Indiana House calls for study of medical marijuana
The resolution was approved Thursday without opposition and comes after 29 other states have passed laws allowing medical marijuana in some form.
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Proposal toughens rules on Indiana abortion providers
A doctor who treats a woman for complications arising from an abortion would have to report detailed information about the patient to the state, under a bill approved by an Indiana Senate committee on Wednesday.
Michigan State president resigns amid criticism over gymnastics case
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon submitted her resignation Wednesday amid outcry over school's handling of allegations against Larry Nassar.
U.S. Olympic Committee announces investigation amid scandal
The CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee announced an independent investigation Wednesday intended to determine how the sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar could have gone on as long as it did.
Senate confirms Azar as Trump’s new health secretary
President Donald Trump's second health secretary won Senate approval Wednesday, clearing the way for former Eli Lilly and Co. executive Alex Azar to take over a sprawling department shaken by his predecessor's early exit.
Judge sentences former USA Gymnastics doctor to 40 to 175 years
The former sports doctor who admitted molesting some of the nation's top gymnasts for years was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison.
Indiana House panel dumps proposed handgun licensing repeal
Instead, the committee voted for an overhauled bill that keeps the current handgun licensing process while eliminating what is now a $100 fee for a lifetime permit.
Outsourcing firm to hire 500 more workers at Indiana center
Intelenet Global Services announced Tuesday that it intends to triple its Fort Wayne workforce to at least 750 employees to meet growing customer demand.
NCAA looking into how university handled Nassar case
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is examining how Michigan State University handled the case of sports doctor Larry Nassar, who faces prison time for sexually assaulting Olympic gymnasts and other young female athletes.
Indiana lawmakers to consider state handgun licensing repeal
A push to repeal Indiana’s law requiring state licenses to carry handguns in public is going before legislators.
Castroneves slides into sports cars to lead Penske team
Helio Castroneves is one of the most popular and accomplished drivers in IndyCar Series history. He is about to find out if an old driver can learn new tricks.
Senate approves Powell to follow Yellen as Federal Reserve chair
Jerome Powell, 64, has served for 5-1/2 years on the Federal Reserve’s board. A lawyer and investment manager by training, many expect him to follow Janet Yellen’s cautious approach to interest rates.
House joins Senate in passing Sunday alcohol sales bill
The Indiana House has approved a measure that would repeal the state's ban on Sunday carryout alcohol sales.
Indiana Senate panel delays vote on hate crime bill
The move by Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee Chairman Mike Young came after an emotionally charged hearing Tuesday.
Indiana union membership declines 12.5 percent
Union workers comprised 8.9 percent of Indiana's workforce in 2017, down from 10.4 percent in 2016.
Indiana Senate OKs carryout Sunday alcohol sales bill
The bill by Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, passed Monday on a 39-10 vote. It moves to the House, which is expected to vote soon on its own Sunday sales proposal.
Bill limiting short-term rental regulation advanced by House
The bill would guarantee homeowners the ability to rent out their primary residence on websites such as Airbnb.
Indiana Senate approves carryout Sunday alcohol sales bill
The bill now moves to the House, which is expected to vote soon on its own Sunday sales proposal with similar terms.
3 board members quit Indy-based USA Gymnastics as more victims speak
The resignations of chairman Paul Parilla, vice chairman Jay Binder and treasurer Bitsy Kelley were announced Monday while a judge in Michigan heard a fifth day of statements from women and girls who said they were molested by Larry Nassar.
Indiana Senate panel backs redistricting ‘baby step’
The bill would set criteria for redrawing electoral districts, but the measure falls far short of a comprehensive redistricting overhaul that good government groups have sought for years.