Indiana chamber won’t endorse GOP businessman for Senate
It is the first time since the Indiana Chamber of Commerce began endorsing a candidate 10 years ago that it has not backed the Republican candidate for Senate.
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Tax appeals mushroom as Lilly, city squabble over years of assessments
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker has appealed its annual tax bill for its two massive campuses south of downtown every year since 2012.
Republicans set caucus date to decide Jeff Miller replacement
Marion County GOP Chairman Jim Merritt announced that a Republican caucus has been set to replace Jeff Miller, who resigned earlier this month after pleading guilty to felony battery charges.
Longtime Indianapolis Housing Agency leader announces retirement
Rufus “Bud” Myers is retiring as executive director of the Indianapolis Housing Agency after nearly 18 years in the position, the IHA announced Wednesday.
Nation’s top student loan official resigns in protest
Seth Frotman will be stepping down as student loan ombudsman at the end of the week, citing what he says is the White House's open hostility toward protecting the nation's millions of student loan borrowers.
Trump says he’ll end NAFTA after reaching new deal with Mexico
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and sign a new trade accord with Mexico, potentially leaving Canada out of the bloc.
Indiana’s election security plans don’t include new machines
Indiana's top elections official is planning to spend more than $7.5 million in federal funding to improve state election security, but that won’t be enough money to upgrade voting machines.
Gov. Holcomb appoints new press secretary
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed a new press secretary after losing his previous one to the Indiana Commission for Education, his office announced Friday.
Council panel approves plan to add $120M in debt for road projects
The debt, which would be secured by future revenue the city expects to receive from county option vehicle taxes and the increased gas tax, would be on the books for 20 years.
U.S.-China trade talks end with no breakthrough
U.S. and Chinese negotiators ended two days of meetings Thursday without breaking a deadlock over trade that has unnerved financial markets and disrupted global commerce.
Mike Braun’s ties to outsourcing magnified politically under Trump
Donald Trump's election in 2016 shifted the political dynamic for Republican business people like Mike Braun seeking public office.
State lawmakers inquire about plans for Nickel Plate Railroad
Two lawmakers sent letters to the Indianapolis City-County Council this week encouraging them to investigate whether the city owns any portion of the Nickel Plate Railroad line.
Q&A: Blair Milo goes on the road to fill 1 million jobs
Gov. Eric Holcomb established the Office for Career Connection and Talent one year ago and appointed former LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo to head it.
IPS’ big ask: What a $220 million referendum means for the district and its taxpayers
The district says that, to keep its main priority on the table—raising money for salary increases for teachers and staff—it made tradeoffs that could leave it financially vulnerable down the road.
Trump to hold rally in Indiana next week for Braun
President Donald Trump will rally supporters in Indiana as Republicans seek to unseat vulnerable Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly.
Indiana Democrats file federal election complaint against Braun
According to the complaint filed Wednesday, Braun loaned his campaign $250,000 on April 23, but failed to file a 48-hour notice with the Federal Election Commission.
Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort guilty of 8 charges
The outcome almost certainly guarantees years of prison for Manafort and established the ability of special counsel Robert Mueller’s team to persuade a jury of average citizens despite months of partisan attacks — including from Trump — on the investigation’s integrity.
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen pleads guilty in hush-money scheme
The campaign-finance violations involved payments to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model. Michael Cohen cast the payments as attempts to influence the 2016 election and said they were made “at the direction” of Donald Trump.
Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards
The plan would give states broad authority to determine how to restrict carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. It also would let states relax pollution rules for power plants that need upgrades.
Secretary of State launches campaign to boost voter confidence
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says proper precautions are being taken to secure the vote ahead of Indiana's Nov. 6 general election.