Judge: Indiana senators can’t defend immigration law
A federal judge has rebuffed three Indiana lawmakers who asked to be allowed to step into a legal dispute over the state's immigration law after the attorney general declined to defend it.
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State adds jobs in February at healthy clip
Hiring surged in several sectors of the economy, but the unemployment rate inched higher as more residents started looking for work.
Bill would expand state’s historic preservation tax credit
Legislation that was killed last year after passing the Indiana House has been revived this session in hopes of spurring more historic renovation across the state.
State legislators approve tougher ‘bath salts’ law
Bill supporters added a "lookalike" provision they say was needed because drug makers have simply made changes to the drug compounds to get around current laws that are based on specific chemical makeups.
Indiana wraps up deal for Ohio River toll bridge
Toll revenue appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly is scheduled to pay off $1.48 billion in bonds by 2051.
Business videotaping ban clears Indiana House panel
Taking videos and photos at Indiana farms and factories without permission would be a crime under a proposal endorsed 9-3 Thursday by the House agriculture committee.
RACE: Zoning overhaul might not go far enough
Indy Rezone won’t change the city’s timid approach to planning.
FEIGENBAUM: Gambling predicament worse than feared
Gambling revenue for 2012 was down more than $110 million from 2010, and year-over-year revenue has tumbled in three consecutive years.
No more double dips for public pension retirees
The Indiana Legislature has passed a bill that would cut off supplemental benefits for public pensioners in their second careers — a practice commonly known as double-dipping.
Higher payroll taxes take toll on restaurants
So far, 2013 has been “a roller coaster ride” for Indiana eateries, according the state trade association’s president. Industry observers say a 2-percent increase in the payroll tax is a likely culprit in a nationwide sales decline.
Lawmakers still considering live table games at racinos
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee postponed amendments and a vote on a gambling measures Wednesday after supporters of the state’s horse-track casinos renewed their fight to get live dealers at their table games.
GOP strategist Matalin speaks out against ‘ag-gag’ bill
Republican pundit Mary Matalin is among several celebrities lobbying Indiana lawmakers to oppose a bill banning filming at farms and factories.
Pence touring agribusinesses
Governor, along with Lt. Gov. Ellspermann and ag director Gina Sheets, hopes to discuss potential for growth.
Indiana lawmaker: Coal-gas plant no longer feasible
An Indiana lawmaker who opposes a 30-year contract with the developers of a proposed $2.8 billion coal-gasification plant told a House committee Wednesday that the surge in U.S. shale gas production has driven down natural gas prices, leaving synthetic gas projects unfeasible.
Senate panel approves diluted voucher expansion
The Indiana Senate Education Committee is signing off on a limited expansion of school vouchers one day after the state's highest court deemed vouchers constitutional.
Push for I-70 truck lanes hits roadblock in study
Economy, high cost of construction cited as factors.
Prosecutors seek tough sentence for Sheridan man
Lowell Hancher has admitted to stealing more than $500,000 from an Iowa manufacturer.
House sends governor IEDC transparency bill
The state House of Representatives sent Gov. Mike Pence a bill Tuesday that requires the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to make job-creation reports transparent to taxpayers and policy makers.
Bill allowing micro-distilleries heads to governor
The General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow craft micro-distilleries to operate in Indiana and sell their liquor on-site.
Criminal-sentencing overhaul may get tougher on pot
Tougher marijuana possession and dealing penalties could be added to a proposed overhaul of Indiana's criminal sentencing laws by legislators after Gov. Mike Pence questioned whether the plan was strict enough on low-level drug offenders.