Duncan: State pilot preschool program should be open to all
Indiana's new program, open to about 2,300 children in five counties, is blocking children of immigrant families from enrolling if they are not U.S. citizens.
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Fishers proposes $6M in upgrades to 116th Street
The project includes adding a new eastbound lane on 116th Street from Interstate 69 to Cumberland Road. The city would have to acquire as many as eight homes in the area for the necessary land.
Indianapolis mayor seeks money for police body cameras
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has detailed a proposed $1 billion city budget that seeks $200,000 to start equipping police officers with body cameras.
Lawmakers delay action on security upgrade for state complex
Indiana lawmakers told Gov. Mike Pence Friday that they need more details before signing off on his $873,000 plan to upgrade security at the entrances of the state government complex.
Former not-for-profit leader taking run at U.S. Senate
John Dickerson is the second Democrat in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Dan Coats. He joins former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, who announced his candidacy in June.
Interstate 65 bridge to stay closed until mid-September
The bridge closing on one of the state’s busiest interstates has created big traffic backups for anyone trying to travel from Indianapolis to the Chicago area.
Westfield pays taxes, rent on Grand Park
In an arrangement observers are calling unusual, the city of Westfield has been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent and property taxes for land at Grand Park.
UPDATE: Pence considers using reserves on infrastructure
Pence said he's supportive of discussions among lawmakers about focusing the 2017 legislative session on infrastructure.
Brewery proposed for $4.8M project in downtown Fishers
City officials are considering incentives for the two-story project, which would feature a restaurant and brewery on the first floor and office space for lease on the second level.
Illinois company to expand into Indiana, create 500 jobs
Hoist Liftruck Mfg. Inc., which is based in the Chicago suburb of Bedford Park, plans to spend more than $40 million to set up manufacturing operations in East Chicago.
Judge rules Indiana lawmakers can keep emails private
The decision from a Marion County judge dismisses a lawsuit filed against Rep. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, and the House GOP caucus.
Agency vendor: Pence unjustified in contract cancellation
A private license branch operator for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles objects to Gov. Mike Pence's decision last week not to renew its contract with the state.
State spending $9M on one-stop business portal
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is spearheading the effort to make it easier for businesses to take the steps they need to get registered and get started.
July revenue for Indiana falls short of projections
The biggest shortfall came from corporate income taxes, which were $16.7 million—or more than 60 percent—below projections.
Rook Security plans to add 132 jobs in Indianapolis
The IT security firm, which relocated here from the Silicon Valley five years ago, plans to invest $589,000 to upgrade and buy new equipment at its headquarters at 120 E. Market St. downtown.
Feds detail why they want Armstrong medical records
The federal government says it wants Lance Armstrong's medical records from his 1996 cancer treatments because they could prove just how far he was willing to go to conceal performance-enhancing drug use from the public and his sponsors.
Carmel considering discrimination ban based on sexual orientation
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard announced Monday that he will introduce the ordinance to the City Council on Aug. 17.
INDOT noted concerns about closed Lafayette bridge in 2005
An inspector a decade ago found that bearings at the top of the steel components that support the I-65 bridge had a significant tilt to the north that worsened when air temperatures fell.
Indianapolis doctor charged in overdose deaths of 3 patients
Dr. John Sturman overprescribed narcotics to patients at a clinic he operated at Indiana University Hospital, Marion County prosecutors contend. The deaths occurred in 2010 and 2011.
Some question if Indianapolis should get regional money
The decision by Indianapolis officials to join Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in an economic development group seeking millions of dollars in state grants has some questioning whether it needs the help as much as other regions.