House GOP stands by choice of leader who stepped down
Speaker Brian Bosma said Republicans knew of the issues surrounding Rep. Jud McMillin when they elevated him to the chamber's No. 2 post last November, but were satisfied he had addressed them.
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Deputy CIO picked to lead Indiana Office of Technology
Dewand Neely has been promoted to chief information officer and director of the Indiana Office of Technology, the governor's office announced Friday.
Anti-discrimination ordinance moves forward in Carmel
A proposal that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is set to go before the full Carmel City Council on Monday.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Beer distributor Monarch loses legal battle to also sell liquor
On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker ruled against Indianapolis-based Monarch Beverage Co., which claimed in a lawsuit that Indiana’s restrictive alcohol distribution laws violate the U.S. Constitution.
McMillin on Facebook after resignation: ‘I make mistakes’
The Republican lawmaker resigned from the Indiana House on Tuesday after a sexually explicit video was discovered on his mobile phone. He said Wednesday on Facebook that he’s encountered support and hatred for his actions.
Divide emerges in committee studying police body cameras
An urban vs. rural split emerged among law enforcement groups Tuesday as a state legislative committee explored potential guidelines governing the use of police body cameras by Indiana's police agencies.
Covanta moving forward on automated recycling plant
Covanta still faces opposition as it moves closer to starting construction on a $45 million facility in Indianapolis that will use automation to pluck salvageable recyclables from household trash.
McMillin resigns from Indiana House over sex video
A sexually explicit video was discovered on Rep. Jud McMillin’s phone, leading him to resign, sources told IBJ.
Statehouse services set for longtime state Rep. Crawford
Bill Crawford, who spent 40 years as a member of the Indiana House, will lie in state in the Indiana Statehouse Rotunda ahead of his funeral this week.
Indianapolis body camera plan may shrink after funding fails
Indianapolis police may downsize plans to equip patrol officers with body cameras after failing to win federal grants to buy some of the wearable devices.
Long-serving state lawmaker Bill Crawford dies at 79
Former Indiana Rep. Bill Crawford, the longest-serving black state lawmaker in U.S. history, died Friday at the age of 79 after an illness, according to his family.
House Speaker Boehner to resign from Congress next month
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition.
The Interview Issue: Jeff Papa
Papa is the mayor of Zionsville and chief of staff for the Indiana Senate but that’s not all. He’s also served as a non-governmental observer of hearings at Guantanamo Bay and launched an orphanage in Nepal—all while working to earn his doctorate.
The Interview Issue: Paul Baltzell
Paul Baltzell, the state of Indiana's chief information officer, is excited about the power of data analytics to improve the effectiveness of government.
Clinton promises health insurance merger scrutiny in plan
Hillary Clinton said she would give close scrutiny to health-insurance industry mergers like those proposed this year by Anthem Inc. and Aetna Inc., part of the Democratic presidential candidate’s latest policy plans.
High court weighs state fair stage collapse case
The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing arguments to decide if the state is liable for some of the damages faced by a rigging company in the 2011 state fair stage collapse that killed seven people.
State high court hears arguments in Zionsville merger case
Most of the discussion at the hearing centered on whether Zionsville is adjacent to Perry Township, which is required under state law when governing bodies merge.
State lawmakers call for probe into crumbling roads
Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, said an outside investigation might be the only way to get answers about how the state bought $71 million in possibly defective asphalt.
Hogsett dwarfs Brewer in ad buys
Democrat Joe Hogsett is airing his eighth ad in the mayoral race and has spent $400,000-plus on TV just this month, while Republican Chuck Brewer is preparing his first TV ad.