Amtrak to take over train line between Indianapolis, Chicago
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday its contract with Iowa Pacific Holdings for the troubled Hoosier State Line would remain in effect only through February.
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Lawsuit says NCAA, Riddell didn’t educate on head injuries
The NCAA and helmet maker Riddell are defendants in separate class-action lawsuits alleging they failed to protect football players from long-term head injuries and didn't educate them about the risks.
Senate signs off on cursive bill, which faces a House test
One Indiana lawmaker is continuing her cursive writing crusade, hoping the Legislature will finally sign off this year on mandating that schools teach it.
State lawmakers discuss expanding screening for teachers
State lawmakers are proposing legislation they say will help strengthen Indiana's system for running background checks for teachers.
Ballard eager to get started putting Colts on right track
New Colts General Manager Chris Ballard must prove he can avoid the kind of draft busts, failed trades, expensive free-agent flameouts and even internal personal disputes that came to define Ryan Grigson’s tenure.
Tech companies express concern over Trump immigration order
The U.S tech industry, which relies on foreign engineers and other technical experts for a sizable percentage of its workforce, is showing dismay over the executive order.
Indiana medical marijuana backers take hope in bill hearing
When the Indiana Legislature allowed a Senate committee to hear testimony on a medical marijuana-related bill, some proponents saw a glimmer of hope.
UPDATE: Colts hire Chiefs’ Ballard as new general manager
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is turning to another first-time general manager to get his franchise back on track.
Indiana pain medicine doctor faces 55 felony charges
Dr. Tristan Stonger is accused of operating a “pill mill” in Peru, where he saw as many as 100 patients in a single day. He also had offices in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
Exodus refugee group ‘deeply troubled’ by Trump’s plans
An Indiana organization that battled former Gov. Mike Pence’ attempted ban on Syrian refuges says President Donald Trump’s plan to do the same across the U.S. couldn’t come at a worse time.
U.S. economic growth slowed in fourth quarter
The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of just 1.9 percent in the October-December period, a slowdown from 3.5 percent growth in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Transition official: Trump wants to slash EPA workforce, budget
The EPA has been roiled by turmoil during its first week under President Donald Trump, as members of the transition team issued what it has described as a temporary freeze on all contract approvals and grant awards.
Bosma: ‘Education’ needed to sell voters on tax increase
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday that Republicans "need to continue educating the public" about the need for a tax increase that would be used to fund infrastructure projects around the state.
Abortion ban bill won’t be heard in Indiana House committee
A key Indiana House panel won't consider a contentious attempt to ban abortions, its chairman said Thursday, meaning the measure likely is dead this session.
Lawmaker drops pay-hike push for governor, others
An Indiana lawmaker has decided to withdraw his proposal that would’ve given a big pay increase to the governor and other top elected state officeholders.
UPDATE: Dow Jones industrial average closes above 20,000 mark
Other major U.S. indexes also closed at all-time highs Wednesday.
Officials still evaluating Interstate 69 completion schedule
While progress is being made on the Interstate 69 project south of Indianapolis, noncommittal answers about the project's completion have government officials frustrated.
Colts leaving Anderson for new training camp site, source says
The Colts first held camp at Anderson in 1984 and stayed there until leaving for Terre Haute in 1999. The team returned to Anderson in 2010 and has been there since.
UPDATE: Indiana lawmaker proposes big pay increase for governor, others
The measure by Republican state Sen. Randy Head comes as legislators are considering a tax increase to fund infrastructure projects.
Federal judge swats mega-merger of insurers Aetna, Humana
The decision casts in doubt the industry’s other big proposed merger—Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion bid for Cigna Corp. A ruling on the Justice Department’s challenge of the Anthem deal is pending.