Lawmakers recommend cutting equipment tax
A panel of Indiana lawmakers is recommending the state eliminate the business equipment tax for small businesses.
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HALE, NEGELE: Bring more transparency to Indiana energy bidding
As legislators on committees dealing with energy and utilities, economic development, agriculture and state finances, we are hearing from a growing number of businesses, big and small, as well as schools and individual constituents, sounding an alarm over rising electricity rates.
Non-industrial users have little clout on electricity prices
Manufacturers and other big users band together to lobby, but the vast majority of businesses have no collective ability to drive down their electricity costs.
OneAmerica pays $800K over fraud orchestrated by ex-representative
OneAmerica Securities has agreed to pay the state $805,000 to settle claims it failed to supervise an ex-representative involved in an $8.9 million Ponzi scheme in Ohio, Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Appeals hearing set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The next step in former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn his voter fraud conviction is set for next month.
Report: Money woes mount for some Indiana workers
According to the report, 23 percent of the state's households are just squeaking by and could slip into poverty with any crisis, including medical emergencies.
IRS seeks $6.78M from Gary schools in unpaid taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking $6.78 million in unpaid payroll taxes from the financially strapped Gary Community School Corp., a district the state had already labeled “high risk.”
State seeks private manager for downtown parking
The Indiana Department of Administration is seeking a vendor to manage its downtown garages and lots, a move that could make current employees the last state workers to enjoy free parking.
House lawmakers settle in to new political reality
Tuesday's elections gave House Republicans the most power they've had in four decades and the best chance at seeing their priorities succeed in the upcoming legislative session.
Indiana high court suggests mediation in IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court is asking attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. to consider mediation to settle their dispute over IBM's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Pelath says Dems will remain relevant despite low numbers
Indiana House Minority Leader Scott Pelath predicted the 2016 election “is going to be a very, very different election.”
Group takes time zone debate to state educators
A group that wants all of Indiana to move into the Central time zone is again taking its push to the State Board of Education, armed with a report that says schoolchildren are being harmed by the Eastern time zone.
Pence’s favored food bank plays up faith
One of Gov. Mike Pence’s favorite charities is Midwest Food Bank, a faith-based alternative to Gleaners, the region’s dominant player in hunger relief.
Republicans to ‘tread lightly’ with bigger Statehouse majorities
Republicans on Wednesday celebrated Election Day wins that extended their legislative dominance and elected new House and Senate leaders.
Indy hospitality chief: “We’re at tipping point on taxes.”
In September 2013, veteran lobbyist Patrick Tamm became president of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, replacing longtime industry advocate John Livengood. Tamm’s hire came eight months after IRLA was formed by merging the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association, both of which Livengood served as president since 1998.
Big Republican victories raise questions for Indiana Dems
Indiana Democrats are looking for places to rebuild after a drubbing that saw Republicans capture all three statewide offices on the ballot and build on their overwhelming hold on the General Assembly.
Turner wins election despite pending resignation
House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner defeated Democrat Bob Ashley on Tuesday, but has already announced plans to resign to take a job with a Christian leadership group.
GOP keeps supermajority status in Indiana House, Senate
Republicans maintained their supermajority position in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday, assuring they can move their priorities essentially at will.
Republicans keep auditor’s office with Crouch victory
Republican Suzanne Crouch has won a full term as Indiana's auditor. Gov. Mike Pence appointed Crouch to serve as auditor following Dwayne Sawyer's abrupt resignation last November.
Mitchell holds treasurer’s office for Republicans
Republican Kelly Mitchell defeated Democrat Mike Boland and Libertarian Michael Jasper on Tuesday in the race for state treasurer.