Ball State getting $2.9M in donations for takeover of Muncie schools
The Ball State University Board of Trustees has given approval to a plan that calls for the university to take over the financially troubled Muncie Community Schools district.
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Michigan State reaches $500M settlement with Nassar victims
Michigan State University says it has reached a settlement with hundreds of women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history.
Amazon to give Prime members extra discounts at Whole Foods
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U.S. factory production sees healthy jump on consumer spending
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Indiana lawmakers plan summer study on sports betting, child welfare
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U.S. retail sales continue rebound with solid April showing
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UPDATE: Lawmakers send five bills to governor after closing special session
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed all five bills without fanfare Monday afternoon, including a school-takeover measure that will further reduce the authority of the Gary school board while allowing Ball State University to take over Muncie schools.
Indiana House OKs school-safety funding as special session gets underway
A bill making an additional $5 million available for safety improvements was approved Monday morning by the Indiana House as the first major action taken during what's expected to be a one-day special session of the state General Assembly.
Indianapolis developer picked for $120M redevelopment project
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UPDATE: Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. The Indianapolis-based NCAA was fighting New Jersey in the case.
Company to close Illinois facility, move jobs to Indiana
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. plans to consolidate distribution operations in Illinois and Tennessee into a new distribution center in Indianapolis, according to the company.
Indiana county building overhaul delayed by more asbestos work
Officials say a project to remodel and remove asbestos from a central Indiana county government center is running more than $600,000 over budget and might not be finished on schedule.
Indiana lawmakers returning for unfinished business
Indiana lawmakers will be back at the Statehouse on Monday for a special session called to take action on a handful of bills that were left in limbo in March.
Trump unveils ‘sweeping’ plan to reduce prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump's long-awaited plan to bring down drug prices, unveiled Friday, will mostly spare the pharmaceutical industry he previously accused of "getting away with murder" and instead focus on increasing private competition.
Trump plan for drug prices won’t include direct negotiations
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In Indiana, Trump urges GOP to mobilize for 2018 midterms
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Democrats using attacks from Braun’s GOP rivals against him
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