House Democratic Leader Pelath to step down from top post
The Michigan City lawmaker said he also won’t seek reelection next year, although he plans to finish his term.
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GOP lawyer leads lawsuit against Indiana over trucker fees
Jim Bopp filed the suit on behalf of a trucking trade group and claimed Indiana lacks the authority to collect $100 million annually in fees from nearly 400,000 truckers.
Danica Patrick to drive in Indy 500, then retire from racing
Patrick would not reveal who she will drive for at the 500, but Chip Ganassi Racing is the likely ride.
Indiana candidate’s DC-area home complicates Senate campaign
Although living outside the state is hardly a first for members of Indiana's congressional delegation, past elections signal Rep. Luke Messer’s address could complicate his run for U.S. Senate.
FDA clears Indiana firm’s device to aid recovery from opioids
U.S. health authorities have cleared a brain-stimulating device made by an Indiana-based company for patients suffering from debilitating withdrawal symptoms caused by addiction to heroin and other opioids.
FCC relaxes limits on owning newspapers, TV stations
One company can now own newspapers and broadcast stations in one market, undoing a ban in place since 1975.
House passes GOP tax-cut bill; Senate version’s fate less clear
Republicans passed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House on Thursday, edging President Donald Trump and the GOP toward their first major legislative triumph this year.
Indiana lawmaker being deployed for Puerto Rico recovery
Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel will be miss at least a portion of the 2018 Indiana General Assembly for an Army Reserve deployment.
Indiana State names Central Missouri provost as next president
Deborah Curtis, an ISU alum, will become the first woman president of the 152-year-old university.
Historic fieldhouse hit by storm insured for nearly $10 million
The historic Muncie Fieldhouse was valued at nearly $9.9 million on Feb. 15, when Muncie Community Schools filed a statement of values that underwriters used to calculate the policy premium.
Football player’s estate sues NCAA, ACC over concussions
Representatives of the estate argue that the groups failed to protect and promote the safety and well-being of players, and breached a contract by failing to properly warn them of long-term risks.
Indiana attorney general gets spot with big campaign backer
The Republican Attorneys General Association said Curtis Hill will be among nine state attorneys general who are on its executive committee.
U.S. retail sales post another monthly gain, led by cars, clothes
Americans are boosting their spending, but incomes are rising only modestly. That has pushed more people to borrow to finance their purchases, particularly of autos.
Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests
The company tweeted a statement offering to “work with the players and league to find a positive way forward.”
Obamacare sign-ups well ahead of last year’s pace
Sign-ups for Affordable Care Act health plans are running more than 45 percent ahead of last year's pace as people rush to meet a shorter deadline.
Pence’s short trip to NFL game cost Indianapolis police $14K
A left-leaning policy group sought details about expenses surrounding Mike Pence’s Oct. 8 trip and found the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's costs included nearly $11,500 in overtime for tactical and traffic officers.
Amid criticism of lobbying groups, panel backs lifting Sunday alcohol ban
With its chairwoman expressing concern about the actions of two powerful lobbying associations, the Alcohol Code Revision Commission made one recommendation, but held off on making a decision about cold beer sales.
Judge rejects appeal from ex-Subway pitchman
An order from District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt called Jared Fogle’s claim that the court didn’t have jurisdiction to convict him “frivolous.”
Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar
Former Mayor Richard Lugar joined current Mayor Joe Hogsett and former mayors Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and Greg Ballard for Monday's announcement.
Indiana forensics lab sees increase in drug cases
The lab has seen a steady increase in drug cases in recent years. It handled nearly 9,400 such cases in 2008. It is expected to handle more than 14,500 cases this year.