Attorney General Curtis Hill says he is not resigning
Amid growing calls for his resignation, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill said Friday that the groping allegations against him “are vicious and false.”
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State lawmaker allegedly groped by AG Hill pens account of ‘sexual battery’
The state legislator who alleged that Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill groped her in March—setting off a wave of calls for Hill to resign when that accusation and similar claims were uncovered this week—went public herself on Friday morning with an essay describing the experience.
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt resigns amid crush of scandals
A former coal lobbyist, Andrew Wheeler, will take over the agency as acting administrator on Monday, Trump said, Unlike Pruitt, Wheeler has a low-key approach, cultivated during decades of working in Washington.
Lime pulls scooters out of Indy after city cease-and-desist order
The company—one of two offering rent-by-the-minute scooters in Indianapolis—said it plans to return to business once the city establishes its regulatory procedures.
Gov. Eric Holcomb, top state Republicans call for AG Curtis Hill to resign
House Speaker Brian Bosma and Senate Pro Tem David Long released a joint statement Thursday evening saying they believe the state lawmaker and legislative staffers who have accused Hill of inappropriately touching them. Gov. Eric Holcomb followed minutes later with a statement agreeing with Bosma and Long.
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick, with three judges topping list
President Donald Trump's top contenders for the vacancy include federal appeals judge Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana. The president plans to announce his selection Monday night.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
When your everyday stroll takes its toll, try these walking paths
If you are interested in adding variety to your ambulatory activities, central Indiana has plenty of low-impact spots where you can comfortably set your own pace.
Indiana high court to hear civil forfeiture, schools case
Indiana’s top court will consider whether all civil forfeitures in the state must be paid into a fund that helps school districts pay for technology upgrades, building new schools and other projects.
Circle Centre profit gets lift from eateries, IPS tax cut
The mall posted higher profit and improved sales per square foot in 2017, though retail observers say it remains at a crossroads following the closure of its last department store, Carson’s.
Political observers: Attorney General Curtis Hill could survive allegations of groping
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody has called on Hill to resign after a published report of allegations that he inappropriately touched four women at an Indianapolis bar, including a lawmaker.
Minority-owned firms chase contracts to build criminal justice center
If the city of Indianapolis meets its goals, at least $154 million in contracts for the $571 million project will go to minority-owned firms.
House speaker ‘disturbed’ DCS failed to act on past reports
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said Monday that he was "disturbed" after finding out that the state's child welfare agency failed to take action after five different reviews conducted in recent years found problems at the agency.
Indiana attorney general investigated over groping claims
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill was investigated this year after four women, including a lawmaker, claimed he touched them inappropriately at a bar.
Indianapolis to host 2019 Young Democrats of America National Convention
A bid to host the convention by the Indiana Young Democrats topped efforts by groups from Pittsburgh, Minneapolis and Chicago.
Mexico’s victor reaches out to Trump, seeks NAFTA deal
The morning after his crushing election victory, Mexico President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he supports reaching a deal on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Canada.
Tamika Catchings appointed to expanded airport authority board
The appointment increases the overall number of members on IAA board from 10 to 11, a change that was mandated by state lawmakers this year.
IBJ PODCAST: VP Mike Pence’s ‘Path to Power’
Host Mason King interviews Andrea Neal about her soon-to-publish book, “Pence: The Path to Power,” which examines how Indiana native Mike Pence rose from a skilled debater in high school to the vice president of the United States.
New Indiana laws ban eyeball tattoos, protect renting rights
While many of the Legislature’s most attention-grabbing ideas—like legal Sunday retail alcohol sales—have already become law, more are set to take effect on Sunday.
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to seek 7th term
The 64-year-old Republican told IBJ that he hasn’t made a formal announcement, but he has been telling anyone who asks him that he will run again.