Plowman receives 40-month federal sentence
A federal judge on Thursday afternoon sentenced former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman to 40 months in prison for attempted extortion and bribery.
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Prosecutors recommend 6-1/2 years for Plowman
The former City-County Councilor, convicted in September on federal bribery and attempted extortion charges, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday afternoon.
GOP governors group names Daniels policy chairman
Daniels' policies have frequently been emulated by other Republican governors including Wisconsin' Scott Walker and Ohio's John Kasich.
Indiana Republicans push drug tests for welfare money
Two Indiana Republicans want welfare recipients to pass drug tests before they can receive benefits but similar measures have run up against Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
After hiking taxes, Illinois now considers easing them
Less than a year after raising personal and corporate income taxes, Illinois officials are pushing a $250 million package of tax breaks for several prominent businesses threatening to leave for more tax-friendly states, including Indiana.
Bond banks in Indiana, other states boost sales
State municipal-bond banks in Indiana, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire plan to issue about $190 million in debt this week, as smaller communities seek to take advantage of 10-year interest rates near a six-week low.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Council prez takes 11th-hour run at ban, redistricting
Why is Ryan Vaughn ending his tenure as City-County Council president with two hot-button proposals? Can he get the votes for a stronger smoking ban? How does he react to a call for his removal?
Daniels to talk privatization with GOP governors
The Indiana governor's policies have frequently been emulated by other Republican governors, including Wisconsin's Scott Walker and Ohio's John Kasich.
Commission slaps judge over fundraising solicitation
Judge Rebekah Pierson-Treacy received the admonishment after an August fundraising solicitation sparked controversy.
States suing over health care law collect funding
Federal officials announced Tuesday they are awarding more money to help states carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Seven states that are suing to overturn the landmark law are also on the list for funding.
Indiana retailers making push for online sales tax
A new coalition of Indiana retailers is planning a lobbying push aimed at convincing state lawmakers to force online businesses to collect the state's 7-percent sales taxes from customers.
Indianapolis charter school closing Dec. 16
Stonegate Early College High School is folding midyear due to financial troubles. The city has hired a trustee to help families find new schools.
Feds reject Indiana request for health care exemption
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday rejected Indiana's bid for an exemption from federal health care overhaul rules that require insurers selling policies to individuals to essentially dedicate 80 percent of the premiums they collect to medical care.
Purdue, IU students lobby for alcohol amnesty law
Student leaders on three college campuses are urging Indiana lawmakers to enact a law that shields underage drinkers from disciplinary action if they report that someone is intoxicated and at serious health risk.
Judge allows class in suit against state tort law
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker has certified the victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse as a single class in a lawsuit challenging a law that caps the state’s liability at $5 million. However, she concluded the plaintiffs are unlikely to win the challenge.
Judge to decide whether White’s candidacy stands
A court hearing to determine whether Charlie White is eligible to serve as Indiana secretary of state continued without him when he decided not to attend Wednesday.
Study: State loses millions annually in online sales taxes
The report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute says the state loses $40 million to $114 million every year in sales tax revenue from sales to online retailers such as Amazon.
Union members rally at Statehouse against GOP plans
The Indiana AFL-CIO organized the rally to coincide with the General Assembly's pro forma "Organization Day" on Tuesday.
Dow drops after debt panel fails to reach deal
The Dow Jones industrial average lost almost 250 points after the special committee of Congress assigned to come up with $1.2 trillion in deficit cuts over 10 years indicated that there would be no deal.
Indiana Legislature set for new right-to-work fight
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says that passing a contentious right-to-work proposal will be his top priority during the coming legislative session.