State superintendent pushing for mandatory kindergarten
Superintendent of Public Instruction McCormick said 7,000 eligible children in Indiana aren't enrolled in kindergarten.
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Anthem to sell insurance in fewer Kentucky counties
Indianapolis-based Anthem had been the only insurance carrier to sell plans in all 120 counties on Kentucky's health exchange.
Pacers owner denies report about possibly suing Lakers
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon is denying a report that the team might sue the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with player Paul George.
Lilly competitor reaches $46.5M settlement with U.S. over safety info
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk says it has reached a settlement over allegations that it hadn’t properly communicated safety information when marketing a medicine to treat type 2 diabetes.
Indiana proposes work mandate for state health coverage
State documents show that fewer than 30 percent of those enrolled in the Healthy Indiana Plan would be required to comply with Gov. Eric Holcomb's proposed work mandate.
Former workforce agency boss announces bid for Congress
A former Indiana lawmaker and state agency head is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Todd Rokita, billing himself as a “conservative business leader.”
Tech firm to pay $3.5M in settlement over preloaded software
Lenovo will change how it sells laptop computers as part of a settlement reached with federal officials and 32 states, including Indiana.
Marian University sees surge of former St. Joseph College students
Marian University in Indianapolis has one of the largest concentrations of displaced St. Joseph College students in the state.
Luck able to practice but ruled out for Colts’ opener
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard announced Monday that Luck would miss Indy's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams and would remain out indefinitely.
Purdue University Airport considers commercial air service
The airport hadn't previously explored the option because of its proximity to larger airports in Indianapolis and Chicago.
U.S. job growth slows in August, but overall trend still strong
Employers added 156,000 jobs in August, enough to suggest that most businesses remain confident in an economy now in its ninth year of recovery. Pay raises are still meager, however.
State parks fully booked for Labor Day weekend
Campgrounds and cabins at Indiana’s 25 state parks and its numerous state recreation areas should be filled to capacity. Other visitors still can enjoy activities at the parks.
Government center could close during asbestos removal
Members of the Madison County Council have asked the county administrator about the cost of shutting down the center in Anderson during the seven-month process.
Lyft expanding service across Indiana in widescale drive for market share
The expansion is a bold move into unserved areas and a gamble that it can carve new markets out of even the most rural areas that have ride-hailing needs but no consistent service.
Andretti Autosport inks multiyear extension with Honda
Andretti has captured three IndyCar Series championships with Honda engines—in 2004, 2005 and 2007—as well as five Indianapolis 500 victories.
Wells Fargo now says 3.5 million accounts involved in scandal
The scope of the banks fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers’ permission.
U.S. economic growth upgraded to 3 percent in second quarter
The U.S. economy rebounded sharply in the spring, growing at the fastest pace in more than two years amid brisk consumer spending on autos and other goods.
Trump to push tax overhaul but leave details to Congress
President Trump wants corporate taxes to drop from a top rate of 35 percent to a top rate of 15 percent. But it’s not clear if it will end up being that low in the plan, or what kind of break a typical taxpayer would see.
Donnelly sells stock in family company after furor over Mexico plant
Sen. Joe Donnelly’s reelection campaign says he signed over his stock in the company on Aug. 11 for $17,410 and plans to donate the proceeds to 10 different charities across Indiana.
With Luck still out, Colts refuse to project his return
The team has been tight-lipped about Andrew Luck’s progress in recuperating from surgery. In fact, coach Chuck Pagano told reporters Monday he hasn’t even seen the star quarterback throw.