Making a Craigslist purchase? Try the Fishers PD lobby
The Fishers Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency to let the public use its building to finish online transactions.
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Brainard looks to ease restrictions on redevelopment commission
Mayor Jim Brainard expects the Carmel City Council’s control over any redevelopment commission contract worth more than $25,000 to be removed early next year when several new council members take office.
New political website hopes to help small campaigns
A Republican and Democrat are coming together in an election year to help “the little guys” run for office.
Gay-advocacy group gears up for civil rights campaign
Freedom Indiana named a campaign director on Wednesday and plans to start hiring workers for state outreach, hoping to spur political leaders to expand Indiana’s civil rights protections.
Hogsett, Brewer gush over Ballard as outgoing mayor’s approval soars
Indy Chamber releases new poll before annual Hobnob that shows Republican mayor’s approval rate is 66 percent.
Ends and means—BlueIndy edition
In my classes, one of the things I emphasize to my students is the importance of process. The way in which you achieve a goal is often just as important—sometimes even more important—than the goal itself. This is, of course, a core precept of the rule of law. There are plenty of examples: efforts to […]
Funding for fire tower in Hamilton County dies without a vote
Public safety officials expressed no interest in a compromise to fund the fire tower, leading the Hamilton County Council to not take a vote on the $568,000 proposal.
Indy Parks director leaving for position in Texas
Indy Parks Director John Williams has accepted the position of director of parks and recreation in Waco, Texas, the city of Indianapolis announced Wednesday morning.
Business interests donate $2.1 million for Pence travel
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's travels promoting Indiana as a business haven have been paid for by companies that donated more than $2.1 million to the state's economic development efforts.
County assessors may push for stricter big-box tax laws
County assessors say a new law didn’t go far enough to protect counties from losing out on tax revenue from retailers in search of lower tax bills.
Thousands in Indiana could lose food stamps under new rule
Food pantries and social service agencies across Indiana are bracing for the possibility that up to 50,000 people could lose food stamp benefits this fall unless they comply with a change in federal work and job training requirements.
Star launches ‘aggressive’ campaign to expand LGBT rights
The Indianapolis Star has been criticized this week for launching an initiative to convince state political leaders to expand Indiana’s civil rights law to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
ACLU of Indiana challenges state law banning ballot photos
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Indianapolis contends the law that took effect July 1 violates Indiana voters' First Amendment rights.
Pence headed to Japan on an economic development trip
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans to attend the Japan-U.S. Midwest Conference, meet with business executives and government leaders and host an economic development reception.
Lawmakers hear from advocates on police body camera rules
Lawmakers must take into account many considerations as they explore state restrictions on police body camera footage that is publicly released.
BlueIndy plans to roll out car-sharing service next month
BlueIndy, the proposed all-electric car-sharing service that has been spinning its wheels since it was announced in early 2014, finally plans to get on the road Sept. 2, it announced Thursday.
Human-rights ordinance could give Carmel economic edge
While businesses consider many factors before choosing where to locate, economic development experts say a community’s openness to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals increasingly is one of them.
Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing
An Indiana legislative study panel is considering whether to recommend that state lawmakers take up a proposal to expand testing to any person arrested for a felony.
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles replaces financial official
A private-sector accountant has been hired by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to serve as its new chief financial officer.
NextGear Capital plans to add 200 Carmel jobs
The provider of inventory financing to car dealers plans to invest more than $50 million to lease and renovate its headquarters in Carmel to support its expanding customer service and technology divisions.