Federal appeals court rejects Pence in Syrian refugee case
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals called Gov. Mike Pence’s objection to the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana because they may pose a terrorism threat “nightmare speculation.”
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Abandoned P.R. Mallory factory to get new life as Purdue high school
The east-side factory used to employ 1,500 dry-cell battery makers, but has been abandoned for decades.
Two northern Indiana candidates vying for attorney general
Indiana voters in November will choose a successor to Attorney General Greg Zoeller, who did not seek a third term after losing May’s Republican primary to run for a U.S. House seat.
Kaine, Pence prepare for undercard debate
The vice presidential debate Tuesday will be the only time Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine will have the nation’s political attention all to themselves, away from their much more well-known running mates.
Both Gregg, Holcomb favor ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy
Based on their records and campaign promises, neither of the major party candidates for governor seem likely to radically reshape Indiana’s energy policies.
Downtown TIF expansion in works
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is targeting the former General Motors stamping plant site on the west side, where development plans have stalled, and the upstart Market East District on the opposite end of downtown.
Indiana tax amnesty collections total more than $188 million
The amount was more than double the $90 million anticipated by the General Assembly and represented a third of amnesty-eligible liabilities.
Council GOP seeks to spend tax reserves, criticizes Hogsett borrowing plan
Both Indianapolis Republicans and Democrats want to spend $20 million on infrastructure, but the question is about how to fund it.
Monarch affiliate gets OK to sell liquor after judge denies stay
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has granted Spirited Sales a temporary permit to sell wholesale liquor after a Marion County special judge denied the state’s request for a stay on her August ruling for the company.
Indiana voter registration surpasses 2008 number by 200K
There is still more than a week to go before the Oct. 11 registration deadline.
Attorneys differ by more than $100M in latest BMV lawsuit
Attorney Irwin Levin of Indianapolis law firm Cohen & Malad LLP argued during a one-day bench trial Wednesday that the BMV should refund a total of $144 million in overcharges going back 10 years, plus interest.
Candidates for governor push different visions of Indiana’s state test
John Gregg and Eric Holcomb discussed several education issues at an Indianapolis high school Tuesday during their first campaign debate.
Holcomb’s education plan touts school choice, measured preschool expansion
In dueling speeches to education groups, gubernatorial candidates Eric Holcomb and John Gregg laid out their plans to improve state schools.
City picks design firm to lead City-County Building Plaza project
Indianapolis-based Rundell Ernstberger Associates has been chosen to lead the redesign efforts of the City-County Building Plaza along East Washington Street, the city announced Friday.
The Interview Issue: Angela Smith-Jones
As the city’s deputy mayor of economic development, Angela Smith-Jones, 49, spends her days trying to create more jobs for Indianapolis. In the evenings, she unwinds by cooking at home or enjoying an intriguing meal at a restaurant.
The Interview Issue: Eric Holcomb
With less than two months until Election Day, Eric Holcomb, 48, is in a dead heat in the race for governor. Holcomb describes his career as one of “answering the call.” But he says he reflected with his wife, Janet, before committing to this fall’s campaign.
U.S. Senate candidates agree to debate
The debate between Democrat Evan Bayh, Republican Todd Young and Libertarian Lucy Brenton—in a race that cound have national implications—will be broadcast live on television next month.
The Interview Issue: John Gregg
Democrat John Gregg is trying to avenge his loss to Republican Gov. Mike Pence four years ago. But it wasn’t easy to decide to run again. His wife told him to get in the race only if it was “about serving and having a servant’s heart.” That made up his mind.
City secures federal grant to help Carrier workers
The city of Indianapolis has received a $355,000 federal grant to help support about 1,400 workers displaced by Carrier Corp. The grant will be used to hire a “recovery coordinator.”
City councilors seek restrictions on booze-cruising pedal pubs
Under rules to be proposed next week, operators of foot-powered trolleys on Indianapolis streets would need to be licensed and insured. City councilors also hope to address noise complaints.