UPDATE: Future income tax cut added to road-funding plan
A future 5 percent cut in Indiana's individual income tax rates is being added to a legislative proposal that would boost gasoline and cigarette taxes to increase road funding.
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Indianapolis Airport Authority names Flynn president
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said Wednesday that real estate exec Kelly J. Flynn has been elected president of the authority's board, succeeding Mike Wells.
Celadon misses profit expectations despite higher revenue
Celadon CEO Paul Will said quarterly earnings were hurt by $1.2 million in expenses related to the company’s acquisition of Tango Transport during the quarter.
New oil refinery co-owned by Calumet off to tough start
The shale boom is threatening to ruin a renaissance in small refineries, known as teapots, before it even begins.
Hamilton County Council hesitant to rush funding for S.R. 37 project
The Hamilton County Council and Board of Commissioners had a joint meeting Monday night to discuss the financing arrangement to transform the state highway into a free-flow parkway with roundabout-style interchanges.
Factory employing 700 workers to get reprieve
An auto parts factory near Muncie that was slated to close later this year won’t be shutting its doors after all.
Flight delays linger in wake of blizzard
Nearly 1,510 flights remain delayed or cancelled in the aftermath of a massive weekend blizzard that slammed into the eastern U.S., wreaking havoc on travel in the nation’s busiest cities.
New license plate to benefit recycling programs
Proceeds from its sale will support the Indiana Recycling Coalition’s statewide recycling programs and efforts to educate Hoosiers about environmental sustainability.
Crowded by Mass Ave, Chatham Arch exploring permit parking
A surge of activity in the Mass Ave area is spilling over into the historic neighborhood that’s now considering whether to restrict parking on its streets.
Indy airport flight cancellations mount from snowstorm
Airlines have cancelled about 70 flights through Saturday at Indianapolis International Airport, as a blizzard takes aim at the East Coast and large hubs such as Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
Blizzard bearing down on eastern U.S. snarls airports, closes offices
At least 50 million people are in the path of a potentially catastrophic winter storm that already is paralyzing transportation and shutting down public services.
Indiana House Republicans consider tolls on existing highways
There’s no question that tolling one of Indiana’s interstates could generate serious cash to help maintain the state’s roads. But are taxpayers willing to pay a few bucks to travel highways that now are free?
Lawsuits deluge operator of towing business
Brian Fenner, owner of Sperro Towing and Recovery and a former repo man, has been sued at least 14 times since October 2014 in Marion and Hendricks county courts, with lenders demanding he give back dozens of cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
UPDATE: House panel OKs road bill with tax increase
A measure that would finance improvements to Indiana's transportation infrastructure by raising cigarette and gasoline taxes was approved by a House transportation committee Wednesday.
Senate approves $430 million for local road funding
The bill would provide one-time funding from reserve funds that are set aside when the state distributes shares of income taxes to local governments.
Merritt loses job as railroad exec, a role critics called conflict
As chairman of Senate Utilities Committee, Sen. James Merritt supported numerous bills favored by big utilities, the railroad’s biggest customer. Now he’s out of a job.
Colts fans snap up travel packages for London game
Bullseye Event Group is aiming to fill a Boeing 747 airliner with Indianapolis Colts fans for next season's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. So far, 100 travel packages have been sold.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Pence’s port plan could provide big economic punch
Indiana has one of the busiest port systems in the nation, even though it’s 600 miles from an ocean. Adding a fourth port could boost economic development in southeastern Indiana but also help businesses across the state distribute their products or obtain raw materials.
BlueIndy car-sharing service surpasses 1,000 memberships
General Manager Scott Prince said adoption "has been stronger than we had hoped." Another 20 charging stations are set to open by the end of February.
House transportation leader: Pence funding plan a ‘gamble’
The condition of Indiana's roads has emerged as a major issue. There is a major division among majority Republicans over how to handle the funding, with Pence and the Senate leaders signaling they are at odds with their counterparts in the House.