Indiana child welfare agency to spend $22M on raises
The raises that will take effect Wednesday for more than 3,600 employees, or about 87 percent of the agency's staff.
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Charity gaming laws might face changes in legislature
Rules that prevent organizations from providing even small compensation to the volunteers running their charitable games make it hard for these all-volunteer groups to stay in business.
Rethink 65/70 coalition not fully satisfied with state’s latest rebuild plan
The group says the revised plan for the north-split interchange falls short on increasing connectivity between neighborhoods separated by the interstates, and boosting economic development opportunities.
Indiana hate crimes law study committee makes no recommendation
A committee assigned to study hate crimes legislation decided this week to punt further discussions to the Indiana General Assembly, making no specific recommendation for the 2019 legislative session.
Nearly all Indiana House Republicans issue statement supporting Bosma
A newspaper story says House Speaker Brian Bosma paid $40,000 to hire an attorney to investigate a former intern who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Bosma in 1992. The letter of support called the story an attempt “to discredit” Bosma “with uncorroborated allegations.”
Workforce group with ties to Microsoft, LinkedIn chooses Indiana for 2nd location
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the launch of Skillful Indiana on Thursday morning, along with Skillful CEO Beth Cobert, Markle Foundation CEO and President Zoe Baird, and Microsoft Philanthropies leader Mary Snapp.
Councilman to fill seat of outgoing Indiana Senate leader
A county councilman in northeastern Indiana has been selected to fill the seat of Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne, who announced he was stepping down in November.
UPDATE: Democrats say governor must call for investigation into allegations against Bosma
The Indianapolis Star published a story Wednesday afternoon that said House Speaker Brian Bosma paid a law firm to investigate and find negative information about a former intern who alleges she had a consensual sexual encounter with Bosma in 1992.
Hunger, food insecurity continue to vex Indiana residents
In Indiana, one million people face food insecurity, and in Indianapolis the number is approaching nearly 175,000—or more than 18 percent of the population.
Lawmakers consider tax-credit changes, another round of Regional Cities funding
Economic development officials from across the state presented a plan to the Fiscal Policy Committee that would establish a $100 million regional development tax credit and offer $150 million more for the Regional Cities Initiative.
Republic Airline exec: Industry’s pilot shortage has wide-ranging implications
The ongoing pilot shortage has multiple causes and will require multiple solutions, said speakers at the Aerospace & Defense in Indiana breakfast event Thursday.
Indiana elections chief reports absentee ballot problems
Secretary of State Connie Lawson aid Friday that some voters who applied for an absentee ballot through the Indiana Democratic Party are at risk of not receiving one.
Appeals court affirms ruling that IBM owes Indiana $78 million
Indiana’s Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a judge’s ruling that IBM owes Indiana damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
Alcohol commission recommends changes to state’s permit quota system
The proposed change would allow communities to create an “entertainment district” and increase their permit quota by 25 percent in that area.
Holcomb’s office ordered to hand over Pence’s Carrier emails
Marion Superior Judge Heather Welch issued an order this week forcing Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office to disclose communications from November 2016 between former Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump and Carrier Corp.
$20M in state incentives targeted to help airport lure international flights
An ongoing effort to attract nonstop flights between Indianapolis and places like Asia, Mexico and Europe is in line for a big boost.
Firefighters battle blaze at Pendleton Correctional Facility
A fire at central Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility has been extinguished after heavily damaging one of the prison complex's buildings.
Task force expected to recommend funding boost for state alcohol agency
Sen. Ron Alting said the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission needs more funding to hire more officers and employees, and to update technology.
Governor’s plan to hike toll-road fees receives final approval
The amendment to the state’s agreement with the private operator of the Indiana Toll Road requires the company to pay the state $1 billion and invest an additional $50 million in toll road improvements.
Indiana reports decline in child abuse, neglect deaths
Child neglect and abuse fatalities fell by nearly a quarter during its 2016 fiscal year, the Indiana Department of Child Services reported Wednesday.