Tax caps: Savings for taxpayers, but mixed bag for cities
New analysis from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute shows property tax caps, which were first applied in 2009, are having drastically different effects on Indiana cities.
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Hogsett appoints Troy Riggs to be new IMPD chief
Citing a “public safety crisis,” Mayor-elect Joe Hogsett picks a major player from Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration.
Teacher panel calls for raises, pay for advanced degrees
A 49-member panel comprised mostly of teachers from across the state on Monday refined its recommendations for how the state should mentor, train, recruit and pay teachers.
Church group brings Syrian family to Indiana over Pence wish
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis says it has brought a Syrian refugee family into the state despite Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's request that it not do so.
Councilor to ditch proposal to raise mayor’s pay
Outgoing councilor Mary Moriarty Adams, who co-authored the proposal, said she would seek to drop a proposed salary increase for the mayor but would still pursue higher pay for city-county councilors.
Northern Indiana prosecutor says he will seek AG nomination
Four-term Elkhart County Prosecutor Curtis Hill Jr. is seeking to replace Greg Zoeller, a Republican who has announced he is running for the southern Indiana congressional seat that Republican Rep. Todd Young is vacating.
Oesterle starts PAC to counter social conservatives
Free Enterprise Indiana is Bill Oesterle’s new political action committee. It will support economy-focused Republican candidates through election cycles.
Indiana GOP wants answers from Gregg on hot button issues
Indiana's next gubernatorial election may be nearly a year away, but Republicans leery of Pence's low approval rating are showing a newfound willingness to go on the attack.
Orentlicher to run for Bucshon’s southwest Indiana seat
David Orentlicher, who served in the Indiana House for six years, said he plans to move from Indianapolis to Terre Haute, where he teaches at IU's regional medical school.
Johnson gets 5-year sentence in Indy Land Bank case
David Johnson, who was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering as part of the Indy Land Bank scandal, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison Friday by U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence.
Hamilton County blazes trail with court e-filing system
This summer, Hamilton was the first Indiana county to begin electronic filing of court cases. All counties are preparing for the transition, which will cost the state $5 million annually.
Pence objects to new federal review of HIP program
Gov. Mike Pence fired off a letter to the Obama administration on Thursday asking it to cancel its contract with what he described as biased contractors recently hired to evaluate the Healthy Indiana Plan.
Indiana expected to receive $5B in federal highway funds
Congress has dedicated the money to Indiana roads and bridges as part of a 5-year, $281 billion compromise over transportation spending. The measure also includes $500 million for public transit in Indiana.
Pence asks archbishop not to resettle Syrian refugees
The meeting happened a day after the archdiocese said it had donors willing to pay for the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family expected to arrive in Indiana later this month.
Indiana collects $100 million from tax-amnesty program
Indiana's tax-amnesty program has collected enough money to pay for the new Regional Cities grant program spearheaded by Gov. Mike Pence, state officials announced Wednesday.
Education board creates expert panel to oversee ISTEP
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a permanent committee for the high-stakes standardized test after broad criticism and several snafus.
If Indiana order stands, charity will settle Syrian family
A religious charity said it will finance a Syrian refugee family’s arrival in Indiana — even if Gov. Mike Pence does not drop his order blocking state agencies from distributing federal funds intended to help settle refugees.
Suit accuses owners of home-repair firm of serial fraud
A lawsuit filed by the Indiana Attorney General's Office alleges that Green Frog Restoration owners James Twaddle and Wanda VanWinkle received more than $280,000 from Indianapolis-area residents for work that they never completed.
Northwest Indiana lawmakers push pro sports team bill
A group of state lawmakers dreaming of bringing a professional sports team to northwestern Indiana is pushing a bill that would create a panel tasked with pursuing that goal.
LGBT rights advocacy group to host meetings statewide
Freedom Indiana will advocate for the changes when they are debated during the upcoming legislative session.