City considers using one-time burst of tax revenue to reduce deficit
Most of the special disbursement has to be spent on transportation funding, but the city can decide what to do with 25 percent of its $53 million distribution.
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Holcomb faces mad scramble as new GOP gubernatorial nominee
Political observers say Indiana’s newly minted Republican gubernatorial nominee has an uphill battle in the next 100 or so days if he wants to beat Democrat John Gregg in the Nov. 8 election.
State announces record reserve fund, budget surplus
Indiana was able to achieve the surplus despite missing its forecast for revenue growth by $111.3 million.
Pence’s $7M war chest takes center stage before GOP nominee vote
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb appears to be the favorite to snare the Republican nomination for governor. He ruffled feathers over the weekend by suggesting he had an inside track to Gov. Mike Pence’s financial support.
Holcomb suggests to committee he alone has Pence’s financial backing
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb has told the GOP officials who will choose the party’s gubernatorial candidate that only he has a commitment from Gov. Mike Pence to use his $7 million campaign fund.
Pence endorses Holcomb as next GOP nominee for governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, now Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, said Friday that he believes Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb is “one of the best prepared individuals in recent memory” to replace him in the Statehouse.
Indy-bound group that crafts conservative bills has critics
Critics of the American Legislative Exchange Council say it provides corporations easy access to lawmakers—access that can’t be scrutinized like traditional lobbying and campaign finance information.
Convention analysis: Pence did his job, despite Cruz snub
Experts polled by Bloomberg agreed that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence performed well in his speech Tuesday at the Republican National Convention after Sen. Ted Cruz stunned the crowd by refusing to endorse the GOP ticket.
Gregg gets $500K from Democratic governors group
It’s a significant windfall for Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, who built on his sizable lead in campaign funds over possible GOP candidates.
Chicago’s new older smoking age could increase Indiana sales
Chicago's move to raise the minimum age to purchase cigarettes to 21 could increase smoke shop sales in northwestern Indiana, experts said.
Brooks, Holcomb top list of possible GOP candidates for governor
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita and House Speaker Brian Bosma are also among potential nominees.
Confirmation of Pence’s VP slot elusive amid Trump campaign denials
Donald Trump advisers on Thursday afternoon maintained that the presumed GOP candidate had not made a final decision on a running mate. Media reports earlier in the day pegged Gov. Mike Pence.
Here’s who could replace Pence on Indiana ballot in governor’s race
Now that Trump has claimed Pence on the national ticket, who will replace him here in Indiana?
Reports: Trump chooses Pence as running mate
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, several media outlets reported Thursday.
Pence to propose $1B plan to boost innovation, entrepreneurship
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday is scheduled to announce a plan to spend $1 billion over the next 10 years to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.
Indiana high court rejects rehearing in lawmaker emails case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to rehear a case that sought to force lawmakers to release their email correspondence with lobbying groups and businesses.
State surveys businesses to limit impact of I-69 extension near Indy
Based on input from businesses, design options could include retaining walls, shifting the route to the east or west, and selecting different ramp locations.
Bayh’s expected return could shift U.S. Senate balance of power
The prospect of former U.S. Sen. and Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh taking Baron Hill’s spot as the Democratic nominee for Indiana’s contested U.S. Senate seat sent shockwaves through state and national political circles Monday morning.
Trump-Pence VP decision could scramble Indiana politics
Gov. Mike Pence is set to attend a campaign fundraising event with the New York billionaire in Indianapolis on Tuesday—just six days before the Republican national convention in Cleveland. The Trump campaign also has scheduled a rally for Tuesday evening in Westfield.
State archives building headed to IUPUI campus
Indiana’s bicentennial year is more than half over, but several construction projects commissioned to celebrate the occasion are still developing—with announcements coming soon.