U.S., China wield threats going into high-stakes trade talks
U.S. and Chinese negotiators are to resume trade talks Thursday, just hours before the United States is set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Holcomb signs bill to make sports betting legal, allow casino in Terre Haute
Holcomb said he made the decision—which comes on the heels of multiple conflict of interest questions about the gambling bill—to “spur positive economic growth for our state and for an industry that employs over 11,000 Hoosiers.”
Mitch Daniels: A big idea—An energy-water corridor on the border
A consortium of more than two dozen scientists and engineers proposes an “energy-water corridor” along the nearly 2,000 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. It is that rarest of modern phenomena: an ecumenical concept with unifying potential, an idea that even sworn enemies can love.
City commission OKs sports development area expansion crucial for CIB
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a resolution expanding the city’s primary professional sports development area, or PSDA, to include nine additional downtown hotels.
Drugmakers will have to reveal medication prices in TV ads
The Trump administration has finalized regulations that will require drug companies to disclose list prices of medications costing more than $35 for a month’s supply.
Holcomb signs bill that loosens car dealership rules on document-prep fees
Gov. Eric Holcomb declined to say why he signed the law, which allows dealers to charge up to $200 in document fees per transaction. A flurry of lawsuits has been filed against the practice.
Two Indianapolis school districts win extra funding boosts from voters
The local districts were among 10 school districts statewide that sought funding from voters to supplement the state and local money they already receive.
Three Westfield council incumbents lose their seats
Out of seven seats on the fiscal body, five seats will be occupied by fresh faces as three incumbents lost primary challenges and two open seats will be filled by newcomers.
Fishers Mayor Fadness says win is vindication of city’s efforts to grow, develop
In Fishers’ contested city council races, incumbents endorsed by Mayor Scott Fadness prevailed.
Noblesville city councilor nabs GOP nomination for mayor
Chris Jensen won the Republican primary, meaning he’s likely to replace retiring Mayor John Ditslear. But councilor Rick Taylor, who served District 3, lost in Tuesday’s election.
Carmel Mayor Brainard fends off challenge while a longtime Carmel councilor loses
Mayor Jim Brainard received 56% of the GOP primary vote, while his challenger Fred Glynn garnered 44%. The race had turned ugly in recent weeks.
Hogsett, Merritt win Indy mayoral primaries easily
With 30% of the vote in, Democrat Joe Hogsett, who has served as mayor since 2016, had 83% of the vote compared to opponent Denise Hatch, a retired Center Township resident, who had 17 percent. State Sen. Jim Merritt had 82% in the GOP primary.
UPDATES: Brainard, Fadness, Jensen win in Hamilton County; Hogsett, Merritt win in Indy
Incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jim Merritt are expected to easily win their primaries in the Indianapolis mayor’s race. In Hamilton County, the races could be more interesting.
Chinese team heads to Washington to salvage trade talks
The announcement suggests President Xi Jinping's government is putting its desire to end a conflict that has battered Chinese exporters ahead of the political need to look tough in the face of U.S. pressure.
Education startup plans $16M headquarters, charter school building on west side
Crossroads Education, a startup founded in 2016 that develops learning environments for K-12 schools and colleges, needs the city to rezone the property in Haughville and get approval for the height of the building.
Early voting up in Marion County, but even more so in Hamilton County
In Hamilton County, the increase is likely tied in part to some interesting GOP primary battles. In Marion County, voters could choose to vote early at any of three different polling sites for the first time in a decade. Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
U.S. plans to hike tariffs Friday, says China broke promises
Accusing Beijing of "reneging" on commitments it made in earlier talks, the nation's top trade negotiator said Monday that the Trump administration will increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods.
Indiana among 3 finalists for USDA divisions, but proposed location unknown
Indiana’s short-listed proposal—submitted by Purdue University and state officials—was one of 136 received by the USDA last year from 35 states. Relocating the two research divisions to Indiana could bring 570 federal jobs.
Under new rules, local voters on Tuesday can go to any polling station in Marion County
The county has switched to the “vote center” system, giving residents a choice of 277 polling places. Voters also will see the rollout of new technology, including electronic poll books and touch-screen ballots.
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on $200B of Chinese imports
President Trump's comments, delivered on Twitter, came as a Chinese delegation was scheduled to resume talks in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday aimed at resolving a trade war that has shaken investors and cast gloom over the world economy.