New historical marker honors Speedway’s WWI aviation role
A U.S. Army opened the depot in early 1918 to capitalize on the area’s strategic position near military airfields, railroads and industry.
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Getting childish? Rokita releases book attacking U.S. Senate opponent
Todd Rokita’s campaign has published a 16-page children’s book titled “Oh, The Places You’ll Forget!” to mock one of his primary opponents in the U.S. Senate race.
Early hands-on experiences key to producing talented workers, experts say
Real-world opportunities can range from colleges funding internship and experiential learning programs to businesses giving young professionals room to flex their muscles and earn their wings, according to experts in Indiana workforce issues.
Groups sue over new state law that toughens abortion rules
The plaintiffs—Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana—called the measure "a cruel intimidation tactic."
Hogsett plans to boost spending on repairing, maintaining city streets
In his annual state of the city address Monday night, Mayor Joe Hogsett will announce plans to beef up the city’s street maintenance crew by dozens of workers and to use a program that leverages private investment to pay for 15 infrastructure projects.
Hogsett explores shopping City-County Building, other downtown properties
Indianapolis officials have triggered a wide-scale review of the need for big municipal buildings downtown. Real estate executives are intrigued by the 28-story City-County Building’s potential for private redevelopment.
Braun outspends fellow Senate hopefuls Rokita, Messer combined in first quarter
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Mike Braun also has the most cash on hand going into the final weeks of the campaign, although most of the funding is coming from himself.
Indiana gets another $11M to combat heroin, opioid abuse
The Health and Human Services funding is among $485 million recently awarded nationwide to combat heroin and opioid abuse.
Democrats target 2 Indiana U.S. House seats in election
Democrats hope to unseat incumbents Jackie Walorski, a three-term congresswoman in northern Indiana's 2nd District, and Joseph "Trey" Hollingsworth III, a Tennessee native who moved to southern Indiana's 9th District in 2015.
Governor announces special legislative session to begin May 14
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he wants lawmakers to focus on passing tax measures, a school safety funding bill and legislation that would help the struggling Muncie schools district.
HHS secretary Alex Azar hires Indy insurance exec in key advisory role
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, a former Eli Lilly and Co. executive who was hospitalized twice this week, has hired Jim Parker, president and CEO of MDwise and a former longtime executive at Anthem Inc.
Integrating criminal justice center is key to lifting Twin Aire neighborhood
Ensuring the $572 million criminal justice center connects with the surrounding neighborhood and doesn’t sit isolated presents a big challenge for project planners and community leaders.
Trump campaign rebukes claims on Todd Rokita’s yard signs
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has demanded that Rep. Todd Rokita take down yard signs, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file after website issues
The IRS said that individuals or businesses with a filing or payment due Tuesday now have until midnight Wednesday to complete the task. The Indiana Department of Revenue also extended its deadline.
Indiana House speaker Brian Bosma expects May 14 special session start
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he's confident the special session will be short and he is aiming to keep it to one day.
Internet sales tax issue divides Supreme Court justices
Hearing arguments Tuesday, the justices considered overturning the court’s 1992 ruling that made much of the internet a tax-free zone by exempting retailers that don’t have a physical presence in a state.
UPDATE: Independent candidate Nathan Altman jumping into U.S. Senate race
The Carmel native and Indianapolis-based tech entrepreneur filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy earlier this month.
Rokita reverses course on skipping TV debate for GOP Senate candidates
Rokita’s camp said Tuesday that the candidate wanted to participate in order to directly challenge any misleading statements from the other candidates.
GOP Senate candidates embrace Trump while bashing each other
The three Indiana Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate spent much of Sunday night’s debate positioning themselves as the biggest supporters of President Donald Trump.
Agricultural experts troubled by GOP Senate candidates’ tariff talk
Indiana's three Republican Senate candidates continue to voice support for President Donald Trump's trade brinkmanship with China, even as experts warn that a trade war could drive farmers into bankruptcy.