Tax on medical devices to resume after two-year suspension
The 2.3 percent federal excise tax on medical device manufacturers originally imposed in 2013 as one of several taxes and fees in the Affordable Care Act
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Indiana senator pushes for CBD oil legalization
The proposed legislation clarifies that cannabis oil is not included under the term "controlled substance" in Indiana, making the products legal.
Colts hope Luck’s return makes coaching job more attractive
With a healthy three-time Pro Bowler at quarterback, nearly $90 million in salary cap room, one of the younger teams in the league and the No. 3 draft pick, Jim Irsay has a chance to surround Andrew Luck with a better supporting cast in 2018.
Professor: Indiana should review sexual harassment statute
A professor at IU's Robert H. McKinney School of Law says it's time for the state to change a statute that keeps sexual harassment victims from having their day in court, including a provision that requires an employer to give their consent before being sued.
Terre Haute lawmaker to propose sports betting legislation
Republican Rep. Alan Morrison's measure is sure to face opposition from the Indianapolis-based NCAA, which opposes all forms of sports gambling.
Menards founder’s ex-fiancee doesn’t deserve ownership, court rules
In a case that once ensnared two prominent Indianapolis-area businessmen, the Wisconsin Supreme Court says the founder of the Menards building supply stores doesn’t owe his former fiancee an ownership interest in the company.
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
In addition to apologizing, Apple said it will cut the price of a battery replacement by $50 through next year.
Obamacare sign-up tally dips slightly, to 8.7 million
HealthCare.gov enrollment reached nearly 95 percent of last year's level, outperforming projections in a show of consumer demand, despite a shortened sign-up season and big cuts in the ad budget.
Business survivors: Revisiting owners from recession years
Ten years after the official start of the downturn, entrepreneurs who survived the recession share painful memories and lessons they learned.
Republicans pick two for top Indiana Senate positions
Republicans who control the Indiana Senate have elevated two lawmakers to top leadership posts that were recently vacated by retiring Sen. Brandt Hershman.
Holcomb calls for ‘complete assessment’ of child agency, appoints new director
The announcement Thursday comes in the wake of a scathing resignation letter from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s outgoing Department of Child Services director.
Applications for U.S. jobless aid hold at 245,000
Steady economic growth is encouraging more hiring. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year low of 4.1 percent.
Gore, Vinatieri won’t use season finale as retirement party
The Indianapolis Colts’ two seemingly ageless wonders acknowledged they would each like to play another season of football, meaning Sunday’s season finale against Houston isn’t likely to be their last game.
Eastern states sue EPA over upwind pollution from Indiana, other states
State attorneys general in New York and seven nearby states say they can’t meet strict smog standards because states in the Midwest and south are not controlling air pollution.
Survey: Small businesses more interested in loans
Small companies are getting more interested in borrowing, but many are still finding it hard to get loans from banks, a quarterly survey shows.
U.S. industries can start counting their benefits from tax law
Craft breweries are raising a glass to the new tax overhaul. Retailers, long saddled with heavy tax bills, will get relief. So will some high-profile names in corporate finance.
Repairs planned for modernist architectural landmark
Organizers have raised more than $160,000 for restoration of a skylight leaking rainwater into the sanctuary of First Christian Church in Columbus.
National anthem controversy chosen biggest sports story of 2017
Accusations of corruption in college basketball and the USA Gymnastics sex-abuse scandal also made the AP’s annual list of biggest sports stories, as chosen by the wire service’s members and editors.
AP Poll: Sexual misconduct allegations voted top news story
The wave of sexual misconduct allegations that toppled Hollywood power brokers, politicians, media icons and many others was the top news story of 2017, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors
Lilly Endowment awards more than $20M to help pastors
The grants will help seminaries, universities and other organizations create or strengthen programs that help pastors build relationships with experienced clergy.