Officials say state-funded preschool program has openings
Spots for children of low-income families are available in Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh counties for the On My Way Pre-K program.
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Prison’s closure puts near-east-side block into play
The planned closing of a state prison on the near-east side will put into play an entire city block just minutes from downtown that could be ripe for residential development.
UPDATE: Holcomb ‘stoked’ to unveil funding list for roads projects
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb held a news conference Thursday to unveil his Next Level Road Plan.
Indiana health care providers indicted as part of national crackdown on fraud
An Indianapolis-area chiropractor is among more than a dozen people in Indiana-based investigations and hundreds of people nationwide charged in health care fraud and opioid scams worth $1.3 billion.
Donnelly profits from outsourcing he has criticized as senator
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Former lawmaker Gard to chair state alcohol-study group
Beverly Gard has been chosen to chair Indiana’s Alcohol Code Revision Commission, which has been tasked with updating the state’s alcohol laws, many of which have not been changed since the end of Prohibition.
Sun King Brewery to pop tops on Chicago, Louisville markets
The Indianapolis brewery plans to expand its reach outside Indiana for the first time with distribution to “hundreds of liquor and grocery stores, bars and restaurants” in the two new markets.
First candidate emerges to replace retiring Kenley, while former foe mulls options
The president of the Noblesville Common Council is seeking the nod for Luke Kenley’s state senate seat from a Republican caucus. The businessman who lost to Kenley in 2016 is considering running as well.
Indiana governor, state GOP form joint fundraising effort
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has started a new political action committee to raise money for his campaign committee and the state Republican Party.
Indiana lawmakers urge officials to learn from I-69 mistakes
Some Indiana lawmakers have told state officials they must be more diligent in overseeing deals such as the failed partnership with a private developer for a long-delayed section of the Interstate 69 extension.
Rural Indiana: the state’s next economic frontier?
Jodi Golden, the new executive director of Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs&mdash, is eager to see all the potential and assets that rural Indiana has to offer.
Influential lawmaker Kenley retiring from Indiana Senate
As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee since 2009, Luke Kenley, 72, has been one of the state’s most powerful legislators and key budget writers.
Columbus girds for $50M Cummins renovation, $30M overpass project
The updates to the manufacturer’s corporate offices are aimed at collaboration and efficiency. The overpass construction is meant to smooth traffic flow at a key entry point to the city.
Monarch Beverage loses appeal to buck state liquor laws
The Indianapolis-based alcohol wholesaler had challenged Indiana laws that prevent beer wholesalers from also selling liquor.
Cummins to announce $80M in Columbus projects with state, local officials
One of the projects will be located at the global headquarters of the Fortune 500 engine maker, and the other will involve construction of a new railroad overpass in the city.
Holcomb removes criminal record question from state job application
The state of Indiana will stop asking executive branch job candidates if they have a criminal history on initial employment applications starting Saturday.
Indiana board backs state’s decision to take over stalled I-69 project
The Indiana Finance Authority says its board voted Thursday to endorse a deal for state agencies to oversee I-69 construction between Bloomington and Martinsville.
Trump nominates Indiana health commissioner for surgeon general
Dr. Jerome Adams was first appointed state health commissioner in October 2014 by then-Gov. Mike Pence. He has focused on issues such as the state’s opioid epidemic, high infant mortality rate and high rate of smoking.
Notre Dame study: Voucher students experienced math achievement losses
The researchers analyzed student records for public and private school students in grades 3-8 during the first four years of Indiana’s voucher program from 2011 to 2015.
45 Indiana taxes, fees increased during legislative session
The increases affect everything from notary services to teacher background checks to fuel prices, such as a 10 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax increase starting July 1.