. Sanders, Warren call massive research bill gift to drug firms
The $6.3 billion bill would let the Food and Drug Administration approve drugs and medical devices more quickly and bolster federal mental health programs.
Trump picks Pence ally Verma for cabinet position
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he’ll nominate Seema Verma, founder of Indianapolis-based SVC Inc. and architect of the Healthy Indiana Plan, as his pick for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Community development veteran takes reins of once-troubled city land bank
Bruce Baird is leaving the Indianapolis Housing Agency to direct Renew Indianapolis, the not-for-profit that aims to return vacant properties to the city’s tax rolls.
Pence aide cancels lobbying contract ahead of ban
A key aide to Vice President-elect Mike Pence removed himself from the U.S. government’s rolls of federal lobbyists and canceled a lucrative lobbying contract days before Donald Trump’s team announced it will ban lobbyists from taking jobs with the administration.
Holcomb to lead Indiana delegation to United Kingdom
During the trip, Holcomb will meet with government officials in London as well as potential investors in Indiana's top business sectors, including advanced manufacturing.
Madison County taking steps to avoid another computer system hack
County staffers have worked many hours of overtime restoring links between the computer software and county files that were broken in the hacking attack on Nov. 4.
For some in middle class, Trump plan could mean higher taxes
A majority of single-parent households in America could pay more in taxes under president-elect Donald Trump’s proposals, while the richest 1 percent could see a 13.5 percent decrease in taxes.
After Trump victory, groups that felt under threat see surge in support
Immigration groups, Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups say contributions are up—and so are people who want to donate their time.
Indiana Senate leader commits to fixing vaping law
Recent legislation has had the effect of dramatically reducing the number of players in Indiana’s vaping and e-cigarette industry and creating a monopoly for a Lafayette security firm.
Indiana GOP leaders say funding for pre-K, roads are priorities
At Tuesday’s Organization Day, Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma called for lawmakers to move past a "rough" campaign season and refocus on the priorities of state government when the Legislature convenes in early January.
U.S. court blocks overtime-pay expansion set to begin Dec. 1
A federal court on Tuesday blocked implementation of a rule imposed by President Barack Obama's administration that would have made an estimated 4 million more higher-earning workers across the country eligible for overtime pay.
Trust offers to buy Crown Hill land where VA plans national cemetery
Objecting to the removal of old-growth trees, local environmentalists have blasted plans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build a national cemetery on the 15 acres.
Holcomb transition team enjoys Pacers game at team’s expense
Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb and Lt. Gov.-elect Suzanne Crouch paid for their tickets out of an “abundance of caution” for state ethics rules, a spokesman said. But there are no state rules to prohibit the people who are helping Holcomb shape his administration from taking freebies.
Council committee approves expanding downtown TIF
The proposal, which supporters say will spur development in needed areas, still needs the support of the full City-County Council to move forward.
Indiana utility watchdog Stippler set to retire
David Stippler, Indiana’s official advocate for utility customers, who often pushes back against utilities that want to raise rates, plans to retire Jan. 1 after 11 years in office.
Pence attorneys argue against Indiana release of document
Lawyers for Indiana Governor and Republican Vice President-elect Mike Pence argued in court Monday that the state's judicial branch has no authority to require him to comply with Indiana's public records law.
Gas, cigarette tax hikes on table again as lawmakers weigh road-funding options
House Speaker Brian Bosma said Monday at the Indiana Chamber’s annual legislative preview event that he wanted funding for Indiana’s roads and bridges that would last for “a generation”—and the question now is how the Legislature will go about paying for it.