Indiana legislative staff adjust to changes in gun-carrying law
Hundreds of legislative employees can now carry handguns at the Indiana Statehouse and adjacent state office buildings, but with some limitations.
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Trump signals openness to changes in GOP tax plan
President Donald Trump said Monday that changes to the Republican tax bill are coming, as he looks to win over holdout GOP senators in an effort to pass the package by the end of the year.
Cook Group set to start expansion project in old refrigerator plant
Medical-device maker Cook Group expects to start work in December on an expansion project as it takes over a former General Electric refrigerator factory in Bloomington.
Indiana manufacturers seek incentives to attract more workers
Low unemployment in Indiana is making it difficult for manufacturers in the state to find workers, especially those qualified in high-tech fields.
Bucket battle: IU, Purdue put bowl ambitions on the line
The first 119 games of his bitter rivalry have been full of emotion and drama. But never before has it been winner takes all for a bowl appearance. Ticket sales have surged this week and there’s been talk of a possible sellout.
Indiana schools facing possible per-student funding cut
The state Department of Education is warning Indiana public schools that they could receive less money than expected because of an unanticipated increase in statewide student enrollment.
U.S. Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
A sports doctor accused of molesting girls while working for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University will face at least 25 years in prison.
Indiana recommends bid for prison computer tablets
The Indiana Department of Correction is negotiating with a company to provide tablets with educational and entertainment materials for all inmates.
Top Indiana lawmakers targeting opioid abuse, job training
Members of the Indiana House and Senate held their annual Organization Day meetings Tuesday, ahead of the 2018 legislative session set to begin in early January.
Louisville appeal asks to reverse ‘excessive’ NCAA sanctions
The University of Louisville says in an appeal that the NCAA imposed “grossly excessive” penalties in ordering the vacation of its 2013 men’s basketball championship and tournament revenue over a sex scandal.
French firm wins worldwide rights to apple co-developed by Purdue
The apple is the product of a cooperative breeding program involving Purdue University, Rutgers University and the University of Illinois that began in 1945. The schools will receive royalties on the fruit.
Ohio gets 370 applications for medical marijuana licenses
Officials in Indiana’s neighbor to the east say they’ve received plenty of interest from companies interested in operating the 60 dispensaries that will sell medical marijuana.
Indiana lawmakers return to Statehouse for Organization Day
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse as they make preparations for the upcoming General Assembly.
Leading lawmakers leery of boosting Indiana smoking age
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers to raise the state’s legal age for buying cigarettes from 18 to 21 and also is calling for a repeal of a state law that prohibits businesses from refusing to hire tobacco users.
Trump’s HHS nominee reaped big earnings from drug industry tenure
As a top pharma industry veteran from 2007 to 2017, former Eli Lilly and Co. executive Alex Azar built a substantial financial portfolio now worth as much as $20.6 million.
More consumers qualifying for free Obamacare
Experts say wider availability of no-premium plans is the unintended consequence of Trump administration actions to undermine the Affordable Care Act.
Purdue professor receives $5M grant for grain research
A Purdue University professor has received a $5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop hybrid grain seeds that will resist parasite weeds.
Indianapolis animal shelter at capacity, urges adoptions
Indianapolis' largest public animal shelter is urging residents to consider adopting a cat or dog to save them from being euthanized at the overcrowded facility.
Officials looking to boost Grissom air base business
Officials in the area plan to offer incentives to businesses moving to the area or providing goods or services for existing companies in the region.
Patrick to end racing career at next year’s Indy 500
The 35-year-old Danica Patrick said she will race only in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 next year and then she will walk away.