China and the United States concluded three days of talks Wednesday with a cautious sense of optimism that the world’s two biggest economies might be able to reach a deal that ends their bruising trade war.
The Indiana General Assembly is likely to consider a proposal that would allow Gary’s two casino licenses to be relocated this year—one would stay in Gary, while the other could move to another city in the state.
A prolonged shutdown could muddle Eli Lilly and Co.’s plan to unload its stake in Elanco Animal Health Inc., the unit it spun off last year, Lilly CEO Dave Ricks said.
Indiana Forward, a group pushing for hate crimes legislation, said the law must include a comprehensive list of protected classes.
Eli Lilly and Co. won’t put the price of its prescription drugs in television ads, as the Trump administration has called for pharmaceutical companies to do, but will begin promoting a website where prices are available.
The goal for school districts would be to use 85 percent or more of their state funding for instruction-related costs, such as teacher salaries.
The new ordinance is expected to generate an additional $800,000 in parking meter fees annually—about $200,000 less than council members initially sought in a more extensive proposal.
Russell Vought, acting director of the White House budget office, said customary rules will be changed to make the payments possible. About three-quarters of taxpayers receive annual refunds, giving them an incentive to file their returns early.
The Legislative Council voted in November to recommend the Indiana General Assembly adopt the new policy, which adds a definition of sexual harassment to the ethical standards for lawmakers.
The priorities for Indiana House Republicans this year align with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s agenda, except for one significant issue that did not make the list: a hate crimes bill.
The groups say the EPA’s handling of the site formerly used by electronics manufacturer Amphenol involved “serious mismanagement.”
China sounded a positive note ahead of talks with U.S. trade officials this week on a sprawling trade dispute, but the two sides face lengthy wrangling over technology and their future relationship.
IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody talks with host Mason King about the sports gambling legislation that will be considered in the Indiana House and Senate this year, including the many details that could complicate passage.
Indiana officials have approved new rules to rein in a state agency that awarded grants intended for struggling veterans to its own employees.
Should it drag into February, the slowdown in government activity could help shake confidence and cause businesses and consumers to stop spending.
The state GOP said Holcomb ended 2018 with more campaign cash in the bank that any previous second-year governor.
Rep. Greg Steuerwald, R-Avon, who introduced the bill, said the measure does not list specific protected classes because “we wanted every bias to be included that you can think of.”
Members of the General Assembly return Thursday to the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis for a session expected to last until late April. Budget issues are expected to dominate the session.
Norton became the town manager in 2013 and led the Boone County community through a period of significant growth and booming economic development.
After running Democrat Joe Donnelly’s unsuccessful re-election campaign for U.S. Senate, 30-year-old political strategist Peter Hanscom is enjoying a break
