Bill to close cold beer loophole approved
The bill sets such a high bar that Jay Ricker, who started selling carryout cold beer at two of his Ricker’s convenience stores, says he will have to stop sales by April 2018.
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Indiana lawmakers face big list of bills at session’s end
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says he anticipates the day’s floor session will stretch into early Saturday.
Details of Indiana road-funding agreement begin to emerge
Indiana lawmakers plan to release a broad outline Thursday afternoon of an agreement to raise taxes in order to fund road projects.
Lawmakers reach tentative agreement on road-funding package
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said the deal hits the "sweet spot" of both chambers' priorities.
Indiana panel nominates 3 trial judges for high court spot
The Judicial Nominating Commission will report the finalists to Gov. Eric Holcomb in the coming days. Once that happens, Holcomb has 60 days to choose one to replace retiring Justice Robert Rucker.
Major changes coming to how your credit score is calculated
The math behind your credit score is getting an overhaul, with changes big enough that they might alter the behavior of both cautious spenders as well as riskier borrowers.
Indiana purges 481K inactive voter registrations from rolls
Secretary of State Connie Lawson said Tuesday that the voter-registration records have been removed from voter rolls since November in accordance with federal law.
NCAA returns events to North Carolina after repeals
The NCAA has awarded coveted men's basketball tournament games and other events to North Carolina, effectively ending a boycott that helped force the state to repeal parts of a law that regulated bathroom access for transgender people.
Subaru recalls more than 33K cars to fix engine stalling problem
Subaru is recalling the cars in the U.S. because a fuel problem can make the engines stall without warning.
IMF foresees global economy accelerating to 3.5 percent this year
A resilient China, rising commodity prices and sturdy financial markets are offering a sunnier outlook for the global economy.
U.S. industrial production rises as utility output surges
Meanwhile, a closely watched gauge of manufacturing posted its first setback in seven months as auto production dropped sharply.
Trump order would target high-skilled worker visa program
The White House said the program is currently undercutting American workers by bringing in cheaper labor and said some tech companies are using it to hire large numbers of workers and drive down wages.
United changes policy on displacing seated passengers
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members
U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips, but overall outlook positive
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday slipped to 68 this month. That’s down three points from 71 in March, when it jumped to the highest level since June 2005.
IPS could close three of its seven high schools under new plan
An Indianapolis Public Schools task force has recommended closing three of the district's seven high schools because of declining enrollments.
Lilly’s rheumatoid arthritis pill rejected by regulators
The drug, which has the proposed brand name Olumiant and is approved for use in Europe, was expected to be a big seller.
Indiana University plans $17M arena for volleyball, wrestling
The plan calls for building the new arena on the northern end of campus, near the current football stadium and basketball arena.
U.S. retail sales experience second straight monthly drop
Americans pulled back on their spending at auto dealers and restaurants in March, causing retail sales to drop despite signs of a healthy job market.
Fixes for ‘Obamacare’ markets not enough to impress insurers
The White House remained mum on the biggest concern. Insurers, doctors, hospitals and the business community have asked President Trump to preserve cost-sharing subsidies that pare down high deductibles and copayments for consumers with modest incomes.
Indiana college that’s set to close faces lawsuit from faculty
An attorney filed suit on behalf of six tenured faculty members at St. Joseph's College. They argue the school failed to follow terms of their contract.