Indiana lawmakers return to Statehouse for Organization Day
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse as they make preparations for the upcoming General Assembly.
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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.
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.
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.