Indiana governor signs bill letting ‘Dreamers’ get licenses
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed legislation to lift a prohibition on immigrants who were brought to the country illegally as children from obtaining state professional licenses.
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Holcomb signs bill allowing Indiana sale of CBD oil
Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is derived from marijuana and hemp and is believed to have therapeutic benefits, but it lacks the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high.
Fed raises key rate, foresees two more hikes this year
The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate and signaling confidence in the U.S. economy's durability but plans to continue a gradual approach to rate hikes for 2018 under its new chairman, Jerome Powell.
UPDATE: IndyCar inks three-year media rights deal with NBC Sports
The deal with NBC Sports Group will dramatically increase IndyCar’s exposure next season and move the Indianapolis 500 to a different network for the first time since 1965. It won’t end the live local blackout of the Indy 500.
Indiana education official against plan to arm teachers
A top education official in Indiana is opposing President Donald Trump's suggestion that arming teachers would be an effective way to prevent mass shootings in schools.
Facebook shares tank over data-manipulation scandal
The social network is under fire after newspapers reported that former Trump campaign consultant Cambridge Analytica used data, including user likes, inappropriately obtained from roughly 50 million Facebook users to try to influence elections.
Bye-bye box seats? Tax law may curb corporate cash at games
U.S. companies spend hundreds of millions annually on entertaining customers and clients at sporting events, tournaments and arts venues, an expense they can no longer partially deduct from their tax bill under new law.
Indy airport gets kiosks to ease customs for international travelers
The new Global Entry kiosks re intended to save low-risk, pre-approved international travelers valuable time. The airport’s inaugural, nonstop trans-Atlantic flight to Paris begins in May.
Indiana craft beer industry paying attention to Trump tariffs
The tariff will result in higher prices for the metal used in beer cans. Brewers might have to consider bottling some beers if aluminum prices become too high to absorb.
Authorities charge man suspected of critically injuring restaurateur
Maurice Dunlap, 40, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, one count of theft and one count of attempted fraud. Restaurant owner Grant Redmond remained in intensive care Thursday.
Holcomb’s office unveils new tool to combat opioid epidemic
The tool, in this case, is a software platform that will allow certified addiction treatment providers to quickly locate and connect people with available inpatient or residential treatment beds.
Holcomb open to special session for unfinished bills
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is leaving open the possibility of calling lawmakers back to the Statehouse after this year's legislative session left several bills unresolved.
Ex-Pence Indiana aide running for Congress defends resume
A former Mike Pence aide who was fired from one government job and left another after being formally disciplined wants Indiana voters to send him to Congress.
Demise of Toys ‘R’ Us will force toy makers, landlords to scramble
The company’s troubles have affected toy makers Mattel and Hasbro, which are big suppliers to the chain. But the likely liquidation will have a more significant impact on smaller toy makers that rely more on the chain for sales.
Toys ‘R’ Us to liquidate U.S. operations, CEO tells employees
Toys “R” Us plans to shut down its U.S. operations, eliminating the jobs of some 30,000 employees while spelling the end for a 70-year-old retailer known to generations of children and parents for its sprawling stores and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot.
Tax office owner faces gun charge after self-defense shooting
Antonio Burse of Colbert/Ball Tax Service in Lawrence has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Antonio Bertram of Indianapolis on March 6.
Man skipping out on tab leaves downtown restaurateur critically hurt
The attack that took place Tuesday afternoon at Acapulco Joe's, 365 N. Illinois St., left 57-year-old owner Grant Redmond unconscious with a blood clot on his brain that required surgery.
House rejects GOP bill easing use of unproven drugs
The House rejected legislation Tuesday that would ease how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses.
Graduation rates stagnant for men’s NCAA tournament teams
A study of teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament shows that graduation rates for players have become stagnant and that the sport's governing body may need to raise academic standards to get them moving upward again.
Several issues unresolved as General Assembly nears ending point
Still left to address is legislation involving school safety programs, professional licensing for young immigrants referred to as “Dreamers,” sex education, school takeovers, handgun fees and workforce development leadership.